PN 130 Pharmacology for Practical Nursing I
this course provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, emphasizing safe and effective drug administration. Topics include major drug classes, rationale for use, dosage calculations, therapeutic effects, and potential adverse or side effects. Legal, ethical, and social considerations are integrated, and nursing implications are emphasized. The nursing process is applied to drug therapy to support safe, patient-centered care This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees; areas of concentration include practical nursing (credit hours 3.0, lecture hours 3.0).
Prerequisite
admissions to the Practical Nursing Program