RN Pharmacology (HLTH 116)

Term: 2023-2024 Winter Semester

Faculty

Jessica Nicole RochefortShow MyInfo popup for Jessica Nicole Rochefort

jessica.rochefort@baycollege.edu

Jessica Rochefort, DNP, FNP-c, CWCN

Email Address:   jessica.rochefort@baycollege.edu

Office Location:  BHATC Allied Health Office 422H– Escanaba Campus

Office Hours: 

• Mondays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST. Tuesday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST
  • Except weeks 11/9-11/9 when office hours will be Mondays 12 p.m. - 1p.m. EST and 4p.m.-7 p.m. EST and Tuesdays 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. EST

 

Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (1/8/2024 - 5/3/2024) Location: ONLIN-WEB-WEB

Description

This course introduces the student to the foundational and governing principles of pharmacology in nursing across the lifespan. In this course, students will be introduced to the concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics; as well as, major drug classes and their prototypes.
Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of safe medication administration, including correct dosage calculations, patient teaching and medication administration skills in keeping with current guidelines and standards that govern nursing practice. To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of C or better in General Education and ADN program courses.