Health Sciences 4

Health Sciences 4: Applied Health Sciences in Nursing 2

This course is a continuation of study of concepts related to human pathophysiology, microbiology, immunology, epigenetics, diagnostics, nutrition and pharmacology. Students will also use foundational knowledge from anatomy and physiology to analyze how these concepts can alter the homeodynamic state of the body and how they affect specific diseases within physiological systems (e.g. respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive). Acute and chronic diseases, drug classifications, and common medications are examined, with an emphasis on integrating scientific processes with nursing practice. Students gain an appreciation for the individual differences in hemodynamic state and presentation of health challenges in clients, across the lifespan. The course integrates pathophysiology and pharmacology with decision making that informs nursing care and management of acute and chronic presentations commonly seen in health care settings.