NURS 135 - Introduction to Pharmacology Concepts

1 credits

Prerequisites
Acceptance to the Nursing Program.

Corequisites
NURS 171 - Nursing Concepts 1: Fundamentals

The student examines the application of nursing process as it relates to pharmacology. Students will review basic math skills necessary for safe dosage calculations; and learn pharmacology principles and legal considerations.

Theory Hours
1 theory hour.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

Course Outcomes
By the completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Describes the principles of pharmacology as they relate to the role of nursing in drug therapy management
Use math principles and methods essential for safe drug dosing
Identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to administer medications correctly and safely
Use textbooks, professional literature, audiovisual materials, and computer assisted learning programs to demonstrate understanding of pharmacological concepts
Discuss therapeutic actions, adverse reactions, drug and food interactions, and nursing implications of drugs to treat selected health alterations