PN 140 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I

This course is an introduction to the use of pharmaceutical agents in nursing. Concepts include the methods and principles of pharmacology, the classification of drugs and drug administration using the nursing process. Drug classifications presented are drugs affecting the cardiovascular system, blood components and blood coagulation and the respiratory system. The role of the nurse as provider of care is emphasized, along with legal and ethical accountability.
Prerequisite(s): PN 130 and PN 130L
1 credit = 1 lecture