PNUR 1241 Practical Nursing Pharmacology I
The nursing process will be used to teach skills to prepare medications, administer by various routes, and record accurately. Basic mathematical calculations necessary to correctly calculate dosages for a variety of clients will be included. Terminology, abbreviations, and legal implications of drug administration will be emphasized. Basic knowledge of the LPN's responsibilities in IV therapy will be taught. Students must pass this course to participate in the clinical rotation in
PNUR 1138.
Prerequisite
Admission to Practical Nursing program;
PNUR 1138 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
BIOL 1564 or both
BIOL 2644 and
BIOL 2654 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Distribution
Nursing-Practical
Lecture Hours
1
Lab Hours
0
Fees
65