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1. NUR 3125 Pathophysiology Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course
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3125 Pathophysiology Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course AssignmentThis assignment
provides documentation of student ability to meet the following course outcomes:Apply
principles of normal anatomy and physiology of human body systems to the
pathophysiologic processes of common health problems.Identify concepts, principles, and
responses related to pathophysiologic processes that result in disease.Discuss clinical
manifestations of selected disease processes and health problems.Identify appropriate
pharmacological treatment of specific diseases using the nursing process.Discuss the
nurse’s role and responsibility for assessment of individuals experiencing health problems
that result in pathophysiologic alterationsPointsThis assignment is worth a total of 100
points (10%).Due DateSubmit your completed assignment under the Assignment tab
by Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST of Week 15 as directed.RequirementsThe Course Reflection is
worth 100 points (10%) and will be graded on quality of self-assessment, use of citations,
use of Standard English grammar, sentence structure, and overall organization based on the
required components as summarized in the directions and grading criteria/rubric.Follow
the directions and grading criteria closely. Any questions about your essay may be posted
under the Q & A forum under the Discussions tab.The length of the reflection is to be within
three to six pages excluding title page and reference pages.APA format is required with both
a title page and reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1
headers (upper and lower case, centered):Course ReflectionConclusionNote: Introduction –
Write an introduction but do not use “Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the
rules put forth in the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (2010,
p. 63).NUR 3125 Pathophysiology Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course
Assignmentattachment_1attachment_2Unformatted Attachment PreviewSYLLABUS
COURSE NUMBER: NUR 3125 DL-AD COURSE TITLE: Pathophysiology COURSE CREDITS: 4
credits PREREQUISITES: See student handbook INSTRUCTOR: Karell Curbelo, APRN-BC,
MSN INSTRUCTOR’s EMAIL: kcurbelo@fnu.edu 1.Text and Materials: Grossman, S. & Porth,
C. (2014). Porth’s Pathophysiology (9th ed). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-1451146004 Publication Manual American Psychological
Association (APA) (6 ed.). 2009 ISBN: 978-14338-0561-5 2. Course Description: Provides
the facts of adaptive responses of cells, tissues, organs and systems in the pathogenesis,

2. clinical manifestations, and nursing management of common diseases across the life span. 3.
Learning Outcomes – Apply principles of normal anatomy and physiology of human body
systems to the pathophysiologic processes of common health problems. Identify concepts,
principles, and responses related to pathophysiologic processes that result in disease.
Discuss clinical manifestations of selected disease processes and health problems. Identify
appropriate pharmacological treatment of specific diseases using the nursing process.
Discuss the nurse’s role and responsibility for assessment of individuals experiencing health
problems that result in pathophysiologic alterations 4. Course Objectives: Upon completion
of this course, the student will be able to: Understand the body’s adaptive/maladaptive,
defense, and compensatory mechanisms, the genetic contributions to pathologic changes,
and correlate pathophysiological changes in one system to the functioning of other systems.
Analyze relationships among pathophysiological processes (etiology, pathogenesis, and
clinical manifestations) and laboratory and diagnostic tests of selected diseases and
disorders. Demonstrate an understanding of and consider ethical issues related to genetics
and genomics in health, prevention, screening, diagnostics, prognostics, and treatments of
culturally diverse individuals. Describe evidenced-based treatment modalities to provide
quality nursing care for individuals experiencing selected diseases and disorders. Compare
and contrast pathophysiological processes across the lifespan. NUR 3125 Pathophysiology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course AssignmentDiscuss appropriate technology for the
assessment, measurement and monitoring of physiological parameters in selected diseases
and disorders. Identify health promotion/disease prevention strategies for selected
pathophysiological disorders across the lifespan. Topical outline cellular physiology and
dysfunction alterations in fluid and electrolytes & acid/base balance alterations in genetics
& genomics: nursing implications selective disease states: evidence-based treatment
response to pain & stress: pathophysiological basis alterations, diagnostics and
physiological monitoring parameters: nursing implications. Hematopoietic system, immune
system, cellular proliferation, circulatory system, pulmonary system, digestive system,
endocrine system, renal system, reproductive system, neurological system, musculoskeletal
system, integumentary system risk factors/disease mechanisms contributing to health
