NUR 2140C - Pharmacology

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course introduces the student to the basic pharmacologic concepts and principles related to the safe administration of therapeutic agents. Based on Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies, this course is designed to facilitate the students understanding of the mechanisms of drug actions and provides a safe approach to drug administration. Student’s learn major drug classifications and selected prototypes along with principles and techniques of safe, effective administration of drugs and other therapeutic agents, drug interactions, legal responsibilities, and nursing considerations for specific drugs affecting all body systems. Students eliminate medication errors through the practice of dosage calculations and application of the nursing process. Students practice may practice in a virtual simulated environment and/or nursing simulated lab. Successful completion of NUR2020C or acceptance into the PN to ASN bridge program required for enrollment.
Occupational (A.S. and A.A.S.)