NURS1425 Pharmacology I

This course provides an introduction to pharmacological concepts and drug classifications including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, common adverse/side effects, and contraindications to use. The role of technology for safe medication administration and legal documentation is explored.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the nursing program

Course Requirements and Evaluation

Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.

Learning Outcomes

The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Recognize the major classifications of medications, common medications within each classification, potential/actual complications (side effects), contradictions and rationales for medication administration
Describe principles of safe medication administration in relation to pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics and the nurses’ role in preventing medication errors
Recognize reliable information related to pharmacology to use for medication information
Describe the nursing process when administering pharmacological therapies to clients across the lifespan
Describe the legal and ethical implications of medication administration
Describe the learning needs for clients taking various classifications of medications

Text and References

A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the campus store and in eServices.

Course Scheduling

The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE).  Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals.  Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.

Accommodations Statement

Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html

Campus

Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300

Credit Details

Lecture:

2