promotion and disease prevention socioeconomic, racial and ethical factors contributing to
health disparities. (ACCN Essential VIII, IX; QSEN: safety). 5.Course Outline: Date
Module/Topic WEEK Concepts of Health and 1 Disease (Unit 1) Assignment Read Chapter
1,3, & 4, DQ’s answer to main question is due Thursday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 7,10, & 12
DQ’s WEEK Unit 2, 3, & 4 Cell Function, answer to main question is due 2 Infection,
Wednesday 11:59 pm Quizzes Practice Quiz (Due Sunday at 11:59pm) Two posts to peers
due Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Quiz 1 Due Saturday at
Read Chapter 11:59 pm WEEK 14-16 DQ’s answer to main 3 Infection, Inflammation, and
question is due Wednesday 11:59 Two posts to peers due Immunity (Unit 4) pm Sunday
11:59 pm Read Chapter WEEK Disorders of Neural 19,20 DQ’s answer to main Two posts to
peers due 4 Function (Unit 5) question is due Wednesday 11:59 Sunday 11:59 pm pm
Immunity Disorders of the WEEK Hematopoietc System 5 (Unit 7) Read Chapter 25-28 DQ’s
answer to main question is due Wednesday 11:59 pm Quiz 2 Due Saturday at 11:59 pm Two
posts to peers due Sunday 11:59 pm Read Chapter 29-31 NUR 3125 Pathophysiology

3. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course AssignmentWEEK Disorders of Cardiovascular Two
posts to peers due 6 Function (Unit 8) DQ’s answer to main question is Sunday 11:59 pm
due Wednesday 11:59 pm Quiz 3 Due Saturday at Read Chapter 11:59 WEEK Disorders of
Cardiovascular 32-34 DQ’s answer to main 7 Function (Unit 8) question is due Wednesday
11:59 Two posts to peers due pm Sunday 11:59 pm Midterm Comprehensive WEEK
Midterm Comprehensive Midterm Comprehensive Due Due Sunday at by 8 Due Sunday at
midnight midnight Read Chapter Sunday at Disorders of WEEK 35-37 DQ’s answer to main
Two posts to peers due 9 Respiratory Function (Unit question is due Wednesday 11:59
Sunday 11:59 pm 9) pm Quiz 4 Due Saturday at Disorders of Renal Function Read Chapter
38-40 DQ’s WEEK 11:59 and Fluids and Electrolytes answer to main question is due 10 Two
posts to peers due (Unit 10) Wednesday 11:59 pm Sunday 11:59 pm Disorders of Renal
Function Read Chapter 41-43 DQ’s WEEK Two posts to peers due and Fluids and
Electrolytes answer to main question is due 11 Sunday 11:59 pm (Unit 10) Wednesday
11:59 pm Read Chapter 44-45 DQ’s WEEK Disorders of Gastrointestinal Two posts to peers
due answer to main question is due 12 Function (Unit 11) Sunday 11:59 pm Wednesday
11:59 pm Quiz 5 Due Saturday at Read Chapter 46,50 DQ’s answer WEEK Disorders of
Endocrine 11:59 to main question is due 13 Function (Unit 12) Two posts to peers due
Wednesday 11:59 pm Sunday 11:59 pm Two posts to peers due Disorders of Genitourinary
Read Chapter 55 DQ’s answer to Sunday 11:59 pm WEEK and Reproductive Function main
question is due Wednesday Final Exam 14 (Unit 13) 11:59 pm Comprehensive due Saturday
11:59 pm WEEK Course Reflection due Course Reflection Course Reflection 15 Friday 11:59
pm WEEK For week 16 there is no 16 discussion topic. Please use this forum for any
questions or clarification of topics from the class All paper submitted must be in APA format
according to Publication Manual American Psychological Association (APA) (6th ed.). 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5 This course will use a variety of learning experiences to attain the
course objectives, including but not limited to lecture, online discussion, case study,
assessment strategies, group and or individual exercises, team and individual presentation,
and learning games. Discussion Question (DQ) Participation Guidelines Students must post
a minimum of three times in each graded discussion. The three posts in each individual
discussion must be on separate days, the initial answer and two responses to peers. The
student must provide an initial answer to the graded discussion posted by the course
instructor, by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m. EST, of each week. If the student does not provide an
answer to each graded discussion topic (not a response to a student peer) before the
Wednesday deadline, an automatic “0” will be issued for that week’s DQ. Subsequent posts,
including essential responses to peers, must occur by the Sunday deadline, 11:59 p.m. EST
of each week. *Credit for peer responses will be issued via the DQ rubric if peer responses
are made without an initial DQ response. NOTE: To receive credit for a week’s discussion,
students may begin posting no earlier than the Monday at 12:01 a.m. EST. Unless otherwise
specified, access to most weeks begins on Monday at 12:01 a.m. EST. Discussion Question
(DQ) Submission Guidelines Students must submit their initial, weekly DQ post in two
separate areas. First, the student will submit their initial response via that week’s
assignment link provided under the assignments tab as a Word document. Once this is done,
the student will then copy and paste their answer onto that week’s DQ thread under the

4. Discussions tab. Thereafter, all discussions and peer replies will be conducted via the DQ
board. Failure to submit your initial DQ response to BOTH the assignments tab and the DQ
thread will result in a “0” for that week’s DQ. Note: All DQ submissions will be monitored for
plagiarism. NUR 3125 Pathophysiology Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course
AssignmentStudents are also required to know the expectations or “etiquette” that pertains
