NPN 108 - Pharmacology in Nursing

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Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 3 Course ID: 005628 Introduces dosage calculations and medication administration of commonly used medications. Includes an overview of common drugs, drug classifications, and effects administered in the following modes: oral sublingual, rectal, topical, intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous including IV fluid administration skills. Emphasizes nursing responsibility, accountability, and application of nursing process to drug therapy. Prerequisite: Admission to program. Current CPR card for Health Care Providers or Red Cross Professional Rescuer; current certification must be maintained throughout the program.Successful completion of a Medicaid Nurse Aide equivalent course within the past three (3)years or proof of active status on the State Nurse Aide Registry (SRNA). (MT 110 or higher math) and (AHS 115 or CLA 131) and ENG 101. Minimum C grade. Prerequisite or corequisite:(BIO 139 and PSY 223). Minimum C grade.Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (45 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture Attributes: Course Also Offered in Modules

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.somerset.kctcs.edu/

Phone Number:

(877) 629-9722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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