NRSG 115 - Pathopharmacology 1

1 Credits

This course is an introduction to pharmacology and the use of medications in the role of a nurse. Terminology associated with pharmacology, medication administration routes, safe practices, and beginning level medication calculations are introduced to the student. Common medication classifications related to the concepts of health and illness, care and comfort are explored.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve First quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students.
Active Date 20230320T10:58:07

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
ProfTech Related Instruction

Computation
Safety

Course Outline
Pharmacology & Metabolism

Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics

Safety

Medication administration
Dosage calculations
Error prevention

Student Learning Outcomes
Clinical Judgment

Define principles of pharmacology and medication administration related terminology and equipment.

Safety

Demonstrate accuracy in 1-2 step medication related numerical calculations

Informatics and Quality Improvement

Describe the benefits and limitations of selected safety enhanced medication administration related technologies