NURS 307 - Pathophysiology with Related Pharmacologic Therapies II

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A continuation of NURS 306. An integrated bio-behavioral approach to pathophysiology and pharmacology will be used in this course. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biologic, behavioral, and pharmacologic responses in adult populations. This is an upper division course in nursing which incorporates prerequisite course work and facilitates critical thinking. Topics included are: herbs and over-the-counter medications, genetics and genomics, analgesia/anesthesia/drug abuse,reproduction, neurology, musculoskeletal, neoplasia, endocrine, and special senses. Placement: Junior year. May be taken concurrently with Junior clinicals NURS 321, NURS 322, or NURS 323. Prerequisite(s): Junior year standing in the Nursing department or permission of instructor for non-nursing majors. (3 credits per week for 15 weeks)