NUR 2140 - Pharmacology for Nurses - AS

2 credits
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ASN Program - Entry or Transition Nursing Curriculum
Medication administration requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on the principles of pharmacology. The focus of this course is to assist the student in applying knowledge of pharmacology and the nursing process to direct nursing decisions relative to safe drug administration and to ensure compliance with standards of practice. This course focuses on identification of drug classifications, drug interactions, calculation of dosages and solutions, and application of the nursing process to clinical situations. This course will require some basic computer skills.