ARN 120 - Nursing Pharmacology

3 Credits

This course provides students with the foundational knowledge of basic pharmacology necessary to practice safely as a registered nurse in general practice. Major drug classifications and the nursing management required for safe drug administration are covered in this course. Information on core concepts such as drug action, uses, drug administration, adverse reactions, drug interactions, nursing implications, and patient teaching are all addressed. Students are required to have an understanding of math for dosage calculations.