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Oct 23, 2026
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NURS 1262 - Pharmacology for the Professional Nurse I
Credits: 2
Catalog Description
This course builds on the knowledge learned in previous general education, nursing courses, and co-requisite/concurrent courses. It introduces theoretical concepts that enable students to provide safe and effective care related to pharmaceuticals and natural products to diverse clients across the lifespan. A framework is presented for approaching the study of pharmacotherapeutics, including pharmaceutical research and regulation, quality and safety, major drug classifications, and clinical management.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): NURS 1160 or NURS 1165 ; NURS 1162 ; NURS 1190 or NURS 1165 ; BIOL 2113 , CHEM 1050 , and ENGL 1130
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better) or Corequisite(s): ENGL 1120 /ENGL 1121 and BIOL 2114
Corequisite(s): NURS 1290 or NURS 1265 , and NURS 1260
Additional fee to student: Yes
Learner Outcomes
- Describe the legal, ethical, and regulatory processes related to the use of pharmacological agents.
- Examine the role of the professional nurse as part of the interdisciplinary team in relation to medication administration.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics related to medication administration and safe client care across the lifespan.
- Utilize evidence-based resources to access pertinent information about pharmaceuticals and natural products.
- Discuss the impact of access, equity, affordability, and social justice factors related to the use of pharmacological therapeutics.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Professional Integrity for the Foci of Care of Chronic and Palliative Care with Health Maintenance in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
- Attributes and Responsibilities of a Professional Nurse
- Professional Behaviors
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Ethics
- Legal Issues
- Social Justice
- Care Competencies
- Holistic Nursing Process/Client-Centered Care
- Collaboration
- Safety and Quality
- Health Care Delivery
- Informatics
- Evidence-Based/Evidence Informed Practice
- Health Care Systems and Delivery
- Physiological Integrity for the Foci of Care of Chronic and Palliative Care with Health Maintenance in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
- Homeostasis and Regulation
- Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
- Thermoregulation
- Cellular Regulation
- Intracranial & Neural Regulation
- Metabolism
- Elimination
- Sexuality
- Reproduction
- Oxygenation/Gas Exchange
- Perfusion
- Cognition
- Nutrition
- Mood & Affect
- Protection and Movement
- Immunity
- Inflammation
- Infection
- Tissue Integrity
- Sensory Perception
- Comfort
- Mobility
- Psychosocial Integrity for the Foci of Care of Chronic and Palliative Care with Health Maintenance in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
- Lifespan Growth and Development for the Foci of Care of Chronic and Palliative Care with Health Maintenance in relation to nursing management of pharmacological considerations
- Determinants of Health
- Genetics
- Culture
- Diversity
- Human Growth & Development
- Health Care Disparities
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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