PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING

Throughout this course, major drug classes and the drugs within them are examined in regards to pharmacotherapeutics as well as nursing implications associated with their administration.  Specifically, student learning is focused on drug class actions, major side effects, clinical indications, administration, adverse reactions, contraindications/major drug interactions, overdose/toxicity, nursing implications and interventions.  Active student learning is required for success in the course.  Student critical thinking ability will be fostered by assigned clinical-based critical thinking activities.