Fall 2024 Trine Course Catalog

NRS 113 Pharmacology for Nurses

This course focuses on the pharmacotherapeutic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacokinetic properties of drug therapy related to the human body.  The content will address all major drug classifications, the principle properties of commonly prescribed drugs and the interaction in all major body systems in humans.  For each classification, the nursing student will consider data collection, safe dosage/administration including all routes, therapeutic effect, adverse reactions/interactions, and patient education.

Credits

3

Lab Hours

0

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the nursing program

Corequisite

none