NAD 130 - Pharmacology for Nurses
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
This course is designed to establish a solid base of knowledge in nursing pharmacology. The nursing process will be utilized in discussing the basic pharmacological principles and drug classifications and their effects on the body. This course will explore pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, contraindications and interactions of selected drugs, emphasizing nursing implications, roles and responsibilities in patient care and safe drug administration. The focus is to examine selected prototype drugs used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan with special consideration given to the physiological, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients. 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 Spring or Summer
Prerequisite(s): Associate Degree Nursing: Prerequisites - NAD 105 , NAD 106 , and NAD 108 , or Licensed Practical Nurse with an active Illinois Nursing License.
Corequisite: NAD 125 , NAD 107 or Licensed Practical Nurse with an active Illinois Nursing License.
LPN-RN Articulation: Prerequisite - Licensed Practical Nurse with an active Illinois Nursing License.
Corequisite: NAD 107 , NAD 181
Practical Nursing Program: Prerequisites - NUP 124 , NAD 106
Corequisite: NUP 125 , NAD 108
All prerequisites and corequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better to progress in the program.
General Education: Not Applicable
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