Reflection
Olivia Gibson
NURS-1550: Introductory Life Sciences for Health Professionals
Nutrition, microbiology, and pharmacology—all important fields in healthcare—were introduced in this course. Michael Bass-West was my professor, and Natashia Deer, my seminar TA, helped us understand the material in greater detail. The course curriculum was directly applicable to the knowledge required in nursing, which expanded my understanding and validated what I had gained in my previous RPN program. I loved the emphasis on health and wellbeing in both patient care and my own personal health. In order to evaluate our nutritional intake, we had to log our eating patterns over the course of three days for a nutrition assignment. I became aware that I had fallen short of several of the suggested goals, which prompted me to change to a diet that was higher in nutrients. The course’s structure and pace were balanced, which helped me to retain and apply its content. Overall, this course was a valuable introduction to the scientific aspect of the nursing profession.