Pharmacology for Nursing
This course introduces pharmacology for nursing students. Topics include the profession’s legal & ethical framework as it relates to drug legislation and ethical use of drug therapy; how drug therapy impacts health; pertinent information relating to drug therapy; assessment needs of the patient; adverse effects of medications; gender, ethnic, and cultural influences impacting drug therapy; the importance of patient education; roles of the healthcare team; the importance of medication administration in the treatment plan; and the potential impact of medication costs on patient health.
- Date:
- 2015
- Primary Material Type:
- Hybrid/Blended Course
- Other Material Types:
- Assessment Tool, Assignment, Drill and Practice, Online Course Module, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Syllabus
- Institution:
- Roane State Community College
- Funding Source:
- TAACCCT Round 2
- Subjects:
- pharmacology, drug therapy, medications, medication administration, nursing, healthcare, nurses, patient care, dosage calculation, pharmalogic, patient education
Industry / Occupation
- Industry Partner:
- TN Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Industry Sector:
- Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
- Occupation:
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)
Education / Instructional Information
- Instructional Program:
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Language:
- English (United States)
- Interactivity Type:
- Mix of Active and Presentation.
- Quality Rubric:
- Other
- Quality Assurance Organization:
- Healthcare Editorial Board
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Using an approved rubric to conduct the evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
- SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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Copyright / Licensing