NRST 1680 - INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING CARE

Institution:

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Subject:

Nursing Studies

Description:

This course is designed to give the beginning nursing student a foundation in basic clinical pharmacology. Students are introduced to the foundational concepts of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and the mechanisms of drug interactions as they apply to patients in different functional states across the lifespan. These principles are then extended to major drug classes. The student learn about the pharmacologic action of major drug classes and use critical thinking to ensure maximum benefit and minimum harm for patients on specific pharmacotherapy.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sheridan.edu

Phone Number:

888-675-0505

Calendar System:

Semester

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