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2014-2015 Catalog 
    
    Apr 23, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NUR 224 - Pharmacology for Nursing Practice

Prerequisite: NUR 116  and NUR 117  or completion of NUR 116 -NUR 117  challenge exam for transition students, BIO 205  or concurrent enrollment.
(2 Credits)
This course provides information on a variety of drugs that students need to know in order to administer drugs safely. Major drug categories associated with body systems will be reviewed. Students will learn about drug pharmacokinetics, dosage, preparation, administration and interactions. Particular emphasis will be on the use of the nursing process when providing care to patients receiving medications. A grade of 75% or above must be achieved on all exams and a 75% or above must be attained on all course requirements. Total of 30 hours of lecture.



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