NURS 6902 - Advanced Pathophysiology
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 30341,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cynthia Shields
Email: cmshields@ysu.edu
Cynthia Shields
Professional Qualifications:
DNP, Nursing, Case Western University
Post master’s Certificate, Acute Care NP, Kent State University
Masters, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Idaho State University
Bachelor’s, Nursing, Bowling Green State University
DNP, CNP-APRN
Email: mailto:CMShields@YSU.EDU
Office: Cushwa
Office Phone: 330-941-1345
Preferred Contact Method: mailto:CMShields@YSU.EDU
Communication Expectations:
I will respond to emails within 24 hours.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Shields
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | McCance, K.L. & Huether, S.E. (2023). Pathophysiology: The biological basis for disease in adults and children. (9th Ed.). Mosby |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Chapter 1: Cell biology Video Cellular Division/Cell Cycle Video Chapter 2: Cell Alterations PP Chapter 3: Fluid & Elect, Acid/Base PP Chapter 4: Genetics Video Autosomal Recessive /Dominance | Introduction to PAthophysiology | Quiz 1 |
| 5/18 | Chapter 7/8: Innate/Immunity/Inflammation/Adaptive Immunity Chapter 9: Alterations in Immunity & Inflammation PP Inflammatory response Video Chapter 10: Infection PP Chapter 11: Stress and Disease Chapter 12: Cancer PP Chapter 14 Cancer in Children/Adolescents | Immunity, Infection, Stress & Disease, Cancer | Quiz 2 |
| 5/25 | Chapter 32: Blood Flow thru the Heart Video Action Potential Video Cardiac Conduction Video Coronary blood Flow Video Layers of the Heart Video Lymphatic System Overview Video CO, BP, Circulation PP (part 1-2-3) Aging and the Cardiovascular System Chapter 33: Alt of CV PP (Part 1-2-3-4) Alterations of Cardiovascular Function in Children | Cardiac | Quiz 3 & Case Study Discussion |
| 6/1 | Chapter 35 Structure/Funct Pulm PP (part 1-2) Chapter 36: Alter of Pulmonary PP (1-6) Renal/Urology Chapter 38: Structure/Function Renal Video Chapter 39: Alterations of Renal PP Glomerulonephritis Video | Pulmonary & Renal | Quiz 4 & Case Study Discussion |
| 6/8 | Digestive Chapter 42: Alterations of Digestive PP (Part 1-5) Neurological: Chapter 15: Cranial nerve handout. The Nervous System PP (1-3) Chapter 17: Bell’s Palsy video & worksheet Chapter 18: Headache handout with Podcast Neuro muscular Disease Handout & Lecture Disorders of Nervous Syst-Part 1-2 | Digestive & Neuro | Quiz 5 & Case Study Discussion |
| 6/15 | Endocrine Chapter 21: Endocrine: Structure & Function Chapter 22 Thyroid Parathyroid Disorders PP Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders PP Pancreas/Diabetes PP Musculoskeletal Chapter 44: Musculoskeletal System PP Chapter 44: Musculoskeletal PP Chapter 45: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children | Endocrine & Musculoskelatal | Quiz 6 & Case Study on Dicussion |
| 6/22 | Skin Chapter 47 Integumentary Structure/Function PP Skin Cancer video Hematology Chapter 28: Components of Hematology Video Clotting Cascade Video Chapter 29 & 30 Hematology (RBC, WBC, Platelets) PP | Skin & Hematology | Quiz 7 & Case Study Discussion |
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.