NUR 231: Pharmacology I

This course introduces students to the basic principles of pharmacology in nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the nurse’s role and responsibilities in relation to medication administration. 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. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors in drug therapy are examined in relation to the major body systems and management of patient health. Legal, ethical, and lifespan considerations are discussed.