NGR 6140
COURSE SYLLABUS
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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
COLLEGE OF NURSING
COURSE SYLLABUS
SPRING 2015
COURSE NUMBER NGR 6140 – Section 4656
COURSE TITLE Physiology and Pathophysiology for Advanced Nursing Practice
CREDITS 4
PLACEMENT Variable
PREREQUISITES None
COREQUISITES None
FACULTY OFFICE PHONE OFFICE HOURS
David J Derrico RN, MSN HPNP 352-273-6341 Friday 0800-1000
Assistant Clinical Professor 3202 (cell) 352-562-6305
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced understanding of concepts in human physiology and pathophysiology as a foundation for the advanced nursing practice role. Concepts related to biological sciences including cell biology, tumor biology, immunology, genetics, and pathology will be presented. The focus of this course is on principles, theories, and current research related to physiological and pathophysiological system alterations across the lifespan.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Integrate knowledge from the physical, biological, and social sciences to understand human physiological functioning across the lifespan.
2. Analyze the relationships between normal physiological processes and pathophysiological processes across the lifespan.
3. Explain the etiology, at-risk populations, pathogenesis morphology, and clinical and diagnostics manifestations of selected acute and chronic disease states.
4. Apply self-learning principles in the advanced practice role in integrating current research-based findings to understand etiology, pathogenesis and morphological alterations of selected acute and chronic disease states.
5. Relate underlying physiological and/or pathophysiological alterations to health assessments findings.
COURSE SCHEDULE This is a web- based course with no scheduled class meetings.
Midterm Exam February 23, 24, or 25, 2015 0900-2300 using Proctor U
Final Exam April 27, 28, or 29, 2015 0900-2300 using Proctor U
E-Learning in Canvas is the course management system that you will use for this course.
E-Learning in Canvas is accessed by using your Gatorlink account name and password at http://lss.at.ufl.edu. There are several tutorials and student help links on the Canvas login site. If you have technical questions call the UF Computer Help Desk at 352-392-HELP or send email to .
It is important that you regularly check your Gatorlink account email for College and University wide information and the course Canvas site for announcements and notifications.
Course websites are generally made available on the Friday before the first day of classes.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
1. Concepts in developmental physiology
2. Physiological concepts in:
a. Cellular Biology
b. Immunology
c. Genetics
d. Tumor Biology
e. Endocrinology
a. Reproductive Function
f. Neurology
g. Hematology
h. Dermatology
i. Respiratory Function
j. Cardiovascular Function
k. Gastrointestinal Function
l. Renal Function
m. Musculoskeletal Function
3. Etiology, at-risk populations, pathogenesis, and morphology of selected acute and chronic disease states
4. Physiological and pathological alterations underlying clinical and diagnostic manifestations of selected acute and chronic disease states
TEACHING METHODS
Assigned readings, discussions, case studies, minipapers, computer assisted instruction
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Weekly case study review, discussions online, minipapers, case study analysis
EVALUATION METHODS/COURSE GRADE CALCULATION
Evaluation will be based upon the following 5 areas:
1. Midterm Exam - Total Possible = 110 points
2. Final Exam - Total Possible = 110 points
3 15 Weekly Mini-papers (4 points each) Total Possible = 60 points
4. Discussion Board Participation on 60/104 Case study topics.
1 point for engaging in discussion in 60 cases Total Possible = 60 points
4 points for Discussion Board Leadership In 15 cases of your choice
(these must be different than the 1 point cases above) Total Possible = 60 points
5. Case Study Analysis Paper Total Possible = 100 points
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Total Possible = 500 points
Divided by 5 for final grade
EVALUATION DETAILS – Grading Rubric
Evaluation will be based upon the following 5 areas:
1. Midterm Exam - Total Possible = 110 points
All questions will be based on posted discussion questions from weeks 1 through 7.
2. Final Exam - Total Possible = 110 points
All questions will be based on posted discussion questions from weeks 9 through 16.
3. Weekly Minipapers on articles related to 15 Selected (your choice) Case Study Topics
See class schedule listing of assigned Chapters and associated Case studies/week.
You must do 15 minipapers this semester – an average of at least one per week.
Mini-papers can be written using research articles or information articles.
(do not use textbooks as sole references for any minipapers = 1 point deduction)
Mini-papers should have cover page with title and your name, body of paper page length of
one page, typed and double spaced, reference/s on separate page.
