From a biology perspective, nursing requires a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. Nurses must be knowledgeable about how body systems function and interact to accurately assess symptoms and understand how diseases affect the body. They also apply biological knowledge to prevent infection, support wound healing, and manage chronic conditions. Understanding cellular function, immune responses, and drug interactions helps nurses provide safe and effective care.

-Nursing Fundamentals

-Anatomy and Physiology

-Microbiology

-Pharmacology

-Mental health nursing

-Psychology

-Researchers at Case Western Reserve developed a device called CAPGLO (“capture and glow”) that uses a magnetic field and fluorescent tagging to isolate T cells more easily and cheaply. This innovation could make CAR T-cell therapy—a powerful treatment for blood cancers—more affordable and accessible.

-Nurses, especially in oncology or critical care, you could be directly involved in preparing patients for T-cell collection, and monitoring them during immunotherapy. Understanding how new devices like CAPGLO improves

patient care.

Technology Makes Immunotherapy More Accessible

-CAPGLO and other recent inventions aim to reduce the cost and complexity of CAR T-cell therapy, potentially shifting it from a last-resort option to a first-line cancer treatment.

-Nurses play a critical role in ensuring access to care. With immunotherapies becoming more common, its likely to be seeing more patients undergoing these treatments.

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However some of the best options for me are

• University of Rhode Island

  • Top 8% of nursing schools in the U.S

  • Gorgeous coastal campus

  • A more affordable option

• Villanova University

  • Nationally respected nursing program with a focus on value based care

  • Great clinical opportunities

• University of Pittsburgh

  • Known for great nursing research and clinical opportunities

  • Connected to UMPC - one of the best hospitals in the country

• Boston College

  • Connell school of nursing is top ranked and has access to some of the best hospitals in Boston

  • Amazing campus environment and academic support

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  • Nursing school ranking has climbed in latest years and has a very high NCLEX pass rate

  • Good campus environment and access to academics

My criteria for good nursing schools are a strong nursing program reputation, affordability, campus environment, and clinical opportunities