NURS 126 - Pharmacology in Nursing Practice II

2 Credits

This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence that reinforces 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 additional 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 211, BIOL 211L, NURS 101, NURS 101C, NURS 125
Recommended Co-Requisite(s): BIOL 312 - may also be taken as a prerequisite