Essential Pharmacology

Catalog description

Introduction to the foundational principles of pharmacology and their relationships to health care. Emphasis is placed on the major drug classifications, principles of drug actions/interactions, application of specific drugs in the treatment of disease, normal and abnormal responses to drug therapy, dosage calculations, and appropriate nursing actions to achieve desired outcomes of drug therapy. Students will develop an understanding of the nurse’s role and responsibilities in patient teaching and safe medication administration. To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of a C or better, in all program specific general education courses and required program courses. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better inENGL 101, BIOL 213, COMM 103, MATH 105, and NURS 210.