PNN 280 - Pharmacology I

Credit(s) 2.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
This course provides first semester nursing students enrolled in the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs a foundation for pharmacological nursing. Utilizes the nursing process as the framework for presenting concepts and principles of pharmacology and drug administration.

Prerequisite(s): 75 hour state approved Certified Nurse Aide Curriculum OR
Active on the Iowa Direct Worker Registry
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Healthcare Provider Level with skills
Minimum grade of C or higher in the following:

BIO 168

PSY 111

, and

BIO 151

Corequisite(s):

PNN 154

and

BIO 173

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify foundation of medication classifications.
Safely administer medications.
Accurately calculate medication dosages.
Identify the pathophysiology of medications and their effects on the body.