NURS 133 - Pharmacology for Nurses

3.0 Credits
Presents pharmacologic concepts using a systems approach. Emphasizes client safety, nursing implications, compliance with therapy, client information literacy, and cultural awareness across the lifespan. Permit code required.
Prerequisite NURS 114 and NURS 115
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the legal and ethical standards related to the administration and documentation of prescribed medications.
Identify the mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and nursing implications of major classes of drugs.
Utilize information technology to access current, reliable information regarding prescription medications.
Integrate communication skills and pharmacologic knowledge to plan and implement client education regarding medications.
Incorporate critical thinking skills, assessment data, and pharmacologic knowledge to plan nursing care surrounding medication administration.
Apply knowledge of dosage calculation and pharmacologic principles across the lifespan.
Discuss the effects of social and cultural differences on medication administration, noncompliance with therapy, substance abuse, alternative therapies, and client teaching.