NRS 204 - Pharmacology of Nursing Practice

Units: 1.5
One hour lecture per week and 1.5 hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the Clinical Nursing Program
Corequisite: NRS 200
Description: This course provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, including: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication interactions and potential adverse medication reactions. Emphasis is placed on an overview of basic medication principles, pharmacological classification, and drug therapy across the lifespan, drug regulations, nutrition and dietary supplements, and drug levels and toxicology. The laboratory content focuses on the development of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to calculate and administer medications in a simulated setting to achieve safe and professional nursing practice.
Graded: Letter Grade