NRSG215 — Pathopharmacology 4
NRSG 215 - Pathopharmacology 4 NRSG 215 - Pathopharmacology 4 1 Credits Pharmacology concepts and the use of medications in the role of a nurse for advanced acute illnesses are the focus of this course. Intravenous fluid, including parenteral nutrition and advanced medication administration practices with complex, multi-step numerical calculations for rates of administration and titration medications are explored. Common medication classifications and considerations related to disorders of inflammation, infection, oxygenation, perfusion, acid/base balance, and hemostasis are examined. 5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NRSG Fees Quarters Typically all Day, Evening Winter Day, Evening Spring Day, Evening Designed to Serve Fourth quarter AAS-Registered Nurse program students. Active Date 20250520T14:14:57 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Lecture 11 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Concepts: Pharmacology, Metabolism, Cellular Regulation, and Safety Exemplars: Fluid & Electrolyte Balance, Medication Administration, Dosage Calculation (titration), Error Prevention, Injury/Illness Prevention, Hand-Off Communication (SBAR), Pharmacodynamics, and Pharmacokinetics Student Learning
Prerequisites: NRSG135