NUR 103 - Introduction to Pharmacological Concepts

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to provide students with a foundation of pharmacological concepts important to the safe administration of drug therapy as a part of patient care. This course emphasizes the mechanism of drug action, the subsequent effects of pharmacotherapy on the body, the nurse's responsibility for safe administration of drugs, and observations of the effects on the client. Drug administration is taught as an application of the nursing process in order to emphasize the degree of critical thinking and professional nurse accountability associated with drug therapy. In addition, major classifications of drugs are addressed. A series of competency-based skill labs are designed to enable students to master essential aspects of medications.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Other

Notes:

NUR103

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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