NU125 — INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHYSICAL CONCEPTS AND PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING
This course introduces students to biophysical concepts in nursing care across the lifespan. Key concepts are reinforced through an understanding of select exemplars and a focus on essential aspects of health wellness continuum across the lifespan. Competency in the application of the nursing process to address physiological needs in a variety of settings is stressed. Course content also emphasizes interrelated professional concepts related to pharmacology and medication administration. By the end of this course students should have a basic understanding of common classifications/prototypes of agents used in the management of patients with actual or potential health problems and the implications for nursing care. 4 Credits
Prerequisites: BI215, BI217, BI223, EN101