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.