NPN 111 - Pharmacology

Institution:

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

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Description:

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 Practical Nursing program AND CPR for Health Care Providers certification to be maintained throughout enrollment in the program AND [(NAA 100 or equivalent) within the past three years OR active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry] AND Computer Literacy as defined by KCTCS. 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) with a minimum grade of C: in each course] Lecture: 3 credits (105 contact hours).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu

Phone Number:

(270) 769-2371

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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