NU238 — Pharmacology for Nurses
NU 238 - Pharmacology for Nurses NU 238 - Pharmacology for Nurses This course is designed to assist the student nurse in acquiring basic knowledge of the science of drugs. Basic pharmacologic principles are introduced, but the course focus is on the application of the knowledge to the provision of client care and education. The course content includes an introduction to pharmacology, including terminology, legislation, and general principles of drug action. Within each drug classification, a drug prototype will be focused on, including action, use, safe dose, side and/or adverse effects, contraindications, drug and food interactions, nursing responsibilities, and patient education. Course
Prerequisites: NU116, NU117, NU120, NU128, NU126, NU127, NU236, NU237