NRS2400 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

This course will introduce the essential elements of pharmacology and safe and effective medication administration. Students will determine how individual patient factors affect pharmacologic decision-making and explore responsibility and accountability for the rights of medication administration within the scope of nursing practice.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

A grade of C or better is required in all prerequisites: BIO 1112/1113, BIO 2312/2313, BIO 2412/2413, PSY 2100, WHE 3240, BIO 2122 or ABSN student status.

Corequisite

To be taken with NRS 2100, NRS 2200, and NRS 2300

Offered

• Fall

Course Outcomes

1. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and
   pharmacodynamics across the lifespan.
2. 2. Describe indications, contraindications, side effects and dosing for commonly used drugs.
3. 3. Classify the therapeutic effects and adverse effects of these drugs on each client.
4. 4. Promote client safety and prevent medical errors
5. 5. Adhere to the principles of “the rights of medication administration”.