NSG-206: Pharmacology for Nursing Practice IV

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Nursing
Department
Nursing
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Nursing
Course Number
206
Course Title
Pharmacology for Nursing Practice IV
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
NSG-201, NSG-202, NSG-207 with minimum grade of C.
Co-requisites
NSG-208, NSG-209, NSG-212 or Nursing department permission
Catalog Course Description

Continues to study principles of safe medication administration, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of medications and basic pharmacology. Drug classifications studied this semester correlate with the topics covered in NSG-209 and NSG-208.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Adrenergic Blocking Drugs
  2. Adrenrgic Drugs
  3. Antidiabetic Drugs
  4. Antiparkinson Drugs
  5. Cholinergic Drugs
  6. Cholinergic Blocking Drugs
  7. Antiepileptic Drugs
  8. Life Span Considerations
  9. Drug Therapies for Biological and Chemical Terrorism
  10. Fluids and Electrolytes
  11. Women's Health and Maternity Drugs
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Apply the principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics with the Nursing process to determine appropriateness and effectiveness of medications administered.
  2. Calculate complex medication dosages with at least 90% accuracy.
  3. Apply the principles of safe medication administration when considering the legal and ethical responsibility of administering medications.
  4. Analyze 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
Other Exam
Other Exam Details

Pharmacology HESI exam with score 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