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Oct 18, 2024
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PN 125B - Pharmacology for Practical Nursing Practice Part I Credits: 2 Description Integrates pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of medications in several classifications and how to use this information in basic nursing practice. Legal and ethical issues, nursing responsibilities in relation to medication administration, and dosage calculation will be discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Use critical reasoning when applying pharmacological principles and using pharmacological resources for patients with acute health care needs.
- Distinguish between major drug categories by prototypes as used in the treatment of patients with acute health care needs.
- Use standard abbreviations in drug therapy.
- Assume basic responsibilities and accountability as a Practical Nurse in terms of the legal aspects of medication administration.
- Calculate accurate drug dosages in the patient care setting and be aware of recommended safe dosages.
Prerequisite: None Corequisite: None Graded: Letter Grade
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