Introduction to basic research language and concepts, including issues of design, methodology and application to practice. Clinical Pharmacology for Nurses. An introduction to fundamental pharmacologic principles and their application. The nursing process approach will provide the theoretical base for the knowledge and skills needed to safely administer medications. Introduction to basic interviewing and physical assessment techniques involved in the process of health assessment of clients.
Emphasis is placed on recognition of normal findings, common deviations associated with pathologies.
Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered problems of middle-aged and elderly adults. Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered mental health problems of the young adult. NURS 303, BIOL 317. Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered problems of young adults in the child bearing years. Application of the processes of nursing to commonly encountered problems of children and adolescents.