INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an introduction to pharmacology and safe medication administration. Course content includes clinical judgment, ethical principles, legal standards and cultural considerations as they relate to medications affecting body systems of adult clients. Dimensional analysis is utilized to correctly calculate medication dosages. Student learning outcomes specified in this course reflect the QSEN competencies relevant to the scope of practice for the registered nurse. This course consists of 2.13 theory credit hours with thirty-two (32) contact hours of content for a total of 2 credit hours.