Nursing: Health Sciences OER

This textbook serves as an introduction to nutrition for undergraduate students and is the OER textbook for the FSHN 185 The Science of Human Nutrition course at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. The book covers basic concepts in human nutrition, key information about essential nutrients, basic nutritional assessment, and nutrition across the lifespan.

Students assess their own lifestyle and are motivated to incorporate physical fitness and wellness principles into daily living.

This course was developed by faculty at the Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College.

It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes.

The book covers basic nutrition and metabolism, information literacy, energy balance, nutrition across life stages, dietary supplements, an in-depth look at each of the macronutrients, and major functions of vitamins and minerals.

Designed as a primer for students of radiation oncology, but may also be useful for those in practice to review areas of interest.

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They feature research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), presented in language you can understand. Each video page includes links to MedlinePlus health topic pages, where you can find more information about the subject, including symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention.

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Topics include the profession’s legal & ethical framework as it relates to drug legislation and ethical use of drug therapy; how drug therapy impacts health; pertinent information relating to drug therapy; assessment needs of the patient; adverse effects of medications; gender, ethnic, and cultural influences impacting drug therapy; the importance of patient education; roles of the healthcare team; the importance of medication administration in the treatment plan; and the potential impact of medication costs on patient health.

The College provides a quality education that effectively integrates critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills. Research in the pharmaceutical, social and clinical sciences and its translation into health care is a key component of our mission. We prepare our students for productive careers in fields where rigorous training in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal chemistry, clinical practice, and research are essential for success.