NURS 2647 - Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42841,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Lauren Stefan
Email: lstefan@ysu.edu
Course Description
2647. Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice. This course will examine the basic pathophysiological processes of various diseases of the body systems. Discussion will cover disease manifestations including symptoms, laboratory findings, treatment, and prognosis with emphasis on applying the nursing process. Students will also relate concepts of pharmacology applied to major drug classes, with an emphasis on nursing process application relating to drug therapy across the lifespan. Students will critically analyze several case study examples. Admission to the Associate Degree in Nursing Program required. Prereq.: BIOL 1551/L and BIOL 1552/L and NURS 2620, NURS 2620L. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Pharmacology and the nursing process | Lilley, L. L., Collins, S. R., & Snyder, J. S | 9780443470080 |
| Optional | Study guide for pharmacology and the nursing process | Lilley, L. L., Snyder, J. S., & Collins, S. R. | 9780443121197 |
| Required | Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0 | ATI | None |
| Required | RN Pharmacology for Nursing Edition 10.0 | ATI | None |
All items from ATI are included in the original purchased ATI package & do not need to be repurchased.
Required:
Lilley, L. L., Collins, S. R., & Snyder, J. S. (2023). Pharmacology and the nursing process (10th ed.). Elsevier ISBN: 9780443470080
ATI RN Pharmacology for Nursing Edition 10.0
ATI Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0
Optional:
Lilley, L. L., Snyder, J. S., & Collins, S. R. (2023). Study guide for pharmacology and the nursing process (10th ed.). Mosby. ISBN: 9780443121197
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Welcome to Patho/Pharm Part 1: Pharmacologic Basics |
The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy, Pharmacologic Principles, Lifespan Considerations, Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Considerations, and Over the Counter Drugs, Herbals, and Dietary Supplements | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 8/31 | Part 2: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System | Ch. 10 Analgesics, Local & General Anesthetics, Antiepileptics, Antiparkinsons | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 9/7 | No Class- Labor Day | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments | |
| 9/14 | Exam 1 (Covering part 1 & 2) Part 5: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine & Reproductive System |
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Drugs, Thyroid Disorders | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 9/21 | Part 5: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine & Reproductive System | Diabetes Drugs (continued), Thyroid Disorders (continued), Cushing's/Addison's Disease, Adrenal Drugs, Pituitary Drugs, SIADH, DI | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 9/28 | Part 5: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine & Reproductive System | Cushing's/Addison's Disease, Adrenal Drugs, Pituitary Drugs, SIADH, DI (continued) | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 10/5 | Exam 2 (Covers Part 5: Endocrine) Part 8: Chemotherapeutic & Biologic Immune Modifiers |
Immune System & Allergic Responses | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 10/12 | Part 8: Chemotherapeutic & Biologic Immune Modifiers | Cancer, Antineoplastics, Immunosuppresants, Inflammation, Inflammatory Disease | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 10/19 | Part 7: Antiinfective & Antiinflammatory Drugs | Infection/Antiinfectives, HIV/AIDS, Antivirals, Tuberculosis, Antitubercular | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 10/26 | Exam 3 (Covers part 7 & 8) Part 4: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems |
Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diuretics | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 11/2 | Part 4: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems Part 3: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System |
Cardiovascular System, Hypertension, Hypotension, Angina, Myocardial Infarction, Coagulation | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 11/9 | Part 4: Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems | Heart Failure, Fluid & Electrolytes | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 11/16 | Exam 4 (Covers Parts 3 & 4) Part 6: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System |
COPD, Emphysema, ABGs | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 11/23 | Part 6: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System | ABGs, Asthma, Bronchodilators, Common Cold/Allergies | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 11/30 | Part 9: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System | GERD, Acid-Control, Anti-emetic, Anti-nausea, Vitamins/Minerals, Nutrition, Anemia | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
| 12/7 | Exam 5 (Final Exam) (Covers part 6 & 9) | Check Blackboard/Sherpath for Assignments |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.