NURS 1220 Pharmacology for Practical Nurses
Course Information
| Course Number | NURS 1220 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Pharmacology for Practical Nurses |
| Description | This course will address basic concepts of pharmacology and the effects on the body. The course focuses on drug classifications as they apply to all body systems. Understanding the therapeutic and adverse drug effects and appropriate actions will be addressed. The student will describe federal regulations to guide practice. The role of the practical nurse for client medication administration will be discussed using credible resources. (Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing Program is required in order to register for Nursing Courses) |
| Total Credits | 2 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 32 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing Program is required in order to register for Nursing Courses
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe basic pharmacology concepts.
- Describe drug classifications as they pertain to expected therapeutic effects.
- Choose appropriate actions when responding to potential and actual incompatibilities of client medications.
- Describe the importance of federal regulations and resources to guide practice.
- Demonstrate use of credible resources to guide practice.
- Discuss the role of the LPN in client medication education.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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