NURS 125 - Pharmacology in Nursing Practice I

2 Credits
This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence that introduces the basic principles of pharmacology used to safely administer medications and monitor effects of drug therapy. The clinical judgment model and the nursing process are used to highlight the nurse’s role in ensuring safe and effective pharmacological therapies for patients across the lifespan. Students learn the characteristics of select, commonly-used drug prototypes and classifications utilized for various health conditions and disease states.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s):
BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L; CHEM 150 and CHEM 150L
Co-requisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C; BIOL 211* and BIOL 211L*; BIOL 222* and BIOL 222L*

*May be taken as a prerequisite.