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NURS215 - Pharmacology for Nurses

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Semester Credit Hour(s): 3

Concepts related to the safe administration of pharmaceutical agents, and utilization of the nursing process in pharmacology applications, are examined. Expected actions, appropriate assessments and nursing responses related to contraindications, adverse events and co-morbid conditions are discussed, along with evaluation of pharmacologic effectiveness. Concepts related to patient education regarding pharmaceutical agents are applied.  Cultural implications and use of complementary and alternative therapies are explored.

Prerequisite(s): ADN: MATH201, BIOL110, BIOL210, NURS103 ADN (NY): MATH201, BIOL110, NURS103 BSN: MATH201, BIOL120 (students enrolled prior to Winter 2026), BIOL213, CHEM101

Prerequisite or Corequisite:

ADN (NY): BIOL210

Corequisite(s):

BSN: NURS231, BIOL120 (Revised BSN Curriculum 2026)

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