HLTH 2060 - Essential Pharmacology

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 4

Introduction to the foundational principles of pharmacology and their relationships to health care. Emphasis is placed on the major drug classifications, principles of drug actions/interactions, application of specific drugs in the treatment of disease, normal and abnormal responses to drug therapy, dosage calculations, and appropriate nursing actions to achieve desired outcomes of drug therapy. Students will develop an understanding of the nurse’s role and responsibilities in patient teaching and safe medication administration. Prerequisite(s): Must have “C” or better in ENGL 1010, BIOL 2130, COMM 1030, MATH 1050, and NURS 2100. To progress in the program, the student must maintain a grade of a “C” or better, in all program specific general education courses and required program courses