NURS 8310 – Epidemiology and Population Health Walden University DNP Program Week 1 Study Notes: Foundations of Epidemiology & Population Health Primary Textbook Reference Gordis, L. Epidemiology (6th ed., 2014 or latest). Elsevier. Focus: Chapters 1–3...
Course Overview NURS 8310 is a core doctoral-level course in Walden University’s DNP program (typically 5 quarter credits, 11 weeks). It provides an advanced overview of epidemiologic methods for studying disease distribution, determinants, and etiology in human...
Week 1: Foundations & History of Public Health Nursing Topics: Scope of public/community health nursing; historical evolution (Nightingale, Wald, public health milestones); roles in local/state/national systems; core competencies (Quad Council); introduction to...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 11 Discussion Instructions: Cancer and Final Reflections (or Cancer Genetics and Oncology Pathophysiology / Course Synthesis) Purpose/Objective: Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 10 Assignment Instructions Module: Module 8 (Reproductive System and Cancer Genetics) – Week 10 Assignment Title: Module 8 Assignment: Case Study Analysis (Genitourinary Assessment / Disorders of...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 10 Discussion Instructions: Reproductive/Genitourinary Topics (or Disorders of the Reproductive Systems / Alterations in Reproductive and Genitourinary Function) Module: Module 8 (Reproductive...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 9 Assignment Instructions Module: Module 7 (Renal, Hematologic, and Immune Systems) – Week 9 Assignment Title: Module 7 Assignment: Case Study Analysis (Alterations in Renal and Urinary Tract...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Week 9 Discussion Instructions: Renal/Hematologic/Immune Alterations (or Alterations in Renal, Hematologic, and Immune Function) Discussion Title: Discussion: Alterations in Renal, Hematologic, and...
NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology (NURS-6501N) – Walden University Purpose/Objective: The musculoskeletal system provides structure, support, and mobility to the body, while also playing roles in mineral storage (e.g., calcium in bones) and hematopoiesis. Alterations...
Purpose: To apply pathophysiological principles to a clinical endocrine scenario (commonly diabetes mellitus or related disorders like diabetes insipidus). Demonstrate understanding of disease mechanisms, patient factors influencing presentation, and implications for...
Discussion Instructions Purpose: This discussion will help you analyze the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders, connect clinical manifestations to underlying mechanisms, and apply advanced reasoning to patient care scenarios. You will also explore how these...
🧬 Endocrine System Overview The endocrine system regulates metabolism, growth, reproduction, and stress responses through hormone secretion. Disorders often arise from hypo- or hypersecretion of hormones, receptor dysfunction, or autoimmune destruction. 🍬 Diabetes...
