Pharmacology Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

RNSG-1301-002 Pharmacology

Prerequisites

Corequisite: RNSG 1309 and RNSG 1105

Course Description

Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects and nursing implications of drug classifications. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Pharmacology: a Nursing Process Approach, 8th Edition; 2015 ;(Textbook and Study Guide)

Nursing Math Simplified; 5th Edition, 2012

Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 13thEd.(2011). Deglin, J.H., Vallerand, A.H., & Sanoski, C.A., F.A. Davis.

Course manual for Pharmacology RNSG 1301, Crabtree, C. 2015-2016
 

 

Supplies

\ Medication Administration Pack- Available in the West Campus Bookstore

Student Performance

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\ Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effect, and nursing implications of each drug classification. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. Critical thinking is used to identify and respond to clinical situations requiring drug intervention.       (3 sem hr; 3 lec, 1 lab)

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\ MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION

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\ 1.         Utilize an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards as they relate to the administration of medication in the care of adults and older adults.

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\ 2.         Identify own personal strengths and weaknesses in providing medication therapy in relation to professional nursing practice.                    

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\ 3.         Develop insight into the parameters and guidelines for quality nursing care to patients and families as it relates to medication administration.

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\  PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

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\  4.         Function as a beginning nursing student to assist in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health for patients and families during adulthood and older adulthood through knowledge of the general characteristics of pharmaceutical agents.

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\ 5.         Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning in understanding the characteristics of selected pharmaceutical agents in providing holistic patient-centered care to adult and older adult patients and families.

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\ 6.         Identify unique psychosocial needs of adult and older adult patients and families related to medication administration.

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\ 7.         Identify the basic principles of health teaching for patients and families during adulthood and older adulthood in order to comply with medication regimens.

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\ 8.         Utilize basic nursing skills for the safe preparation and administration of pharmaceutical agents in the care of adults and older adults.

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\ 9.         Develop compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills for medication therapy with diverse adults and older adults.

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\ 10.       Identify community resources available for meeting the needs of adult and older adult patients and families requiring medication therapy.

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\  PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE

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\  11.       Identify evidence-based practice data to improve safety and quality of patient care in the preparation and administration of pharmaceutical agents.

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\ 12.       Identify professional standards and organizational accreditation requirements for patient safety as it relates to medication administration.

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\  MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM

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\  13.       Identify other disciplines that participate in providing holistic patient-centered care to adults and older adults.

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\ 14.       Identify appropriate communication skills while interacting with other health care team members in the care of adults and older adults.

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\ 15.       Compare how medication delivery systems and pharmaceutical technology can be used in the management of holistic patient-centered care for adults and older adults.

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\ 16.       Identify the role of the professional nurse in the management of drug therapy in relation to other health care team members.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are full partners in fostering a classroom environment which is conducive to learning.  In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor; students are prohibited from engagin in any form of behavior that detracts from the learning experience of fellow students.  Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may result in a request for the offending student to leave class. (See A.D.N. Student Handbook: Professional Conduct, ANA Code of Ethics and Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities)

Grading Criteria

~~EVOLVE PHARMACOLOGY SPECIALTY EXAM:
The EVOLVE PHARMACOLOGY EXAM will count for 5% of the RNSG 1301 Pharmacology grade.

All students must access the on-line remediation through HESI Assessment after the course’s Evolve Specialty or Custom Exam. All students will develop an individualized study packet, and review all areas designated as needing improvement. Completion of remediation and development of a study packet is due by the Friday before the final exam. If it is not completed as assigned, then the student will fail the course because of a failure to complete this requirement.

The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:

1. A 90-100, B 80-89, C 75-79, D 60-74, F below 60
2. Average of four module exams - 75% of the course grade.
3. Comprehensive final exam - 20% of the course grade
4. Evolve Exam-5%

Make-up exams must be scheduled with the instructor within one week of the missed exam.

 

 

 

 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  There it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.  90% attendance of classroom lecture and 100% simulated clinical lab attendance is required.

All students will bring required text book and study guide to class each week.

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Additional Information

Competency for Medication Administration

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All students must pass the Competency Checklist for Medication Administration (located in Course Manual) prior to administering medications in the clinical setting. Upon failing any portion of the Competency Checklist for Medication Administration, students will be responsible for self-directed remediation with a faculty member or Nursing Resource Center (NRC) staff. Students may retake the Competency Checklist for Medication Administration only once each semester. Students who do not pass on the second attempt will fail RNSG-1301 Pharmacology and the clinical course that requires Competency for Medication Administration.

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DOSAGE and SOLUTION EXAM:
\ All students must achieve 90%on the Dosage and Solution Exam prior to administering medications in the clinical setting. The Dosage and Solution Exam will consist of ten problems given on the Module I Exam. Students may retake the Dosage and Solution Exam only twice each semester. Students who do not achieve 90% or greater on the first scheduled exam and first retake exam will be required to review the questions they missed with the instructor and placed on contract for self-directed remediation. Students who do not achieve 90% or greater by the third attempt will fail RNSG-1301 Pharmacology and the clinical course(s) that require the Dosage and Solution Exam.
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