NURS 6902 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A06, CRN 42420,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cynthia Shields
Email: cmshields@ysu.edu
Course Description
6902. Advanced Pathophysiology. Normal physiologic functions and pathologic mechanisms are examined to prepare nurses for advanced practice roles. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | • Sentinel U |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Overview of Cell Structure. Cell Division & The Cell Cycle videos. Cell Alterations PP Fluid, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Mag & Phos; Acid/Base (1-2) PP Genetics Video Autosomal Recessive /Dominance | Introduction to PAthophysiology | Quiz 1 |
| 10/26 | Innate/Immunity/Inflammation Adaptive Immunity PP Alterations in Immunity & Inflammation PP (1-2) Infection PP Stress and Disease Cancer in Children/Adolescents Cancer PP | Innate/Immunity/Inflammation | Quiz 2 Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Integument: Emma Jones. CC: Melanoma Follow -up |
| 11/2 | Alterations to Cardiovascular System Diseases of the arteries Coronary Artery Disease Disorders of Heart Wall Aging of the CV System Alterations of CV Function in Children Sentinel U, Readiness Essentials: Structure & Function, CV Conditions, CV Alterations, Cardiac Rhythm Disorders, Endocarditis, Pericarditis. Alt of CV PP (Part 1-2-3-4) Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children | Cardiac | Quiz 3 Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Cardiovascular: Joseph Carter – Swollen Ankles |
| 11/9 | Alteration of Pulmonary PP (1-6) Sentinel U, Readiness Essentials: Structure & Function, Asthma patho, COPD, Common Infectious Resp Diseases, Lung CA Renal/Urology Alterations of Renal PP Sentinel U, Readiness Essentials: Structure & Function, urinary disorders, Incontinence, Pediatric Urinary concerns, Renal Failure | Pulmonary | Quiz 4 Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Pulmonary: Howard Grant - Coughing Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Genitourinary: Sung Lee- Confusion |
| 11/16 | Gastrointestinal/Digestive Alterations of Digestive PP (Part 1-5) Sentinel U: Review Structure & Function, Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders, Liver Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Disorders of GI Flow. Neurological: Alterations of Nervous Syst- (Part 1-2-3) Parkinsons Disease Head aches Neuromuscular Diseases Disorders of the Nervous System (Part 1-2) Sentinel U: Review Structure and Function, Vascular Flow (TIA vs Stroke), Neurogenerative Disorders, Infectious conditions, HA Disorders. | GI & Neurological | Quiz 5 Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Gastrointestinal: Angel Villanueva – Abdominal Pain Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Neurologic: Robert Mason – Recent Fall |
| 11/23 | Endocrine Alteration of Endocrine System/Pancreas SIADH and DI Cushing’s & Addisons Disease Sentinel U: Structure & Function, Thyroid Disorders, Insulin Regulating Disorders, Hormonal Disorders, Reproductive Disorders. Musculoskeletal Alterations in Muscular System (Part 1-2-3) Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children Sentinel U: Structure & Function, Degenerative Conditions, Joint & Soft Tissue Injuries, Bone & Cartilaginous Cancers, Inflammatory Joint Disorders. | Endocrine & Musculoskelatal | Quiz 6 Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Endocrine: Isla James – Thyroid Follow up Readiness Essentials Advanced: Pathophysiology Musculoskeletal: Mareane Harris – Left Ankle Pain |
| 11/30 | Hematology Clotting Cascade Video Blood Components Alterations of Blood (Part 1-2-3-4-5-6) Skin Alterations in Integumentary (Part 1-2-3) Sentinel U: Structure & Function, Inflammatory Skin Conditions, Fungal Infections, Viral Infections, Skin Cancer | Hematology & Skin | Quiz 7 |
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.