2022-2023 Course Catalog

NURS 154 Pharmacological Principles for Nursing Practice

presents an overview of the basic drug knowledge nurses need for safe and effective drug administration. The action, characteristics, and adverse effects of drugs classified by body systems are studied. The nursing process is applied to drug therapy. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0).

Credits

3.0

Prerequisite

must be accepted into the ADN or LPN nursing program, or have current LPN licensure, or approval of the Nursing Program Director

Division and Department

Health Professions / Nursing