This course emphasizes concepts from the biological sciences and nursing science in an examination of pathophysiologic principles and common pathological conditions. Regulatory and compensatory mechanisms as they relate to commonly occurring diseases are examined. Cellular biology, anatomy, genes and gene-environment interactions, mechanisms of self-defense, cellular proliferation, and pathophysiologic alterations related to organs and body systems are described. Knowledge from this course will enhance the student’s clinical judgment when providing care to patients and populations across the lifespan. This course requires the purchase of Shadow Health Advanced Pathophysiology software at a cost of $75—110.
Textbook Information
American Sentinel recommends you do not purchase your course materials until thirty
days prior to the term start date.
Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children
8th
McCance, K. L., & Huether, S. E.
Elsevier
2019
ISBN-13:
9780323402811
MSRP: US
$69.88
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
7th
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Association
2019
ISBN-10:
1433832151
ISBN-13:
9781433832154
Recommended Textbook; eTextbook Available
Pathophysiology made incredibly easy
6th
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Wolters Kluwer Health
2018
ISBN-10:
1496398246
ISBN-13:
9781496398246
Shadow Health Advanced Pathophysiology