NSG-118: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice II

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Nursing
Department
Nursing
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Nursing
Course Number
118
Course Title
Pharmacology for Nursing Practice II
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
BIO-234, NSG-101, NSG-115, NSG-117, all with a minimum grade of C
Co-requisites
NSG-119, NSG-121 or Nursing department permission.
Catalog Course Description

Continues to explore the principles of safe medication administration, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics and basic pharmacology. Covers master dosage calculations for complex medication for adult clients. Drug classifications correlate with topics covered in NSG-119 and NSG-121.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. CNS Stimulant Drugs
  2. Anticoagulants/Antiplatelet Drugs
  3. Antidiabetic Drugs
  4. Thyroid and Anti-thyroid Drugs
  5. Anesthetic Drugs
  6. Antihypertensive/Diuretic/Antilipemic Drugs
  7. Ophthalmic Drugs
  8. Antiviral Drugs
  9. Psychotherapeutic Drugs
  10. CNS Depressants and Muscle Relaxant Drugs
  11. Drugs to Treat Addictions and Substance Abuse
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Use the principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics with the nursing process to determine effectiveness of medications administered.
  2. Successfully calculate complex medication dosages with at least 90% accuracy.
  3. Use the principles of safe medication administration when considering the legal and ethical responsibility of administering medications.
  4. Identify the correct medication for the correct disease process.
  5. State drug classifications and actions associated with the pathophysiology of disease.
  6. State drug actions, side effects, adverse effects, correct dosages and drug interactions.
  7. Anticipates learning needs of patients.
  8. Identify nursing implications.
General Information

The core learning objectives are applied in the teaching of all course topics.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessments of academic achievement may include, but are not limited to medication dosage calculations, discussion forums, case studies, and multiple choice testing.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Departmental Exam
Other Exam
Minimum Departmental Exam Score
80.00
Other Exam Details

HESI Pharmacology Exam with a score of 900 or higher. Maximum number of attempts: two.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2022
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2022