Class Number: 1010
Description: Hours: One hour lecture per week and 1.5 hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Nursing Program
Corequisite: NRS 200
Description: This course provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, including: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication interactions and potential adverse medication reactions. Emphasis is placed on an overview of basic medication principles, pharmacological classification, and drug therapy across the lifespan, drug regulations, nutrition and dietary supplements, and drug levels and toxicology. The laboratory content focuses on the development of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to calculate and administer medications in a simulated setting to achieve safe and professional nursing practice.
| Days | Time | Date Range | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TH | 09:00 AM - 11:50 AM | 01/18/2014 - 05/16/2014 | Bell Tower 1642 | Robin Covey |
Status: Open
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 1.50
Class Components: Lecture
Career: Undergraduate
Start Date: 01/18/2014
End Date: 05/16/2014
Grading: Letter Grade
Class Availability
Information below is 24 hours old.Enrollment Total: 42
Available Seats: 2
Wait List Capacity: 0
Wait List Total: 0
Textbook / Other Materials
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: 9781437735826
Title: Pharmacology for Nursing Care 8th Ed
Author: Lehne
Publish: El Sevier
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: 9781437735819
Title: Pharmacology for Nursing Care Study Guide 8th Ed
Author: Lehne
Publish: El Sevier
Textbook Status: Required
ISBN: 9781435438675
Title: Dimensional Analysis for meds 4th Ed
Author: Curren
Publish: Cengage
More textbook information including prices
Enrollment Information
- Lower Division
Notes
- Co-requisite Course Required
- Open to students admitted to the Nursing program