What does nursing have to do with human biology?

Answer 1

Nursing has everything to do with Biology!

I'm in the final year of my nursing degree and before i started 3 years ago, i didn't realise just how much biology a nurse has to know! its not just emtying bed pans and washing patients, especially if you work in an acute setting, such as a cardiac unit, intensive care or accident and emergency.

To qualify you will have to sit a range of anatomy and physiology exams, ensuring your knowledge on the cardiovascualr, neurological, respiratoy, lymphatic, digestive and urinary systems are all up to scratch.

There is also a lot of maths involved, with several maths exams along the way - after all, messing up on a drug calculation could cost you your job!

and finaly, there is a hell of a lot of pharmacology to learn, you are expected to know what every drug you give a patient is for, what the usual dose is, and what counter-acts this drug (especially useful when tired doctors, or junior doctors write up presciptions without really knowing their patients, or checking to see what their on first)

theres a lot to learn, but if you are thinking of going into nursing, please don't let this put you off. the course is incredibly demanding, but before i started i hadn't done any care work, and maths and science were my worst subjects in high school! But here i am, 3 years on, about to qualify, and i can honestly say i couldn't imagine ever doing another job!

hope this helps!

Answer 2

Nursing involves applying knowledge of human biology to care for individuals' health and well-being. Understanding human biology helps nurses assess patients, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and provide appropriate interventions based on how the body functions. A solid grasp of human biology also enables nurses to educate patients on their conditions and promote preventive healthcare practices.