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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
NURS D092P
Course Title (CB02)
Pharmacology II
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
This course focuses on the application of pharmacological principles to chronic and/or medical-surgical adult patients. Concepts of pathophysiology will serve as a basis for building an understanding of pharmacokinetics. Legal and ethical issues and safety principles will be stressed as an integral part of nursing practice. The nurses' scope of practice, critical thinking and problem-solving in the medication administration process will be examined.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is in a CTE program that was developed based on requirements from the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), and input from current/ potential healthcare employers and current/ future health needs of society. This course belongs on the A.S. degree in Nursing. Students apply pharmacology concepts to the acute care populations, addressing their specialized needs and care management. This course incorporates theory and practice concepts that meet the BRN's requirement for pharmacology in the nursing curriculum.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Formerly Statement
(Formerly NURS D082P.)

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.5
Maximum Credit Units
1.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.53.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
18.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
18.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
36.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
36.0

Prerequisite(s)

NURS D091P

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Discussion of assigned reading

Quiz and examination review performed in class

Other: At-home quizzes

Assignments

  1. Canvas discussion boards
  2. At-home quizzes
  3. Reading assignments from textbooks and other pertinent articles

Methods of Evaluation

  1. At-home quizzes to evaluate comprehension and mastery of terms.
  2. Medication calculation questions as part of final examination
  3. Participation in five discussion boards on current medication issues through Canvas website
  4. Midterms (multiple choice) to evaluate comprehension and application of pharmacology concepts to patient situations.
  5. Final (multiple choice) to evaluate comprehension and application of pharmacology concepts to patient situations.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None.
Essential College Facilities:
  • None.

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Adams, Holland,& Urban. "Pharmacology for Nurses- A Pathophysiologic Approach". 5th ed. 2017. Pearson.
Morris. "Calculate with Confidence", 7th ed. 2018. Elsevier.
Purnell. "Guide to Culturally Competent Health Care", 3rd. edition. 2014. F.A. Davis.
Vallerand & Sanoski. "Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses", 15th edition. 2018. F.A.Davis.
A medical or medical/nursing dictionary

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Nursing 92P Course Syllabus- on Canvas site
°®¶¹´«Ã½ College, Department of Nursing Student Handbook, on-line

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Evaluate disease, patient problems, needs and trends of data necessary for pharmacological management of the acutely ill adult patient.
  • Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in relation to medication management of the acutely ill adult patient.
  • Describe the role of the registered nurse in influencing the behavior of individuals or groups of individuals, including acutely ill adult patients receiving medication, within their environment in a way that facilitates the establishment and acquisition of shared goals.
  • Examine the identification, evaluation and integration of the best current evidence with clinical expertise and consideration of patient preference, experience and values in making practice decisions within the context of administering medication to acutely ill adults.
  • Examine accountability for and approaches to patient/ family centered care that is consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory and humanistic principles, within the context of administering medication to acutely ill adults.

CSLOs

  • Apply concepts of drug/drug interactions, drug/food interactions and drug focused patient teaching to pharmacological agents affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, endocrine system and blood pressures regulation.

  • Demonstrate correct calculations of doses of medications for medical/ surgical adult patients.

Outline

  1. Evaluate disease, patient problems, needs and trends of data necessary for pharmacological management of the acutely ill adult patient.
    1. Identify how cultural, ethic, and social background influence patient compliance with medication regimen.
    2. Describe physical and psychological factors that interfere with mediation administration in the acutely ill patient.
    3. Discuss specific steps of medication administration.
    4. Identify potential side effects/ complications for mediation classes.
    5. Discuss therapeutic effects of medications in the acutely ill patient.
  2. Use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in relation to medication management of the acutely ill adult patient.
    1. Discuss the role of the nurse in medication administration.
    2. Identify sources of information for accurate and safe medication administration.
    3. Utilize technology as a source of information for safe mediation administration.
  3. Describe the role of the registered nurse in influencing the behavior of individuals or groups of individuals, including acutely ill adult patients receiving medication, within their environment in a way that facilitates the establishment and acquisition of shared goals.
    1. Develop awareness of scope of practice by the Nursing Practice Act in relation to administration and delegation during medication administration.
    2. Examine accountability in every step of the medication administration process.
    3. Discuss the legal-ethical implications of medication therapy.
  4. Examine the identification, evaluation and integration of the best current evidence with clinical expertise and consideration of patient preference, experience and values in making practice decisions within the context of administering medication to acutely ill adults.
    1. Utilize reliable sources of evidence, reports and clinical practice guidelines related to medication administration.
    2. Identify the role of evidence-based practice during administration of medication.
  5. Examine accountability for and approaches to patient/ family centered care that is consistent with moral, altruistic, legal, ethical, regulatory and humanistic principles, within the context of administering medication to acutely ill adults.
    1. Identify information provided by the Nursing Practice Act as it relates to medication administration.
    2. Discuss the concept of patient rights in relation to medication administration.
    3. Discuss the role of the nurse in patient education regarding medications, side effects and receptor interactions.
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