This course introduces the study of pharmacology with an overview of important concepts and principles of pharmacotherapeutics. Emphasis will be given to the nurse's role in the safe administration of pharmacologic agents including ethical and legal considerations of drug administration. Students begin to apply pharmacological knowledge to selected pathophysiological states using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- - Introduction to basic concepts of pharmacology
- Nursing process in pharmacology
- Drug regulation and legislation
- Drug classes and schedules
- Pharmacologic principles
- Effects of drugs on body systems
- Selected Drug classifications related to clinical context.
- BCCNM practice standards, competencies, and code of ethics for drug administration.
- Principles of safe medication administration
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.