NURS 134 - Pharmacology In Nursing

Institution:

BridgeValley Community and Technical College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course utilizes the conceptual frameowrk and key concepts of the curriculum introduced in previous courses to focus on the study of pharmacology and its implications for nursing care of clients across the lifespan. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are studied focusing on the identification of therapeutic and non-therapeutic effects. Furthermore, students are introduced to drug classifications and specific drugs as used in selected common well-defined alterations in health. Finally, legal and ethical pharmacological issues relevant to nursing are discussed.

Credits:

0.00 - 3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.bridgemont.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 734-6601

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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