NAD 106 - Medication Principles for Nurses
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
This course introduces general principles of medication administration including determination
of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs for
patients across the lifespan. This course also focuses on the knowledge needed for the
development of basic dosage and calculation skills necessary for safe administration of
medications. This course also includes terminology and abbreviations required to interpret
physician’s orders and to read medication labels. Instruction includes various systems of
measurement. The student will demonstrate accurate dosage calculation; discuss the principles
of safe medication administration; and identify the elements of accurate documentation of
medication administration. Math proficiency is determined by examination. Laboratory
experiences include the application of medication administration skills. Minimum grade of “C” is
required in order to pass the course.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable. (1.2)
Offered: Fall or Summer
Prerequisite(s): Associate Degree Nursing Program: Prerequisites-Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing , ENG 101 , PSY 101 , BIO 211 & BIO 212 , NUA 101 or equivalent course.
Corequisites-NAD 105 , NAD 108 .
Practical Nursing Program: Admission to the Practical Nursing Certificate , ENG 101 &, PSY 101 , BIO 111 or BIO 211 , NUA 101 or equivalent course.
Corequisites: NUP 124
All corequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better to progress in the program
General Education: Not Applicable
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