NURS 141 - Pharmacology for Nurses I

Institution:

Butler County Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course introduces students to basic concepts of pharmacology and safe nursing practice in medication administration. Concepts include: accurate dose calculation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, cultural and ethical considerations related to pharmacology, and legal implications of medicine administration. The techniques used to maximize safety in the administration of medications are emphasized.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Nursing Program

Corequisites:

NURS 101, BIOL 131, PHED 125, and PSYC 201

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bc3.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 287-8711

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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