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NUR 1142 - Introduction to Pharmacology and Math Calculations

1 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): BSC 1093C, MAC 1105 (or higher) or STA 2023 (or higher)–all with a letter grade of “C” or higher; acceptance into the Nursing Program
Corequisite(s): NUR 1010
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 CE6. The instructor will demonstrate CE6 in class.


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