Covers the morphology and physiology for the cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, endocrine, digestive, respiratory, excretory and reproductive organ systems. Designed as a basic course for students in the allied health sciences.

The course is designed to convey general concepts, methods, and applications of microbiology for health sciences.

Covers basic nutrition, nutrition for clients of various age groups and therapeutic diets, and nutrition of the critically ill, hospitalized patient.

REAL I seminar provides foundational & theoretical principles of research, ethics, advocacy, & leadership. Students use historical inquiry, primary source materials, literature search, critical thinking, & reflective writing to explore ethical & accountable nursing practice's relationship to ethics, morals, religion, & law & the complex interplay of the advocate roles. Students develop self-awareness to support ownership of learning trajectory.

Principles of Pharmacology I provides the student with foundational concepts of pharmacology with emphasis on application to nursing practice. General principles of pharmacology, interprofessional practice, and therapeutic implications of major drug categories are presented and applied across the lifespan and with cultural/global context.

This introductory seminar facilitates student¿s mastery of their Spanish language ability as applied to health care settings and encounters through vocabulary and cultural relevancy of terms important to students planning to work in healthcare professions to better serve Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Instruction will be through a combination of lectures and practical application exercises, including simulation in the sim center.

REAL II seminar provides foundational & theoretical principles of research/scholarship, ethics, advocacy/roles, and leadership. Nursing students will integrate quality and safety principles with leadership while using evidence-based practice (EBP) to inform practice change, support an ethical climate and optimal care environment, and foster a culture of innovation, high performing care delivery and continuous learning environment.

Pathophysiology and Clinical Management II is the second of two courses with a focus on concepts of pathophysiology essential to understanding disease and the body's ability to respond to such challenges, and health management throughout the life span. The course builds on concepts of pathologic mechanisms and disease within a systems framework in conjunction with Pathophysiology and Clinical Management I.

Pharmacology and Clinical Management II builds upon the foundational concepts presented in Pharmacology and Clinical Management I with emphasis on mechanisms of action and application to nursing practice. General principles of pharmacology, interprofessional practice, and therapeutic implications of major drug categories are presented and applied across the lifespan and with cultural/global context.

Students will learn to assess the sick or injured individual as well as develop & implement a plan of care to stabilize & transport the individual to an emergency facility. Upon successful completion of the courses & state requirements, the student will be eligible to test for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dept of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services. Prereq: Instr consent, NUIP 4004