PNS123 Practical Nursing Pharmacology II

This course builds upon the concepts introduced in Practical Nursing Pharmacology I (PNS 113). The practical nursing student is introduced to the calculation methods and nursing concepts for safe and effective administration of medications via the peripheral IV route. The practical nurse's role in pharmacotherapeutics is explored in the context of both therapeutic and pharmacological medication classes. An emphasis will be placed on the therapeutic use of medications and natural products for diverse patients across the lifespan. The nursing process will be utilized to guide students as they provide holistic nursing care.

Credit Hours

1

Lecture Hours

1

Prerequisite

PNS110 Practical Nursing I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS111 Practical Nursing Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS112 Practical Nursing Lab I Minimum Grade of: C and PNS113 Practical Practical Nursing Pharmacology I Minimum Grade of: C and PSY101 Introduction to Psychology and BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I

Corequisite

PNS120 Practical Nursing II and PNS121 Practical Nursing Clinical II and PNS122 Practical Nursing Lab II and PSY110 Lifespan Psychology and BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II

Program Major Restrictions

Practical Nursing (PN)