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Pharmacology in Nursing

General

Prefix

NURS

Course Number

317

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Nursing

College/School

College of Health and Wellness Professions

Description

Principles of pharmacology and their relationship to patient centered care. Classification of drugs, basic mechanisms of drug interaction, safety and calculations for drug administration and nursing interventions.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Apply knowledge and principles of pharmacology in designing holistic interventions for individuals, families, communities and populations.

Outcome

Utilize critical thinking in applying safety and the medication rights in nursing practice.

Outcome

Use pharmacokinetics appropriately with diverse populations.

Outcome

Incorporate related research , evidence based practice, computer technology and informatics in providing nursing care related to pharmacotherapeutics.

Outcome

Integrate professional behaviors, interdisciplinary communication, values and standards into nursing practice.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Basic principles, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions. 15% Dosage calculation, methods of administration. 10% Nursing process, nursing interventions, patient education, prioritization relating to pharmacology. 15% Pharmacotherapeutics, drugs in pregnancy and breast feeding, drugs in pediatrics, drugs in gerontology. 10% Patient centered care, safety, quality, collaboration and teamwork as it relates to pharmacology. 10% Cultural considerations, legal and ethical issues in nursing and pharmacology. 10% Computer technology and informatics use in pharmacology. 10% Research, evidence based practice, genomics in pharmacology. 10% Prototype drugs. 10%

Dependencies

Courses

NURS317 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

NURS317 is a completion requirement for: