NUR 1012 - Basic Concepts of Pharmacology

2 Credits

Overview of the basic principles of pharmacology including major drug classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered care. Central points include safety, quality improvement factors in the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Note: This course was previously listed as NUR 112.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 2101, ENG 1021, PSY 2440, HPR 1010, with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite(s): NUR 1009, BIO 2102, and MAT 1120