NUR1143 Pharmacological Principles in Nursing -

2 Credit Hours

(Fall, Spring)

This course introduces students to concepts and principles ofpharmacology related to safeadministration 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 calculation, as well as factors that affect the absorption, excretion, distribution, and metabolism of drugs, and drug actions, adverse effects and interactions.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 1021C or LPN licensure