Description
This course will be designed as an introduction of pharmacology for the PN student. Foundational learning for pharmacology will include the application of pharmacology for the LPN role, safe practice, standards and principles of care, the nursing process, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, distribution, excretion, etc. Drug classifications/categories will be covered in this course as an overview for patient education and health promotion. Individual drugs/categories will be embedded throughout the curriculum for additional learning and application with disease processes and promotion of health. Concurrent: To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of C or better in Practical Nursing program courses. Prerequisite: Officially accepted into the Practical Nursing Certificate program and following the required sequence of courses. To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of C or better in Practical Nursing program courses