NURS 142 - Pharmacology for Nurses II

1 Credits: (1 lecture)

Course Description
This course emphasizes the nursing role in pharmacological treatment for maternal-child, pediatric, and common chronic disorders. It is designed to assist the student to apply critical thinking skills in the administration of medications for individuals in the clinical setting. 

Prerequisite NURS 101, NURS 141, BIOL 131, PHED 125, and PSYC 201.Corequisite NURS 102, BIOL 132, PSYC 203.

Frandsen, G., & Pennington, S. Abrams’ clinical drug therapy: Rationales for nursing practice.11thed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Course Point Plus, 2018 

 Taylor, C., Lynn, p., & Barlett, J. (2019). Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care (9th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. 

 Cuellar, E. Tina (ed.) HESI Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN Exam, 6th ed., St. Louis: ELSEVIER, 2020. 

 Lippincott. Nursing 2022 Drug Handbook, 40th ed., Wolters Kluwer, 2019.  

 Lynn, Pamela.  Taylor’s Handbook of Clinical Nursing Skills, 5th ed., Philadelphia:  Wolters Kluwer, 2019. 

 Electronic Resources for NURS 142: 

DocuCare by Lippincott 

CoursePoint+ for Taylor:  Fundamentals of Nursing 

CoursePoint+ for Lynn:  Clinical Nursing Skills 

CoursePoint+ for Fransden: Abrams clinical drug therapy 

CoursePoint for Buchholz: Henke’s Med-Math 

Objectives
The student will be able to 

A. Apply basic concepts of human growth and development to pharmacology. 

B. Explain the nursing implications of medication administration throughout the lifespan. 

C. Calculate safe dosages for medication administration throughout the lifespan. 

D. Discuss the safety measures in medication administration appropriate for individuals in various stages of the lifespan. 

E. Compare and contrast different pharmacological approaches for individuals in chronic pain. 

F. Identify the nursing role in the pharmacological management of individuals with chronic health problems. 

G.Describe the nurse’s role in the pharmacological management of individuals with fluid and electrolyte imbalances. 

Content
A. Pharmacotherapy during pregnancy and lactation 

B. Pharmacotherapy during infancy 

C. Pharmacotherapy during childhood 

D. Pharmacotherapy and the aging adult 

E. Pharmacotherapy for management of common chronic health problems 

F.  Pharmacotherapy for management of fluid and electrolyte imbalances 

Student Evaluation
Course evaluation will be based on examinations, quizzes, and case studies. 

 

Bibliography
Briggs, Gerald, et al. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2011. Print. 

Bruyere, Harold - Case Studies in Pathophysiology. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2009. 

Lehne, Richard. Pharmacology for Nursing Care. 8th ed. St. Louis: Saunders, 2013. Print.  

Putnam, Kathy. Pharmacology: Case Study Workbook. Boston: Jones, 2011. Print.