Common pathophysiologic problems experienced by adults will be addressed. The pharmacodynamics, therapeutic uses, side effects, and nursing implications of various drug groups will be studied and related to patient-specific observations, assessments, interventions, and evaluations that promote and restore health. The course will address the use of drugs as related to specific diseases and health problems. In this course the student will care for patients experiencing significant transitions in health in both institutional and community settings to restore health and integrate illness and wellness into their lives. The student provides comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages based on knowledge of the unique strengths and weaknesses of individuals and families.
Emphasis is on the intervention phase of the nursing process.
At the completion of this course students will have an understanding of nursing science and the relationship between philosophy of science and nursing research. The student will compare and contrast paradigms and in doing so develop an understanding of the research process. Based on this understanding, students will develop skills to analyze and evaluate published nursing research reports. Each student will identify a personally meaningful research problem that will be pursued in the senior year. This course is designed to help the student understand the principles of motivation, the importance of leadership and the different psychological skills athletes can use to improve performance.