PNS123 Practical Nursing Pharmacology II
This course builds upon the concepts introduced in Practical Nursing Pharmacology I (PNS 113). The practical nursing student is introduced to the calculation methods and nursing concepts for safe and effective administration of medications via the peripheral IV route. The practical nurse's role in pharmacotherapeutics is explored in the context of both therapeutic and pharmacological medication classes. An emphasis will be placed on the therapeutic use of medications and natural products for diverse patients across the lifespan. The nursing process will be utilized to guide students as they provide holistic nursing care.
Prerequisite
BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and
PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C and
PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and
PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and
PNS113 Practical Practical Nursing Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C and
PNS120 Practical Nursing II Minimum Grade of: C and
PNS121 Practical Nursing Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C
Corequisite
BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and
PSY110 Lifespan Psychology Minimum Grade of: C and
PNS122 Practical Nursing Lab II Minimum Grade of: C
Major Restrictions
Practical Nursing Certificate
Program Major Restrictions
Practical Nursing (PN)