Catalog Info
Title when registering
Pharmacology for NSG Practice
Course Master
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
BIO-233, BIO-234, ENG-131, HCS-131 or CIS-100, PSY-131, One of the following Math courses: MATH-115, MATH-131, MATH-141, MATH-165, MATH-175, or MATH-180. All with a minimum grade of C or instructor permission.
Co-requisites
NSG-101, NSG-117
Course Description
This course is designed to provide a foundation in the basic principles of pharmacology that utilize clinical judgment and the nursing process for safe medication administration. Legal and ethical nursing responsibilities and rationale for understanding current drug therapy involved in the common disorders of the major body systems are also included. Routes of medication administration, client education, and dosage calculations are components of this course.
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Minimum Departmental Exam Score
80.00%
Departmental Exam Details
Couse Final Exam
Minimum Score on Other Exam
900
Other Exam Details
HESI Pharmacology Exam with a score of 900 or higher. Maximum number of attempts: two
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2023 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.