NUR113 Pharmacology I

This introductory course provides the theoretical background that enables nursing students to provide safe, effective and holistic nursing care related to medications and natural products given to diverse patients throughout the lifespan. Basic concepts and techniques of dosage calculations and medication administration by a variety of routes will be explored. Learners will apply the steps of the nursing process when administering medications. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills when using pharmacological information sources and technology.

Credit Hours

1

Lecture Hours

1

Corequisite

PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C or NUR110 Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

Major Restrictions

Nursing, Associate in Science

Practical Nursing Certificate

Program Major Restrictions

Practical Nursing (PN), Nursing (ADN) Day