Academic Catalog 2016-2018

NURS 2030 Pharmacology I

Basic and introductory concepts are covered in this course: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug administration principles, regulations, scope of practice, and fundamentals of safe medication administration; students are introduced to the nursing process, and the nurse-patient relationship as they apply to pharmacological interventions; common drug prototypes are explored for common chronic conditions - 1 theory hour. A letter grade of ‘C+’ (2.3) or higher is necessary to pass the course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all required Nursing pre-clinical courses (see prerequisite criteria) and admission to the Nursing program.

Credits

1.00 unit