NURS 1060 - Pharmacology Fundamentals and Drug Dosage Calculations

Institution:

Lakeland Community College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course introduces general principles of pharmacology as they relate to safe, quality, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care of individuals. Concepts presented include pharmacotherapeutics, the nursing process, critical thinking, quality improvements, and legal responsibilities of the nurse. Included is instruction on dosage calculations of medication for various developmental labels. Students apply course content while caring for adult patients in NURS 1090 Nursing Care of the Adult I, which is taken concurrently.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

admission to Nursing program

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lakelandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(440) 525-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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