NU 312: Pathophysiology (1226) Summer Session Hybrid Syllabus

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1 NU 312: Pathophysiology (1226) Summer Session Hybrid Syllabus COURSE START DATE: July 1, 2013 Week of July 1, 2013 Week of July 15, 2013 Week of July 22, 2013 Week of July 29, 2013 ONLINE DATES: Week of August 5, 2013 ON CAMPUS DATES: July 8, 2013 thru July 12, 2013 COURSE END DATE: August 9, 2013 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to examine alterations in functions affecting individuals across the lifespan. The student will explore pathophysiological concepts utilizing biology, microbiology, and physiological sciences as a basis for the student approach. The scientific approach will provide a further understanding of the mechanisms of disease, and students will incorporate critical thinking skills with practical application. The course provides a comprehensive nursing approach to common alterations in body systems. COURSE PREREQUISITE AND/OR MINIMAL TECHNICAL SKILLS Enrollment in RN-BSN program COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following: Define the terminology and the pathological processes throughout the course. Describe the normal structure and function of cell, tissue, organ, and body systems. Correlate normal body functioning to physiologic changes that occur as a result of disease processes. Apply the sciences of pathophysiology to common system disorders across the lifespan. Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking skills, experience, and basic concepts of pathophysiology to case studies/activities. Demonstrate increasing comfort with the distance learning environment, and correlate continuing education with professional advancement and personal meaning. Page 1 of 12

2 COURSE FORMAT This is an accelerated, hybrid 6-week course. You will acquire the skills outlined in the course objectives through the following: Readings from textbooks, journal articles, and Internet sources. Lecture notes Case studies Written essays Quizzes Active participation in the Dialogue Areas of your ANGEL classroom. REQUIRED TEXTS American Pyschological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American psychological association. (6 ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN: This textbook is a required resource. Huether, S. E. & McCance, K. L. (2010). Understanding Pathophysiology. (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier. ISBN: This textbook is a required resource.. COURSE SCHEDULE Week 1: Online Unit 1: The Cell o Cellular Biology o Genes and Genetic Diseases o Altered Cellular and Tissue Biology o Fluids and Electrolytes, Acids and Bases Unit 2: Mechanisms of Self-Defense o Innate and Adaptive Immunity o Hypersensitivities and Immune Deficiencies o Infection o Stress and Disease Unit 1 : Chapters 1-4 Unit 2 : Chapters 5-8 Page 2 of 12

3 Unit 1 a. Discussion Forum b. Critical Thinking question and Concept Map c. Unit 1 Quiz Unit 2 a. Discussion Forum b. Critical Thinking question and Concept Map c. Unit 2 Quiz Week 2, Day 1: On Campus Unit 3- Cellular Proliferation: Cancer Unit 6 The Hematologic System Unit 3: Chapters 9-11 Unit 6: Chapters Unit 3 a. Discussion Forum b. Unit 3 Quiz c. In Class case studies Unit 6 a. Discussion Forum b. Unit 6 Quiz c. In Class case studies Page 3 of 12

4 Week 2, Day 2: On Campus Unit 4: The Neurologic System Unit 4: Chapters Unit 4 o Unit 3 Quiz o In Class case studies Week 2, Day 3: On Campus Unit 5: The Endocrine System Unit 5: Chapters Unit 5 o Unit 5 Quiz o In Class case studies Page 4 of 12

5 Week 2, Day 4: On Campus Unit 7: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems. 2. Require Readings Unit 7: Chapters Unit 7 o Unit 7 Quiz o In Class case studies Week 2, Day 5: On Campus Unit 9: The Renal and Urologic Systems Unit 9: Chapter Unit 9 o Unit 9 Quiz o In Class case studies Page 5 of 12

6 Week 3: Online Unit 8: The Pulmonary System Unit 8: Chapters Unit 8 o Critical Thinking question and Concept Map o Unit 8 Quiz Week 4: Online Unit 10: The Reproductive System Unit 10: Chapters 31 & 32 Unit 10 o Critical Thinking question and Concept Map o Unit 10 Quiz Page 6 of 12

7 Week 5: Online Unit 11: The Digestive System Unit 11: Chapter Unit 11 o Critical Thinking question and Concept Map o Unit 11 Quiz Week 6: Online Unit 12: The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary System Unit 12: Chapters Unit 12 o Unit 12 Quiz Final Course Research Paper: Due August 7, 2013 at 12:00 pm Page 7 of 12

8 GRADING BREAKDOWN Discussion Forums (5 total) 10% Written Assignments/Short Essays (7 total) 25% Concept Maps (5 total) 15% Unit Quizzes (12 total) 25% Class Participation (Week 2 only) 5% Final Course Paper 20% TOTAL 100% RUBRICS Points Discussion Forum Grading Rubric Lesson Criteria 0 No participation. 1 Participation lacks reflection or application of content. No post to classmates No responses to classmates. 2 Responses are only partially on topic, lack originality, and lack a significant contribution to the quality of the discussion. Responses make little or no references to unit material. Responses have several mechanical or stylistic errors. Minimal posting. If there are two questions posted for student, student responded only to one. 3 Responses are on topic, but they lack originality and lack a significant contribution to the quality of the discussion. Responses make vague or summary references to unit material. Responses have several mechanical or stylistic errors. Short posting. Response(s) to others does not advance the discussion. 8 Responses are on topic, largely original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion. Responses make some informed references to unit material. Responses are generally clearly written. Substantial original answers to the questions that furthers the work of the class. One response per discussion question to a classmate that is thoughtful and advances the discussion. 10 Responses are on topic, original, and contribute to the quality of the discussion. Responses make frequent, informed references to unit material. Responses are clearly written. Substantial original answers to the questions that furthers the work of the class. Two or more thoughtful responses per discussion question to classmates that advance the discussion Comments: Page 8 of 12

