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NRS 303 - Pharmacology of Nursing Practice I


Units: 1.5
One hour lecture and 1.5 hours of lab per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing program
Corequisite: NRS 200   and NRS 201  
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. Changed from NRS 204 effective F17.
Graded: Letter Grade



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