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Nursing Pharmacology

Class Number: NURSING 31543303-3 - Nursing Pharmacology
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

31-543-303 NURSING PHARMACOLOGY ...this course introduces the principles of pharmacology, including drug classifications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the components of the nursing process when administering medications. (Prerequisites: Accepted into Practical Nursing Program; Corequisites: 31-543-301, Nursing Fundamentals; 10-809-188, Developmental Psych; 31-806-312, Anatomy/Structure-Function)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Apply basic pharmacology principles to medication management
  2. Examine legal, ethical, social, and cultural issues related to medication administration
  3. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of antimicrobial drugs
  4. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of autonomic nervous system drugs
  5. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of respiratory system drugs
  6. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of cardiovascular and renal systems drugs
  7. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of gastrointestinal system drugs
  8. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of central nervous system drugs
  9. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of endocrine system drugs
  10. Apply components of the nursing process to the administration of analgesic and musculoskeletal system drugs

Class Details

Class Number:
NURSING 31543303-3 - Nursing Pharmacology
Location:
NWTC Sturgeon Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2026 Fall Session 2

Class Notes

Class Format:

  • Combination of in-person and online instruction.

  • Attend live sessions at specified dates, times, and location.

  • Access remaining instruction online.

  • For more info, visit Blended Classes.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/26/2026 - 12/18/2026 Monday
8:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Sturgeon Campus Bay Room HS104
10/26/2026 - 12/18/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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