NUR 1141 - Pharmacologic Principles in Nursing I

1 Credit Hour
(Fall, Spring)

This course introduces students to concepts and principles of pharmacology related to safe administration of therapeutic agents within the nursing process framework. Students begin to learn major drug classifications and selected exemplars along with principles of safe, effective administration of drugs. Students will learn dosage calculations, factors that affect the absorption, excretion, distribution, and metabolism of drugs, as well as drug actions, adverse effects, and interactions.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the AS Nursing Program

Special Nursing Program policies may apply to this course.