May 10, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
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NRSE 2241 - Pharmacology in Nursing

Provides an introduction of basic concepts and principles related to pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics) and the nurse’s role in drug therapy. Major classifications of drugs will be examined and issues associated with drug therapy in society discussed.

Requisites: NRSE 2111 and 2121
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major drug classifications in terms of their mechanism of action, therapeutic use, adverse effects and nursing implications
  • Students will be able to develop an understanding of the role research plays in pharmacology and drug therapy
  • Students will be able to discuss the benefits and risks of alternative and over-the-counter (OTC) drug therapy
  • Students will be able to discuss the concepts and principles related to pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics
  • Students will be able to discuss the role and professional responsibilities of the nurse in relation to drug therapy
  • Students will be able to explain the legal, ethical, and interdisciplinary implications for the nurse in the administration of drug therapy
  • Students will be able to explain the relevant influencing factors that impact drug therapy
  • Students will be able to utilize critical thinking and decision-making in the safe implementation of drug therapy


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