NURS 303: Pharmacology II

Program
Semester Hours 3.0

Pharmacology II extends the core pharmacological principles presented in Pharmacology I. This course allows for the learner to build upon and apply previous gained knowledge and skills with the continuation of safe medication practice including a further immersion into the basic drug classifications, principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, error prevention and reduction, and competency in drug calculations. The course encompasses a comprehensive approach of the nursing process to provide a foundation for the nurse in health promotion, disease prevention, and management through the provision of safe and effective medication therapy including considerations such as complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies.

Prerequisites

BIOL 120, 121; NURS 203,204,302,304,305.

Corequisites

NURS 306, 307