This text is a compilation of lecture notes from pathophysiology courses that the author has taught over ten years. The goal of the text is to equip future advanced practice nurses with knowledge of pathophysiology for common diseases and disorders they may encounter in the primary care setting. Chapters include Genes and Genetic Diseases, Meiosis and Mitosis, Genotype vs. Phenotype, Alterations in Chromosome Types, Aneuploidies, Infection, Cancer, Neurologic Discorders, Headaches, Mental Health Disorders, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Integumentary Disorders, Hematologic Disorders, Cardiovascular Disorders, Respiratory Disorders, Renal Disorders, Endocrine Disorders, and Gastrointestinal Disorders. The book is only 88 pages, which makes it an easy supplement to the course text.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
The book is designed to supplement the course text.
Homework
Group discussions
Self-paced reading
Technical Requirements:
Internet Access, PDF format
Accessed with Chrome
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After active engagement with this source, the learner will
Explain genes, genetics, chromosomes, and meiosis/mitosis for humans.
Describe inflammation and infection that occurs in the human body.
Describe common cancers, malignancy, and staging of various cancers of human pathophysiology.
Target Student Population:
Graduate School. The target population is nurses in an MSN, post-graduate, or doctoral program for Advanced Placement Registered Nurses (APRNs). These nurses would be taking pathophysiology as part of the curriculum.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
BSN and RN
Courses in biology, anatomy, and physiology
A computer is needed to access the online book (1.5 MB).
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is written in easy to understand wording.
It was published in 2020.
Includes a Table of Content
Concerns:
There are no source citations or references. Scientific information should include source citations and references so the reader can do fact checking and further studying.
The book lacks interaction aspects, such as knowledge check quizzes, images, etc. There are very few pictures. Adding in quizzes and images would greatly improve the source.
An index would improve the source.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The author includes a note that the source is a supplement only.
Teaching/Learning objectives are not included.
The item has potential to promote understanding of the other sources in the course.
The source includes terms/definitions.
Concerns:
Includes little interactivity. Is a supplement to other learning activities.
Including more pictures would improve the source.
Including citations and references is a scientific expectation and would greatly improve the source.
The author states the source is a supplement only and should be used in combination with other materials.
Examples at the end of the chapters would be helpful. Links to other sources are needed.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The e-book was easy to access.
The navigation and organization of the book is consistent.
Concerns:
The source lacks engagement. Adding links to other sources, more images, and quizzes would increase engagement.
Creative Commons:
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