While nursing programs focus primarily on human physiology and medical knowledge, physics has important applications in nursing practice. Physics can help nurses understand and apply the principles and operation of various medical equipment, such as X-ray machines and ultrasound equipment.
In addition, physics can help nurses understand and explain the basic principles of some diseases and treatments, such as electrotherapy and radiation therapy. Thus, by taking physics courses, nursing students can increase their overall understanding of medicine and nursing practice and improve their professionalism and competence.