NRSG140 Pharmacologic Support for Patient-Centered Care

This course outlines the basic concepts of pharmacology and the nurse’s role in medication administration. Concepts in the course include pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapuetics. Students learn the importance of client-centered approaches to safe administration and evaluation of client responses to drug regimens. Learning laboratory sessions include drug calculations, administration of blood and blood products, intravenous (IV) drug administration, central line administration of drugs and IV error prevention strategies.

Prerequisite

MATH153, NRSG129, NRSG130, NRSG131

Corequisite

BIO210, NRSG132, NRSG133

Credits

4

Distribution

Health

Notes

This course is no longer offered.