which patho class if any

[rvd4now]

hello i start my lpn program in aug, while in the program i was going to take an out side Pathophysiology class. when i asked my school if this was a good ideal they said no because they will teach me all i need to know. I was just using this out side patho class to help reenforce what i am learing in lpn school.

there are two classes that are being offered

1) Pathophysiology: This course covers the etiology of diseases, the pathophysiological changes occurring in the body, and the clinical features of the disease. Diagnostic methods, complications of each disorder, prognosis and treatment plans are reviewed. Emphasis is placed on helping RNs and nursing students understand the disease process and apply concepts to clinical practice, including pharmacological measures and treatment modalities. The course uses critical thinking skills to integrate pathophysiological concepts and enhance the learning process

2) Basic Pathophysiology for Nur:

This is a preparation course for students desiring a beginning understanding of Pathophysiology as it applies to nursing content. The content of this course would prepare students for the nursing content of the first year of the nursing program and complements the content of the NSG 155 Medical Surgical course. This course provides a background for the more complex NSG 285 pathophysiology course.

which class do u think i should take if any. they are saterday 4 hour courses..

[KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN]

The second one seems like an "intro", which might be very beneficial! Patho is sort of a hard class to digest (at least for me it was).

[pixiestudent2]

Why are you taking a class you don't need. Like they said nursing school will teach you what you need to know.