NPN 111 - Pharmacology

Institution:

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College

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Description:

Hours: 3 Course ID: 005728 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: Current CPR card for Health Care Providers; 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 Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry. Admission into the Practical Nursing Program. Prerequisite or corequisite: (BIO 135 or BIO 139) and (AHS 115 or CLA 131 or AHS 120 or OST 103) and (AHS 100 or PSY 223). Minimum C grade. Lecture: 3 credits (105 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southeast.kctcs.edu

Phone Number:

(606) 589-2145

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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