Introduction to Nursing Principles of Pharmacy RNSG 1931

Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101,

MATH 1111, COLL 1500, Program Admission

Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920

Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, COMP 1000, ENGL 1101, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L

MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, COLL 1500, a Humanities and General Education Elective, Program Admission

Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1960

Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, ENGL 1101,

MATH 1111, COLL 1500, Program Admission

Pre/Co-requisite(s): BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, RNSG 1911, RNSG 1920

Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, COMP 1000, ENGL 1101, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L

MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, COLL 1500, a Humanities and General Education Elective, Program Admission

Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1911, RNSG 1960

This course is a study of the concepts that promote the administration of medication with concern for safety and precision. Incorporated into this course are major principles of applied mathematics including fractions, decimals, conversions between the various systems of weights and measures, and the use of ratio and proportion. The associate degree nursing student utilizes these concepts to solve dosage calculations that are frequently seen in a variety of health care settings. Foundations of pharmacology, drug action at the physiologic level, and drug preparation and administration to diverse clients as they transition throughout the lifespan is included.

All core classes and College Success required prior to all RNSG courses

This course is a study of the concepts that promote the administration of medication with concern for safety and precision. Incorporated into this course are major principles of applied mathematics including fractions, decimals, conversions between the various systems of weights and measures, and the use of ratio and proportion. The associate degree nursing student utilizes these concepts to solve dosage calculations that are frequently seen in a variety of health care settings. Foundations of pharmacology, drug action at the physiologic level, and drug preparation and administration to diverse clients as they transition throughout the lifespan is included. Various routes of medication administration will be discussed along with legal factors relating to medication administration. The student will also gain knowledge of the therapeutic classifications of drugs. Throughout the course, activities that stimulate critical thinking will be utilized.

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