NU 238 - Pharmacology for Nurses

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to assist the student nurse in acquiring basic knowledge in the science of drugs. Basic pharmacologic principles are introduced, but the course focus is on application of the knowledge to the provision of client care and education. The course content includes an introduction to pharmacology, including terminology, legislation and general principles of drug action. Within each drug classification, a drug prototype will be focused on, including action, use, safe dose, side and/or adverse effects, contraindications, drug and food interactions, nursing responsibilities and patient education. Prerequisites: NU 236, NU 237, PS 201, BI 230, BI 231. Co-requisites: NU 246, NU 247, EN 121/EN 111 (Permission of the instructor.) S (N) F (C)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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