This course covers the general principles of drug therapy including absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of the agent. Also included are biochemical and physiological effects and how the agent is used in treatment of disease. Critical thinking in the application of the nursing process to drug therapy in individuals across the life span is stressed. Prerequisites: 501, 522, 523, 531.

This course introduces students to the process associated with obtaining a comprehensive health history and performing a systematic assessment, including physical, emotional, spiritual and social well-being. Assessments include the recognition of normal findings and variations, as well as abnormal assessment findings for populations across the lifespan. Students will acquire the knowledge to perform culturally competent and developmentally appropriate holistic assessments. Must be taken concurrently with 523.

Students utilize skills lab to demonstrate the ability to perform fundamental nursing skills while integrating the components of the nursing process. Students practice person-centered assessments that form the foundation for holistic nursing practice. Must be taken concurrently with 522.