Pharmacology

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce major drug families and classifications. Students will learn pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic uses, adverse reactions, precautions and contraindications, nursing interventions, and client education of selected drugs. Prerequisites: CHE 113, BMS 243, and BMS 250 or equivalent. Prerequisite or corequisite: NUR 221, 232, 250 and 315. NUR 250 Fundamentals of Nursing and Healthcare (3 cr. hrs.) This course introduces students to foundational concepts of nursing care. Students will develop an understanding and application of the nursing process to patient care. Includes laboratory, clinical and simulation experiences. Prerequisites: BMS 243 and 250 or equivalent, admission to the nursing program and NUR 232/232L. Enrollment in NUR 250 requires simultaneous enrollment in NUR 250L and NUR 250P . NUR 250L Laboratory for Fundamentals of Nursing and Healthcare (0.5 cr. hr .) This course will be graded on a pass/fail basis for all students. Simultaneous enrollment in NUR 250 and NUR 250P is required. NUR 250P Fundamentals of Nursing and Healthcare Practicum/Simulation (0.5 cr. hr .) This course will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis for all students. Simultaneous enrollment in NUR 250 and NUR 250L is required.