to the discussion board. Students who abuse this forum by making harassing, inappropriate
or abusive statements will be removed and receive a zero (0). Remember, your
participation is essential to connecting with other students and developing an online
learning community. Further, often it is the deciding factor between receiving a higher or
lower grade at the end of the term. Assignments: Specific assignments, their due dates, and
grading criteria are listed in this syllabus. You are accountable for both individual
assignments and for providing a significant contribution toward your learning team’s
collaborative assignments. Your course grade includes scores from both your individual and
group assignments. You are also responsible for completing all assignments including
readings, written papers, presentations, and class discussions. You will be graded on the
achievement of the objectives, not on the effort you put into your assignments. All online
discussions, written assignments and documentation of others’ ideas and words in
presentations must be in APA 6th edition format. You have one opportunity to complete
each assignment. Papers cannot be rewritten, and presentations cannot be re-given in an
attempt to obtain a higher grade. Late Assignments: Due dates are established for reasons of
equity. It is not fair to peers who complete assignments on time if other classmates have
extra time to work on their assignments. It is also not fair to the professor who must grade
assignments in a timely fashion. Therefore, 5% of the assignment points (i.e., 1 out of 20,
1.25 out of 25, .2 out of 40 will be deducted each day for late submissions. 6. Class Policies:
All students are responsible for reviewing the School Catalog POLICIES
http://www.fnc.edu/publications/Cataloggeneral.pdf STUDENT CODE OF ETHICS Cheating
or plagiarism is dishonest, undermines the necessary trust upon which relations between
students and faculty are based, and is unacceptable conduct. Students who engage in
cheating or plagiarism will be subject to academic sanctions, including a lowered or failing
grade in a course; and the possibility of an additional administrative sanction, including
probation, suspension, or expulsion. Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain
credit for academic work by using dishonest means. Cheating at FNC includes but is not
limited to: Copying, in part or whole from another’s examination, paper, mathematical
analysis, research or creative project, or the like; Submitting as one’s own work an
examination, paper, mathematical analysis, research or creative project, or the like which
has been purchased, borrowed, or stolen; or fabricating data; Consulting notes, sources, or
materials not specifically authorized by the instructor during an examination; Employing a
surrogate to take an examination, write a paper, do mathematical analysis, or complete, in
part or wholly, an evaluation instrument; Aiding or abetting any act that a reasonable
person would conclude, when informed of the evidence, to be a dishonest means of
obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work; and committing any act that a
reasonable person would conclude, when informed of the evidence, to be a dishonest means
of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work. Plagiarism is the act of

5. obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work by representing the work of
another as one’s own without the necessary and appropriate acknowledgment. More
specifically, plagiarism is: The act of incorporating the ideas, words of sentences,
paragraphs, or parts thereof without appropriate acknowledgment and representing the
product as one’s own work; and The act of representing another’s intellectual work such as
musical composition, computer program, photographs, painting, drawing, sculpture, or
research or the like as one’s own. If a student is in doubt about the nature of plagiarism,
he/she should discuss the matter with the course instructor. Theft – Copying computer
programs owned, leased, or rented by the University for use by the student in his or her
course of studies is considered theft and will be dealt with according to the laws covering
such actions and to the University norms for disciplinary actions. In cases like these, the
Campus Dean will convene a Hearing Committee which will hear, investigate and render a
report to the Campus Dean. This Committee will be composed of three members from the
faculty or staff. According to the findings, the Campus Dean has the choice to make a
decision. If this decision is not acceptable to those involved, a petition to the Dean to
appoint an Honor Court must be signed by at least three people. NUR 3125 Pathophysiology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course AssignmentThe Honor Court procedure is explained
in the Student Handbook. Religious Holidays Religious holidays are an excused absence, but
not beyond the day for the holiday itself. Students should make their requests known at the
beginning of the semester and arrangements must be made with the faculty member for
missed work. Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities who may need special
accommodations must register with the Office of Disability Services. In addition, students
must contact the instructor so that arrangements can be made to accommodate their needs.
