N160 Pharmacology for Nurses
Keywords
nursing, pharmacology
Project
Authors
Danko, Carrie
Date Submitted
2015-09
Material Type
Collection
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Saddleback College
Industry Partner
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 3
Additional Public Access
Abstract
Course Provides a methodical approach for administering drugs and monitoring the patient’s response to drug therapy. Content includes general principles of pharmacology, as well as legal, ethical, and safety aspects of medication administration. Focuses on the interaction between core drug knowledge (pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, contraindications or precautions, adverse effects and drug interactions) and core patient variables (health status, lifespan and gender, diet, lifestyle and habits, environment, inherited traits, and US cultural groups). Emphasizes nursing responsibilities maximizing therapeutic effects, and minimizing adverse effects. Provides the foundation of basic pharmacology required for a nurse.
Industry (NAISC)
Health Care and Social Assistance -- Hospitals (622)
Occupation (SOC)
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations -- Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Certificate
Credential
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Credential
Stacked/Latticed Credential Model
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
2nd Year Community College or equivalent
Upper division of Bachelors degree or equivalent
Skill Level
Quality Assurance Organization
Healthcare Editorial Board