Spring Semester 2017 - Credit Courses

Pharmacology Practical Nurses

Prerequisites: BIOH 104N, BIOH 105L, M 120M, PSYX 100A, AND WRIT 101W and acceptance into the PN program.Corequisite(s): NRSG 136.This course introduces the student to the knowledge needed to provide safe nursing care to clients across the life span in the administration of medications. Content covered includes the basic pathophysiology of common disease processes, as well as the basic principles of pharmacology such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication interactions, and potential adverse medication reactions. The emphasis is on client centered care utilizing the nursing process and incorporating evidence-based practice within the licensed practical nurse scope of practice.