Pharmacology

NRSG 1014

Course description

Students explore the concepts of pharmacology as they further develop the skills necessary for the safe administration of medications. With a focus on pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacodynamics, the student will develop an understanding of major drug classifications and selected individual drugs, mechanisms of action, indications for use, therapeutic and adverse effects, nursing considerations and essential client teaching using the nursing process. Drug legislation, medication standards of practice, legal, ethical and cultural aspects of drug administration are explored. There is an emphasis on the role of the nurse in the administration of medications and dosage calculation skills are reviewed

Credits

3

Course Hours

42

Prerequisites

(Post Secondary level BIOL 1002 Anatomy and Physiology - Adv. Minimum Grade of 65
or Post Secondary level NRSG 1029 Anatomy and Physiology 2 Minimum Grade of 65)
and Post Secondary level NRSG 1013 Math for Meds Minimum Grade of 65
and Post Secondary level NRSG 1022 AHA Minimum Grade of P

Students registering for credit courses for the first time must declare a program at the point of registration. Declaring a program does not necessarily mean students must complete a program, individual courses may be taken for skill improvement and upgrading.

For more information, please contact Continuing Education