Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of each drug classification. Critical thinking is used to identify and respond to clinical situations requiring drug interventions. Implementation of the nursing process to assist adult clients in the promotion, maintenance or restoration of health. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty.
Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.
Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Clinical experiences occur in acute care and long term care settings. Emphasis in utilization of critical thinking and the nursing process in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health in the holistic care of the culturally diverse clients and families. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty.