NUR 230 Pharmacology

Prerequisites: BIO 101 or BIO 201, BIO 102 or BIO 202, NUR 110, NUR 201 and NUR 225 with grade of C or better
Co-requisite: NUR 226

The focus of this course is drug safety and the role of pharmacology in nursing practice. The emphasis is on the general principles of drug action that form the basis for understanding the actions of specific drugs. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate a basic understanding of pharmacology, drug safety, client education, and be able to apply the knowledge of pharmacologic basics to nursing practice. This course includes four hours in class per week.