NRSG 136 - Pharmacology for Practical Nurses Laboratory

Credit(s): 1

Prerequisite(s): BIOH 104, M 120, PSYX 100, WRIT 101, and acceptance into the Practical Nursing program.
Corequisite(s): NRSG 135.
This lab integrates the knowledge of safe medication administration into a laboratory environment. This includes dosage calculation, and safe administration of medications through a variety of appropriate routes, including intravenous therapy. (Spring Semester)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to

Utilize the nursing process to assess appropriate/inappropriate responses to therapy.
Demonstrate concepts learned in NRSG 135 in a lab setting.
Demonstrate appropriate nursing judgement at the PN level to safely admiinster medications and analyze response to medications with diverse patient populations in a lab environment.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of medicaitons to prevent and treat common diseases and health alterations in a lab environment.