NRST 2820 - INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY

Institution:

Northwest College

Subject:

Nursing Studies

Description:

Students learn the concepts of basic pharmacology and the nursing management of drug therapy including the examination of body systems and related drug therapy within each system. It explores the basic drug groups, key similarities and differences among drugs in each group and the nursing care for each group utilizing the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on the mechanism of action for each group, its therapeutic use, adverse effects and dosages. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010, PSYC1000, ZOO 2010, and successful admission to the Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRST 1540, NRST 1580, and NRST 1710. (2 hrs lec)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northwestcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 754-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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