NUR 253 - Safety in Med Administration:Pharmacology for Nurses

Institution:

Onondaga Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course focuses on safety issues involved in administering medications in a clinical setting. It covers drug classifications and the effects of that classification on the body systems. The student will be introduced to the basics of pharmacology and how the drugs work right down to the cellular level. This detailed information will make client assessments more meaningful. Case scenarios describing acutal medical errors will follow each classification studies. In addition to drug classification, medical calculations, legal aspects and safety issues will be presented.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sunyocc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 498-2622

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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