ADN 111 Introduction to Pharmacology

This course develops a foundation in the concepts of pharmacotherapeutics and establishes a knowledge base that applies to patient care and education regarding medication administration. At the completion of this course, the student understands the major drug classifications through the use of prototypes. Students use the nursing process to prepare for safe medication administration including the ability to accurately calculate drug dosages. 12 (3 lecture hours). Note: In addition to tuition, this course requires an additional variable tuition rate.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the associate degree nursing program.

Corequisite

ADN 110 - must be taken at the same time as this course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite

BIO 175 - must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.