NURS 105 Pharmacology Concepts

This introductory course utilizes basic mathematics as a foundation for medication dosage calculations. Basic and advanced medication calculations are emphases in this course. Advanced intravenous and weight-based dosage calculations will also be discussed. An introduction to drug classifications, indications, and nursing considerations will be discussed in each unit. Class hours: 2; Clinical hours: 0; Credit hours: 2.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

ASN: None. Advanced Placement LPN Option: BIOL 203, BIOL 204; NURS 106, NURS 107, NURS 108; PSYC 201

Corequisites

ASN: BIOL 203; NURS 106, NURS 107, NURS 108, NURS 109, NURS 110; PSYC 201. Advanced Placement LPN Option: NURS 109, NURS 110, NURS 115, NURS 116, NURS 117, NURS 118; PSYC 206

Offered

Fall (ASN), Spring (Advanced Placement LPN)