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Nursing Pharmacology

Credits: 2
Course Number: 31-543-303

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Course Description

31-543-303 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY ...this course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. (Prerequisites: Accepted into Practical Nursing Program; Corequisites: 31-543-301, Nursing Fundamentals; 10-809-188, Developmental Psych; 31-806-312, Anatomy/Structure-Function)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Apply basic pharmacology principles to medication management
  2. Examine legal, ethical, social, and cultural issues related to medication administration
  3. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of antimicrobial drugs
  4. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of autonomic nervous system drugs
  5. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of respiratory system drugs
  6. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of cardiovascular and renal systems drugs
  7. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of gastrointestinal system drugs
  8. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of central nervous system drugs
  9. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of endocrine system drugs
  10. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of analgesic and musculoskeletal system drugs

Class Details

Class Number:
23384
Delivery:
Blended - 50%-99% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Date Range:
-
Estimated Cost:
$332.70 *

Class Notes

  • This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.

  • All exams will be proctored in the Assessment Center. The instructor will provide you with exam information.

Meeting Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location(s)
01/27/25 - 05/19/25 M
7:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Sturgeon Bay Campus Room HS101
01/27/25 - 05/19/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost

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