NURS 225 - Pharmacology

Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring

Examines classifications, uses, actions, and effects of major drug groups and nursing responsibilities for safe drug administration, including patient teaching. Includes drugs used for acute, chronic, and mental health care problems. The course also includes information for calculations needed to accurately figure factional dosages, equivalencies, safe dosages, and infusions as needed to safely implement medication administration for patients.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to clinical nursing program; MATH 100 and MATH 110 or MATH 140 or higher level math course; or instructor’s approval.
Corequisite(s): NURS 242, NURS 250