This course is designed to provide Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) students with a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of endocrine disorders. Through advanced study, students will gain knowledge of the latest research and best practices related to the care of patients with endocrine problems.

This course deals with advanced concepts in altered physiologic functions of the endocrine system. It focuses on a deeper understanding of the endocrine system and its implications to a more scientifically-based clinical assessment and nursing care of clients with endocrine ailments. Emphasis is placed on understanding how the endocrine system functions, and how endocrine system diseases affects the biological processes in the body. It incorporates pharmacological concepts, diagnostic tests/procedures using pathophysiological approach to understanding the medical and surgical management of the altered physiology.

The epidemiology and pathophysiology of cancer, cancer genetics, cancer prevention, risk assessment and reduction for certain malignancies, screening methods, diagnostic tools and criteria, and local and systemic cancer therapies are all introduced to the students. In the context of biological, psychological, socioeconomic, and sociocultural factors, the effects of individual characteristics on health promotion, health habits, population cancer risk, and cancer detection are examined throughout age groups, from teens to older persons. For populations at risk, those who have been diagnosed with cancer, and cancer survivors, evidence-based practice recommendations and research are used to encourage healthy lifestyles, monitor cancer risk, treat psychological difficulties, facilitate access to care, and reduce health care inequities.



. Course Description

Advance Oral Communication is a general education course offered to students enrolled in the School of Accountancy and Business, School of Engineering and Information Technology, School of Health and Applied Sciences and School of Teacher Education and Humanities. This course is designed to develop students’ oral communication skills for effective personal, group, and public communication in various disciplines. It includes basic knowledge and concepts as the conceptual and theoretical foundations of oral communication. This course provides an opportunity for the students to manifest their knowledge and skills by undergoing actual activities in speaking.