General principles of pharmacology and the therapeutic implications of major drug categories are presented. Mechanisms of drug action, side effects of drugs, and the implications for nursing management are included. A core course required of all students in the Second Degree Program. Provides an overview of the historical development of nursing, emphasizing the evolution of obstetrical nursing and the roles available to contemporary professional nurses. Introduces the use of the nursing process and presents the nursing management of normal and high-risk pregnancy.
Clinical placement occurs in both hospital and community settings.
An interprofessional course required of students in the traditional and second degree undergraduate nursing programs, and offered to other university students interested in research in the health disciplines. An interprofessional course required of nursing students and offered to other university students interested in administration in the health disciplines. Provides an overview of basic management and leadership concepts. An interprofessional course required of students in the R.N. to B.S.N. Program and offered to other university students interested in research in the health disciplines. Emphasis is on the research process and critiquing health care research.