PHN 101: Basic Pharmacology

Credits 3
Contact Hours
64
Description
This course will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of pharmacology from a nursing perspective through the discussion of the core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to the administration of pharmacologic therapies. Content based on client needs will include, but may not be limited to, the safe and effect administration of medications to the client. Specific content will include, but may not be limited to, drug calculations, classifications, dosages, legal aspects of administration and preparation, uses, actions, and side effects of selected drugs in each classification, parenteral administration of crystalloids, colloids, blood products, and client teaching including self-administration of medications.

Prerequisites

APN 101, CHM 101, MHP 101, NUR 101 or concurrently with NUR 101