RNUR 1030 - Pharmacology

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Registered Nursing

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

2 Credit(s)
Pharmacology PNUR 1030/RNUR 1030 provides an introduction to the study of drugs. Content also includes classifications of drugs, dosage calculations, legal aspects of drug administration, and preparation and administration of drugs. Uses, actions and side effects of selected drugs will be studied as well as associated nursing care and implications. Semesters available: Day - F UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): MATH 0084 (minimum grade of C-) or qualifying placement test scores and High School Chemistry or CHEM 1010 (minimum grade of C-)

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take RNUR 1010 , PSYC 1010 and BIOL 2751

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy	Dosage calculation homework with analysis of findings – Quantitative Literacy VALUE rubric – week 4; Dosage calculation test with analysis of findings – Quantitative Literacy VALUE rubric – week 6

Student Learning Outcomes for Course
RNUR Level Outcomes

I. Develops basic skills in critical thinking as an integral component of the nursing process.

II. Applies the nursing process during implementation of nursing care for clients experiencing common stressors interfering with their ability to meet basic needs.

III. Safely performs basic nursing procedures based on knowledge of biopsychosocial principles.

IV. Utilizes interpersonal and therapeutic communication skills to establish cooperative relationships.

V. Integrates scientific and psychosocial principles into nursing practice within the context of the nursing process.

VI. Accesses various sources of health-related information.

VII. Adheres to legal and ethical standards of nursing practice.

Following each course outcome, the relating RNUR level outcome is indicated by a Roman numeral.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcome	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Utilize the critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice to implement the nursing process when administering medications to clients in the long-term care setting with common stressors that interfere with basic human needs. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Medication Evaluation assignment weeks 10 to 16; Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
2. Discuss legal, ethical & cultural responsibilities in relation to drug administration. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
3. Explain the psychological aspects of drug therapy. (I, II, III, IV, VI, VII)	Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
4. Discuss the nurse’s role in drug therapy including teaching, supervision and delegation. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
5. Discuss how to safely care for medications. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
6. Locate and identify necessary drug information and evidence-based practices using a variety of information sources. (I, II, III, V, VI, VII	Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
7. Explain drug action and use, safe dosages, side effects and nursing implications of drugs studied. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Drug Action homework week 6; Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
8. Calculate drug dosages for adult clients. (I, II, III, VI, VII)	Equivalents/Abbreviations homework week 4; Dosage Calculation homework week 4; Dosage Calculation Test week 6; Unit Tests weeks 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
9. Discuss using the nursing process, the five rights and infection control guidelines to safely prepare and administer drugs by these routes: a. Oral b. Sublingual c. Rectal d. Topical (ear, eye, skin, nose, etc.) e. Inhalation f. Intramuscular g. Subcutaneous h. Intradermal i. Intravenous (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Unit Tests weeks 4, 8, 11, 15; Final Exam week 16.
10. Describe special aspects of drug therapy for the elderly, infants and young children. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Unit Test week 8; Final Exam week 16.
11. Describe how to record medication administration using various health information systems according to agency policy (I, II, III, VI, VII)	Unit Tests weeks 4, 8; Final Exam week 16.
12. Discuss substance abuse. (I, II, VII)	Unit Test week 11; Final Exam week 16.

* PNUR1010/ RNUR1010 college lab - students are tested on medication administration procedures;

** PNUR1010/RNUR1010 clinical lab - students are evaluated when they administer medications to residents in the long-term care facility.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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