In this course students will learn foundational knowledge about essential pharmacological principles. Medication safety and the nurses' role in safe medication practice will be emphasized. Students look at medications in relation to body systems and in promoting wellness. Emphasis will be given to recognizing adverse effects and implementing important nursing considerations, client education, and medication administration safety across the lifespan. Students will explore issues within the pharmaceutical industry. Prerequisite: NURS 1800, NURS 1830, NURS 1840, BIOL 1692, BIOL 1694, BIOL 1592, BIOL 1594 Corequisite: NURS 2170, NURS 2740, NURS 2300, NURS 2750
In this course students will learn foundational knowledge about essential pharmacological principles. Medication safety and the nurses' role in safe medication practice will be emphasized. Students look at medications in relation to body systems and in promoting wellness. Emphasis will be given to recognizing adverse effects and implementing important nursing considerations, client education, and medication administration safety across the lifespan. Students will explore issues within the pharmaceutical industry. Prerequisite: NURS 1800, NURS 1830, NURS 1840, BIOL 1692, BIOL 1694, BIOL 1592, BIOL 1594 Corequisite: NURS 2170, NURS 2740, NURS 2300, NURS 2750
