This course introduces the student to pharmacology. Pharmacologic concepts included in this course are pharmacokinetics, routes of administration, dosage calculation, therapeutic effects, side and adverse effects, interactions, contraindications, and principles of safe medication administration.
Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NUTR 105, PSYC 105, PHIL 105, NURS 101, 121, 141, 151 and 161.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
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Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
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Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical Thinking
Core Topics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Routes of administration
- Therapeutic effects, side and adverse effects, drug interactions, drug contraindications
- Medication safety
- Dosage calculations
- Safe medication administration
- Introduction to common medications