| BSN 305: Pharmacology for BMTC |
| Delivery Modality: |
Distance |
| Semester Credits: |
4 |
| Contact Hours: |
60 |
| Outside Preparation: |
An average of three (3) hours per week for every didactic credit hour |
| Typically Offered: |
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| Prerequisites: |
Minimum eight (8) semester credits in human anatomy and human physiology, and three
(3) semester credits in college-level English, and three (3) semester credits in college-level
math; BSN 215 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites: |
None |
| Requisites: |
PSY 201, SCI 131, and SCI 225 |
| Description: |
Overview of the principles of advanced nursing pharmacology, including major drug
classifications and prototypes of commonly used medications. Principles of medication
administration include aspects of best practice for safe, quality, patient-centered
care. Central topics of the course include safety, quality improvement factors in
the administration of medications, patient teaching, and variations encountered when
administering medications to diverse patient populations across the lifespan. |
