Institutional Learning Outcomes: This introductory course examines the principles of pharmacology required to administer medications in a safe and professional manner. Medication administration requires the application of the nursing process for clinical decision making. Various routes of medication administration are introduced, and complementary, Indigenous and alternative remedies, and polypharmacy across the lifespan are also explored. Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program Co-Requisites: PNUR 1420, PNUR 1520, PNUR 1600, PNUR 1700, PNUR 1750.
Institutional Learning Outcomes: This introductory course examines the principles of pharmacology required to administer medications in a safe and professional manner. Medication administration requires the application of the nursing process for clinical decision making. Various routes of medication administration are introduced, and complementary, Indigenous and alternative remedies, and polypharmacy across the lifespan are also explored. Prerequisites: Admission to the Practical Nursing Program Co-Requisites: PNUR 1420, PNUR 1520, PNUR 1600, PNUR 1700, PNUR 1750.
