Pharmacology for Nursing

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to nursing pharmacology and the administration of medications. The basics of core drug knowledge, including pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics are presented. Emphasis is placed on learning drug classification by categories affecting various body systems and disease states. Legal aspects of drug administration, including nursing safeguards, are included. Students who have had a previous Pharmacology course for nurses may apply for a course waiver. If the student has not had a previous Pharmacology course, with faculty approval, the student may complete the test-out process, take this course in-seat, or take the course online. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Associate or Bachelor Level Nursing program; CHEM 109 or CHEM 110 .