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RNSG-1201-002 Pharmacology
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, ENGL 1031, EDUC 1100, HITT 1205 Pre or Co-req: Any SPCH course Corequisites: RNSG 1216, RNSG 1128, RNSG 1430, RNSG 1161
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
Pharmacology: a Nursing Process Approach, 11th Edition; 2023; (Textbook); McCuistion, DiMaggio, Winton & Yeager. (ISBN: 978-0-323-79315-5)
Nursing Math Simplified; 5th Edition, 2012 (On loan from Instructor)-Homework pages will be given by Instructor.
2024 Nurse’s Drug Handbook, Jones & Bartlett Learning., 2024. (ISBN: 978-1-284-28867-4)---(Will provide in class in ATI Bundle)
ATI Help and Student Orientation Information: https://www.atitesting.com/login
You must create an account with ATI, then register your code. When you enter your code, you will have all ATI resources available.
Medication Administration Pack (Black Pharm Bag)
MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION
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.
2. Identify own personal strengths and weaknesses in providing medication therapy in relation to professional nursing practice.
3. Develop insight into the parameters and guidelines for quality nursing care to patients and families as it relates to medication administration.
PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
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.
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.
6. Identify unique psychosocial needs of adult and older adult patients and families related to medication administration.
7. Identify the basic principles of health teaching for patients and families during adulthood and older adulthood in order to comply with medication regimens.
8. Utilize basic nursing skills for the safe preparation and administration of pharmaceutical agents in the care of adults and older adults.
9. Develop compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills for medication therapy with diverse adults and older adults.
10. Identify community resources available for meeting the needs of adult and older adult patients and families requiring medication therapy.
PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE
11. Identify evidence-based practice data to improve safety and quality of patient care in the preparation and administration of pharmaceutical agents.
12. Identify professional standards and organizational accreditation requirements for patient safety as it relates to medication administration.
MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
13. Identify other disciplines that participate in providing holistic patient-centered care to adults and older adults.
14. Identify appropriate communication skills while interacting with other health care team members in the care of adults and older adults.
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.
16. Identify the role of the professional nurse in the management of drug therapy in relation to other health care team members.
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The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:
Make-up exams must be scheduled with the instructor within one week of the missed exam.
Rounding of Grades:
The final course average will be rounded to the tenth place. For example, a course average of 79.50%
would be rounded to a letter grade of B. Additional examples of final course averages rounded to the
tenth place include:
• 74.62% will be rounded to a letter grade of C
• 74.38% will be rounded to a letter grade of D
• 79.77% will be rounded to a letter grade of B
• 79.499% will be rounded to a letter grade of C
• 89.87% will be rounded to a letter grade of A
• 89.478% will be rounded to a letter grade of B
There will be no rounding of individual assignment, quiz, or examination scores earned during a
semester. This includes all didactic (classroom and online) and clinical scores as well as Evolve
Specialty Exam, ATI Specialty Exam scores. For example, a 79.50% Module exam score will not
be rounded to a letter grade of B and a Module Exam score of 79.499% will not be rounded to
79%.
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, electronic device and study guide to class each week.
Monday-Class: 9:00pm-11:00am (1st 6 weeks) (Week 7-16 Class: 9-1pm). Lab (Wednesday): 1:00pm-4:00pm Class calendar will be available via AC Connect Blackboard before the first day of class. Dates and times are subject to change upon the instructor’s discretion.
Class meets each Wednesday from 9:00pm-11:00pm (Lab: 12:00pm-4:00pm) on the West Campus
Module 1 Exam: 2nd week
Module 2 Exam: 5th week
Module 3 Exam: 8th week
Module 4 Exam: 12th week
Module 5 Exam: 15th week
Course Calendar subject to change.
Syllabus subject to change
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