NURS 2410 - PHARMACOLOGY IN COMPLEX ILLNESS

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

NURS Nursing

Description:

This course guides the learner in applying the concepts of safety, clinical judgment, leadership, patient-centeredness, and professionalism in the exploration of pharmacological principles that include the mechanism of action, therapeutic responses, adverse effects, and potential interaction of the selected classes of drugs commonly prescribed for patients with complex illnesses. The nursing process provides the framework for the study of therapeutic administration of medications commonly used to treat various acute conditions. Health care provider responsibilities, interprofessional teamwork, safe medication administration practices, and patient education are emphasized for overall health stabilizations and improvement. Prerequisite: Completion of NURS 2300 and NURS 2310. (1 lect.)

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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