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NUR 1142 - Introduction to Pharmacology and Math Calculations-AS

1 class hour 1 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BSC 1093C, MAC 1105 or higher
Co-requisite(s): NUR 1010, NUR 1061, NUR 1061L (for evening program)
Medication administration requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on the principles of pharmacology. The focus of this course is to introduce the student to the nurse’s role in the delivery and maintenance of safe and efficient drug treatment. Basic concepts of medication management are introduced. Content includes drug actions, systems of delivery, routes of administration, factors affecting drug action, ethical and legal concepts related to drug administration, and calculating medication dosages. This course may require some basic computer skills and WebCT. The instructor will demonstrate WebCT in class.


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