Concurrent enrollment in NURS 125 is required. Concurrent enrollment or completion with C or better of NURS 180, BIOL 112, and BIOL 240. Provides laboratory and clinical experiences to reinforce student learning in NURS 125. Introduction to drug therapy. Emphasis on basic pharmacology principles, drug action, correct dosages, methods of administration, and evaluation of patient response.
Nursing process is used to identify priorities for care of patients receiving specific medications.
Teaches utilization of the nursing process in providing nursing care for the patient experiencing pregnancy and childbirth and for the neonate, along the health-illness continuum. Ranges from normal, low risk perinatal care to high risk complications of the perinatal patient and family. Covers antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal and neonatal care. No Pass Provides laboratory and clinical experiences to reinforce student learning in NURS 220. Theoretical content and psychomotor skills related to intravenous therapy.