Sophmore standing in Nursing, Biology, General Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology. Enables students to develop a foundation of pharmacotherapeutics, principles of pharmacology, drug calculations, drug classifications, and related nursing implications. This course prepares the student to apply this knowledge when providing client care across the life span. Students apply the basic principles of pharmacology, Pathophysiology, nutrition and health assessment. Provides the students with the opportunity to learn and practice the advanced nursing skills in lab and clinical settings.
Clinical experiences focus on the provision of care in promoting adaptation of adult clients.
Provides students with the theoretical basis for the nursing care of young, middle and older adults, and their families, with alterations in health status. Students enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they develop in the roles of the nurse. All previously required support courses, junior standing in nursing or consent of faculty. Provides students with the theoretical basis for the nursing care of young, middle and older adults and their families with alterations in health status. Students enhance critical thinking and problem solving skills as they develop in the roles of the nurse.