PRN 0030

Pharmacology I for Practical Nursing (1)

Vocational hours: 30

Prerequisite: PRN 0000C

Corequisite: PRN 0381C

Classification: PSAV

Students begin the study of drug therapy. This course includes the PN scope of practice in medication administration as defined by the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Besides reviewing the principles of pharmacology, the course will focus on medication categories: anti-infectives, antineoplastics, endocrine, gastrointestinal, immune system, allergy and respiratory, pain relief, reproductive, and urology. Application to disease conditions, allergic responses to medication therapy and nursing interventions are also included. Clinical experience is included in Medical/Surgical I and II as well as Maternal Nursing and Pediatric Nursing. (3 contact hours per week for 10 weeks)