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NURS 261 - Pathophysiology II


2 Credit Hours
The second in a series of two, this course builds on the students’ knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and the cellular changes that are covered in NURS 260 Pathophysiology I. This course will focus on the cellular, tissue, organ, and systems mechanisms of change that occur with disease. The course will trace the development of diseases from the presence of risk factors to the manifestations of signs and symptoms to complications that can occur. While focusing on each body system, the impact on other body systems will be examined. Accelerated course for ABSN students only.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate level NURS100 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS110 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS200 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS201 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS202 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS203 Minimum grade of C and Undergraduate level NURS260 Minimum grade of C

Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Nursing - Accelerated

Course Attributes: 100 Percent Online No Set Meet, Accelerated BSN

Levels: Undergraduate


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