Pharmacology for Caring Practical Nursing I

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This course introduces basic principles of pharmacology content to maximize health and wellness. Throughout this course, key points about medication, such as the mechanism of action, routes of administration, medication as it relates to the different body systems and diseases, categories, factors affecting medication administration, abbreviations and symbols, systems of measurements, delivery systems, and calculations for drug administration are covered. Indications for use, cautions, contraindications, drug interactions, adverse effects, side effects of selected drugs, and specific nursing responsibilities when administering a medication are explored. The concepts of the nursing process, pharmacology, and patient teaching will be utilized throughout this course in preparation for clinical and lab. The concepts of Watson’s Caring Science, Human Caring Theory and Quality and Safety in Education Nurses (QSEN) will be utilized throughout this course.