PNS113 Practical Practical Nursing Pharmacology I

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

Credit Hours

1

Lecture Hours

1

Corequisite

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

Attributes

  • Free Elective

Major Restrictions

Practical Nursing Certificate

Program Major Restrictions

Practical Nursing (PN)