7. Grading Criteria: Discussions and clinical cases Midterm Exam Quizzes Course Reflection
Final Exam (comprehensive) Total 20% 20% 25% 10% 25% 100% 8. Grading System:
Letter Grade Superior Achievement Good Average Failure Incomplete Numerical Points
Quality Point A B C F I (93-100) (85-92) (80-84) ( 0-79) 4.0 points 3.0 points 2.0 points
Unsatisfactory FNU is committed to offering accessible courses to all students, in full
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act of 2008
(ADAAA), Titles I and II of the ADA of 1990, and Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973. If you require special accommodations, you have the right to receive services
including but not limited to customized assessments, individualized tutorial services, and
other accommodations provided to you by faculty and staff. Please do not hesitate to
contact our Student Services Office or Distance Learning department if you require any
special accommodations. Florida National University NUR3125 Course Reflection
Guidelines PURPOSE The purpose of this assignment is to provide the student an
opportunity to reflect on selected RN-BSN competencies acquired through the NUR3125
course. COURSE OUTCOMES This assignment provides documentation of student ability to
meet the following course outcomes: – Apply principles of normal anatomy and physiology
of human body systems to the pathophysiologic processes of common health problems.
Identify concepts, principles, and responses related to pathophysiologic processes that
result in disease. Discuss clinical manifestations of selected disease processes and health
problems. Identify appropriate pharmacological treatment of specific diseases using the

6. nursing process. Discuss the nurse’s role and responsibility for assessment of individuals
experiencing health problems that result in pathophysiologic alterations POINTS This
assignment is worth a total of 100 points (10%). DUE DATE Submit your completed
assignment under the Assignment tab by Sunday 11:59 p.m. EST of Week 15 as directed.
REQUIREMENTS 1. The Course Reflection is worth 100 points (10%) and will be graded on
quality of selfassessment, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, sentence
structure, and overall organization based on the required components as summarized in the
directions and grading criteria/rubric. 2. Follow the directions and grading criteria closely.
Any questions about your essay may be posted under the Q & A forum under the
Discussions tab. 3. The length of the reflection is to be within three to six pages excluding
title page and reference pages. 4. APA format is required with both a title page and
reference page. Use the required components of the review as Level 1 headers (upper and
lower case, centered): Note: Introduction – Write an introduction but do not use
“Introduction” as a heading in accordance with the rules put forth in the Publication manual
of the American Psychological Association (2010, p. 63). a. Course Reflection b. Conclusion
PREPARING YOUR REFLECTION The BSN Essentials (AACN, 2008) outline a number of
healthcare policy and advocacy competencies for the BSN-prepared nurse. Reflect on the
NUR3125 course readings, discussion threads, and applications you have completed across
this course and write a reflective essay regarding the extent to which you feel you are now
prepared to: 1. “Demonstrate the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct.
2. Assume accountability for personal and professional behaviors. NUR 3125
Pathophysiology Bachelor of Science in Nursing Course AssignmentNUR3125 Course
Reflection Guidelines.docx 08/21/19 1 Florida National University NUR3125 3. Promote the
image of nursing by modeling the values and articulating the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes of the nursing profession. 4. Demonstrate professionalism, including attention to
appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries
with patients and families as well as among caregivers. 5. Demonstrate an appreciation of
the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing
practice. 6. Reflect on one’s own beliefs and values as they relate to professional practice. 7.
Identify personal, professional, and environmental risks that impact personal and
professional choices, and behaviors. 8. Communicate to the healthcare team one’s personal
bias on difficult healthcare decisions that impact one’s ability to provide care. 9. Recognize
the impact of attitudes, values, and expectations on the care of the very young, frail older
adults, and other vulnerable populations. 10. Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of
patient records and other privileged communications. 11. Access interprofessional and
intra-professional resources to resolve ethical and other practice dilemmas. 12. Act to
prevent unsafe, illegal, or unethical care practices. 13. Articulate the value of pursuing
practice excellence, lifelong learning, and professional engagement to foster professional
growth and development. 14. Recognize the relationship between personal health, self-
renewal, and the ability to deliver sustained quality care. 15. Conduct comprehensive and
focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental
assessments of health and illness parameters in patients, using developmentally and
culturally appropriate approaches. 16. Recognize the relationship of genetics and genomics

7. to health, prevention, screening, diagnostics, prognostics, selection of treatment, and
monitoring of treatment effectiveness, using a constructed pedigree from collected family
history information as well as standardized symbols and terminology. 17. Implement
holistic, patient centered care that reflects an understanding of human growth and
development, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical management, and nursing
management across the health illness continuum, across the lifespan, and in all healthcare
settings. 18. Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the
patient and the patient’s support network. 19. Deliver compassionate, patient centered,
evidence-based care that respects patient and family preferences. 20. Implement patient
and family care around resolution of end of life and palliative care issues, such as symptom
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