NUR 130 - Physical Assessment and Basic Pharmacology

Institution:

Tidewater Community College

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Description:

Teaches a systematic approach to performing physical assessment skills and basic pharmacological concepts. Includes basic principles of data collection and basic analysis using skills of interviewing and techniques of inspection, palpation, percussion and auscultation. Principles of pharmacology include dosage calculations, major drug classifications, drug legislation, legal aspects of medication administration, drug action on specific body systems, and basic computer applications. Provides supervised learning experiences in a college laboratory. Prerequisite: NUR 108. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tcc.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 822-1122

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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