Select research or information article/s relevant to selected case study
1 point for using correct APA style
Prepare a thoughtfully written summary that:
a. analyzes relationships between normal physiological processes and
pathophysiological processes 1 point
b. addresses etiology, pathogenesis, morphology/diagnostics,or functional
derangements/clinical manifestations (one or more areas – not all) 1 point
1 point for articulating an application/s for advanced nursing practice
15 Mini-papers on weekly case study topics - potential for 4 points each
Total Possible = 60 points
4. Weekly Discussion Board Participation on 75 Case study topics.
1 point for engaging in discussion at least once/per 60 cases (out of 104)
You may post your minipaper for any cases that you select as a minipaper case
Please support your views with references in APA. Total Possible = 60 points
4 points for Discussion Board participation demonstrating Leadership in discussion
In 15 selected (your choice) Case Studies with potential for 4 points each
(Leadership cases must be different than 1 point cases above)
Identify LEAD in the body of each leadership posting,
Begin posting on the topic by Wednesday of the discussion week (don’t procrastinate)
a. Name your discussion descriptively that identifies a theme of your discussion that
addresses etiology, pathogenesis, morphology/diagnostics, or functional
derangements/clinical manifestations (one or more areas – not all)
and posting at least 3 thoughtful discussion questions – 1 point
b. Be certain that your discussion addresses relationships between normal
physiological processes and the pathophysiological processes involved – 1 point
c. Post substantively at least 3 times on the topic making a significant contribution
to the discussion, responding to classmate’s posting, exploring evidence-based
practice, etc. – 1 point
d. Support discussion with references in APA style – 1 point
Total Possible = 60 points
5. Case Study Analysis Paper (see posted guidelines & rubric) Total Possible = 100 points
Total Possible = 500 points
Divided by 5 for final grade
MAKE UP POLICY
You must schedule and be present at your computer for all scheduled exams. Early testing is not an option. Make-up exams are given only for exceptional circumstances. Students must discuss the absence circumstances with David Derrico (352-273-6341) prior to the scheduled exam and a missed exam must be made up within one week.
GRADING SCALE/QUALITY POINTS
A 95-100 (4.0) C 74-79* (2.0)
A- 93-94 (3.67) C- 72-73 (1.67)
B+ 91- 92 (3.33) D+ 70-71 (1.33)
B 84-90 (3.0) D 64-69 (1.0)
B- 82-83 (2.67) D- 62-63 (0.67)
C+ 80-81 (2.33) E 61 or below (0.0)
* 74 is the minimal passing grade
For more information on grades and grading policies, please refer to University’s grading policies: http://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
REQUIRED TEXT
Kumar, V., Abbas, A., & Fausto, N. (2014). Robbins & Cotran: Pathologic basis
of disease, 9th ed., Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders
Purchase of this textbook provides you with an PIN code in the front cover of the book. This PIN code provides you access to the online resources including the case studies.
1. Login or sign up at: http://www.studentconsult.com/
2. Scratch off the PIN code in book front cover
3. Enter PIN into the :Redeem a Book Code” box
4. Click “Redeem”
5. Go to “My Library”
6. Explore the resources
a. Click on “Pathology Case Studies”
b. Click on: “Click Here to View Case Studies” & find the case studies listed by topic
NGR 6140 WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK DATES
/TOPIC
/ASSIGNMENTS /READINGS
1 1/6 - 1/11 Get oriented/organized/started in the course
2 1/12 - 1/18 Cellular Adaptations/Injury/Death Chapters 1, 2, 3
Inflammation, Tissue Repair 5 Case Studies online
3 1/19 - 1/25 Hemodynamic Disorders Chapters 4, 5, 7
Genetic Disorders, Neoplasia 9 Case Studies online
4 1/26 - 2/1 Diseases of Immunity Chapters 6, 8
Infectious Disease 11 Case Studies online
5 2/2 - 2/8 Environmental/Nutritional Pathology Chapters 9, 10
Diseases of Infancy & Childhood 5 Case Studies online
(include 2 oral path.cases)
6 2/9 - 2/15 Red Cells, Bleeding Disorders Chapters 13, 14
White Cells, Lymph Nodes, Spleen 9 Case Studies online
7 2/16 - 2/22 The Skin Chapter 25
(Last Content on Midterm) 7 Case Studies online
8. 2/23 - 3/1 Exam Week
February 23, 24, or 25 2015 0900-2300 Midterm Exam Proctor U
9. 3/2 - 3/6 SPRING BREAK
10. 3/9 - 3/15 Blood Vessels and Heart Chapters 11, 12
7 Case Studies online
11. 3/16 - 3/22 Lungs, Head & Neck Chapters 15, 16
6 Case Studies online
12. 3/23 - 3/29 The GI Tract Chapters 17, 18, 19
The Liver, Biliary Tract, & Pancreas 12 Case Studies online
13. 3/30 - 4/5 The Kidney, Lower Urinary Tract Chapters 20, 21, 22
Male and Female Genital Tract 14 Case Studies online
14. 4/6 - 4/12 The Breast Chapters 23, 24
The Endocrine System 8 Case Studies online
15 4/13 - 4/19 The Bones, Joints Chapters 26, 29
Neuro 11 Case Studies online
16 APRIL 22, 2013 - CASE STUDY ANALYSIS DUE
April 27, 28, or 29, 2015 0900-2300 Final Exam Proctor U
University and College of Nursing Policies:
Please see the College of Nursing website for a full explanation of each of the following policies - http://nursing.ufl.edu/students/student-policies-and-handbooks/course-policies/.
Attendance
Academic Honesty
UF Grading Policy
Accommodations due to Disability
Religious Holidays
Counseling and Mental Health Services
Student Handbook
Faculty Evaluations
Student Use of Social Media
Approved: Academic Affairs Committee: 6/96; 4/01
Faculty: 8/96; 5/01
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