NUR 203 Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology

Prerequisite: Admission to BSN program and completion of NUR 201, NUR 202 and NUR 303 or permission of the instructor. This course introduces the student to the principles and application of pharmacology within the context the nursing process. Indications for use, mechanism of action, effects, contraindications, and interactions for selected drugs and drug classes is explored. Emphasis is placed on the nursing role with respect to administration and monitoring of drug therapy.

Credits

3.0

Offered

Spring Semester