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NURS 3307 - Introduction to Pharmacology


Credits: 2

Description: This course introduces pharmacology that integrates concepts of physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, and nursing to build a foundation for safe administration of medications. The student will explore concepts of drug classification, therapeutic actions, indications, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, contraindications, nursing implications, and drug-drug interactions. Dosage calculation principles will be introduced. Clinical judgment skills will continue to be developed in the classroom setting. Prerequisite: Admission to Nursing major. Corequisite: NURS 2007 , NURS 3007 , NURS 3017 , NURS 3107 , NURS 3117 , NURS 3127 , NURS 3038  and NURS 3207 . Approved for distance education.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing major.
Corequisite(s): NURS 2007 , NURS 3007 , NURS 3017 , NURS 3107 , NURS 3117 , NURS 3127 , NURS 3038  and NURS 3207 .