This course introduces students to the scope of pharmacology in nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibilities in relation to medication administration. Legal, ethical, and lifespan considerations are discussed. Pharmacokinetic factors in drug therapy are examined in relation to the major body systems and management of patient health. Students develop foundational knowledge about major drug classifications using a structured, systematic approach that includes general principles of drug activity, major actions, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, nursing implications, evaluation, and patient teaching.
Prerequisites
Admission to the 15-month program.