Reflection On A Nursing Major And Anatomy 2458

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I am a nursing major, and Anatomy 2458 is one of the key components required in order for me to take the upper level nursing courses. The information covered in this class are the basis of what will be thought in Upper level nursing courses, so it is imperative to have a good understanding of this course.
The assignment that I will be completing once this class is contracted is to choose a specific disorder or disease that pertains to the systems that will be covered in class, and present the information in an essay, brochure or powerpoint . The symptoms, signs, diagnosis, and treatment of the disorder must be included in whatever presentation tool that I have chosen. Any organization whose mission is to treat and research cures and medication

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