NUR 112 - 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.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 201, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite(s): NUR 109, BIO 202, and MAT 103