The nurses' role in restoring children and adults to health and supporting them and their families in acute, chronic and terminal illness is examined. Increasingly complex clinical experiences are provided to further integrate nursing theory and practice, thus preparing the graduates for beginning level practice. 3.00 This course presents an introduction to basic Pharmacology and its application to patient care and patient education. Fundamental principles of drug actions, untoward reactions, clinical applications of specific drugs in each classification and the role of the nurse in achieving the desired outcomes of therapy are discussed. The sessions take place in the computer lab, exploring various components of hardware and software.
Emphasis is placed on the actual use of the computer in education and in health care delivery.
1.00 This seminar explores the major concerns and issues involved in current nursing practice. Relevant aspects of nursing history are reviewed.