NUR150 Pharmacology I

This course is part one of a two part course and contributes to the preparation of nursing students for registered nurse licensure and entry level practice by providing the concepts necessary for sound judgment in the use of chemical agents and the theoretical base for skills required to administer medications, and incorporates the principles of the nursing process in administering medications safely and accurately. Included in discussions are concepts underlying the medical use of drugs including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. Selected commonly administered drugs are studied.

Prerequisites

NUR162

Corequisites

NUR109

Credit Hours:

4.00

Catalog Code:

NUR150