9 Concept Map Case Points Concept Map Pathophysiology 10 Concept Map addresses major and pertinent pathophysiological concepts with excellent understanding, logical relationships, and appropriate clusters and patterns. 7.5 Concept Map addresses major and pertinent pathophysiological concepts with satisfactory understanding, logical relationships, and appropriate clusters and patterns. 5 Concept Map addresses some pertinent pathophysiological concepts with fair understanding, logical relationships, and appropriate clusters and patterns. 2.5 Concept Map does not address major and pertinent pathophysiological concepts. Lacks clear understand and logical relationships, and does not have appropriate clusters and patterns Comments: Assignment Rubrics Week 1 The Cell Written Assignment: Acid Base Imbalance Possible points Identify Acid Base Disturbance 10 Pathophysiology of Acid/Base Disturbance 30 Clinical Manifestations 30 Evaluation and Treatment 30 Week 1 The Cell Written Assignment: Disease, Genes and Genetic Diseases Possible points Disease: Genetic Factors related to the disease 40 Environmental Factors related to the disease 30 Lifestyle factors related to the disease 30 Week 2 Mechanisms of Self Defense Written Assignment: Self Defense/Pathophysiology of Graft Rejection Possible points Pathophysiology of Graft Rejection 50 Types of rejection and rationale 50 Page 9 of 12

10 Week 3 Respiratory System Written Assignment: Respiratory System Possible points (COPD) Normal respiratory physiology 15 Pathophysiology of COPD 15 Clinical Manifestations 15 Additional Manifestations patient may present 5 (if any) Key components for assessment and diagnosis 10 Lab tests 10 Diagnostic tests (x-rays, etc) 10 Key elements to management and the effect on 15 present pathophysiology Written Assignment Week 4 - Reproductive System Possible points Disorder (PCOS or DUB) Pathophysiology of disorder 50 Clinical Manifestations 20 Diagnostic testing 10 Interventions/Treatments 20 Written Assignment Week 5 - Digestive System Possible points Disease Pathophysiology of common congenital obstruction of the GI tract Clinical Manifestations 25 Interventions/Treatments Page 10 of 12

11 Week 6 Musculoskeletal System Written Assignment: Musculoskeletal System Possible points Etiology (genetic component) 25 Pathophysiology of Duchenne s Muscular 25 Dystrophy Clinical Manifestations 25 Interventions/Treatments 25 Final Paper NU 312: Pathophysiology Select a disease or disorder to research. You will write a paper on a pathophysiological disease or disorder of your choice that relates to either the adult or child population. This assignment is an opportunity for you to explore a particular disease of interest to you. Paging through textbooks and exploring the conditions of your clients in the clinical settings may provide ideas for topics. Its purpose is to assess your understanding and demonstrate your practical application of the pathophysiologic processes that occur in diseases. This comprehensive paper will be pages in length and should include the following components: Definition of the disease/disorder and the related epidemiology Description of the normal physiology of the system involved Explanation of the pathophysiology of the disease/disorder Description of the clinical manifestations and assessments Identification of the diagnostic testings for the disease/disorder Explanation of the clinical management and the effect on the pathophysiology of the disease APA format (title page, headers, heading, in-text citations, reference page) This paper will count as 20% of your overall grade. 15 points 15 points 25 points 15 points 10 points 10 points 10 points COURSE GUIDELINES Guidelines for this course include: 1. Active participation in classroom and online discussion. 2. Attendance in classroom sessions. 3. Communication with instructor and advisor if the course and/or life are presenting you with challenges. Page 11 of 12

12 COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Current information regarding College policies affecting your course can be found on the Resources/Policy section of the course homepage. On this page, you will find vital information, including the following: Current Student Handbook, outlining course-specific policies Access to support resources, including advising and online tutorial services Student Success Guides SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS As you complete each assignment in one Week, add each assignment on a new page to your word processing document. Complete and submit all the assignments for each Week in a single word processing document. For instructions on how to submit your assignments, you can find an icon in your course called Submit an Assignment or by clicking on the following link and fill out the Assignment Submission Form: How Do I Access Disabilities Services? Anyone who would like information or needs access to accommodations or services related to disabilities should contact the college s Accommodations Office. Please contact your Academic Advisor or refer to the Student Handbook for more information. This course was developed by Saint Joseph s College for the exclusive use of students enrolled in the College s Division of Graduate and Professional Studies. Copyright 2013 by Saint Joseph s College Online - All Rights Reserved Page 12 of 12