PNUR 208 Variations in Health IV focuses on pathophysiology as it relates to acute disease and illness of clients across the lifespan, specifically the care of the client experiencing acute illness including nursing interventions and treatment options. Implications of the acute exacerbation of chronic illness are addressed. Cultural diversity in healing practices are explored as well as evidence-informed research and practice.
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Course Concepts
Course outcomes will be met through examination and exploration of the following:
- Physiological changes contributing to acute disease and illness across the lifespan.
- Recognition and presentation of common acute disease and illness across the lifespan.
- Nursing management of acute disease and illness according to body system:
- Nursing management, including assessment (holistic assessment, data collection including lab values and diagnostics); pharmacology; identification of real/potential problems; nursing diagnoses; planning of specific nursing interventions; implementing culturally safe and culturally informed care; evaluation of care; collaborating with other members of the health care team; health promotion; client teaching.
- Therapeutic interventions and treatments including pharmacology.
- Emergency pharmacology.
- Traditional healing practices.
Prerequisites: PNUR 205 with a CRG and PNUR 200, PNUR 201, PNUR 202, PNUR 203, and PNUR 204 all with a minimum of 70%
Corequisite: PNUR 206, PNUR 207, PNUR 209, PNUR 210
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 11 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 50 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | ~4.5 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Explain pathophysiology as it relates to selected common acute illness of clients across the lifespan
- Explain the pathophysiology and nursing management of shock (cardiogenic, hypovolemic, neurogenic, anaphylactic, septic)
- Recognize and explain the pathophysiology and nursing management of fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Explain nursing management of common acute disease and acute exacerbations of acute illness of clients across the lifespan
- Identify holistic and traditional healing practices related to the acute illness experience
- Describe the impact of cultural diversity and cultural humility in health and healing
- Compare and contrast how different cultural practices impact health and healing
- Access relevant best practice information to support learning
Teaching and Learning Approach
Instructors provide direction for learning in preparation, during course activities, and in reflection on the content.
The instructor acts as a facilitator and expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through activities
such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, group activities, online activities, skill-building
exercises, and simulation.Learning Resources
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P., Hall, A., Astle, B. J., & Duggleby, W. (2018). Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing (6th
ed.). Elsevier.
Tyerman, J., Cobbett, S. L., Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., Roberts, D., Hagler, D., & Reinisch, C. (Eds.). (2023). Lewis’s
medical-surgical nursing in Canada: Assessment and management of clinical problems (5th ed.). Elsevier.
Vallerand, A., Sanoski, C. (2022). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (18th ed.). F. A. Davis.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Introduction to Course and Assessments Immune system
2. Integumentary System: Burns
3. Homeostasis/Fluids/Electrolytes Gastrointestinal and Accessory Organs
4. Geritournary system Musculoskeletal system-
5. Acute Respiratory Asynchronous catch up
6. Acute Cardiovascular
7. Shock, Sepsis Hematological
8. Neurological conditions Review for Summative Assessment (optional attendance)
9. Summative AssessmentAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Acute Disorder Presentation/Assignment | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 30% |
| Quizzes | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 40% |
| Summative Assessment | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.