Nursing B.S.
Course Description
Pharmacology Nursing PracticeThis course presents knowledge of pharmacology used in nursing practice while caring for individuals across the lifespan. Normal anatomy and physiology is correlated with the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of major drug classes using prototypical drugs. Considerations for client assessment, drug administration and evaluation of effectiveness will be addressed through: informatics, client teaching, health literacy, healthcare policy and drug development. Integration of knowledge will be demonstrated through a medication management project and/or a service learning project. This is an online course with enhanced electronic communications requiring Blackboard; Adobe Connect with webcam & USB headset; Microsoft Office [WORD, PowerPoint and Excel 2010 or higher] and the Internet. Pre/Co requisite: BIOL 301 and NURS 310 with a C+ or better or permission of Director 3 credits (3 lecture hours) spring semester
