Pharmacology 1

Learners are introduced to pharmacology principles for safe and professional medication administration in a safe and professional manner, including dosage calculations. Learners will study various routes of medication administration. They will also explore complementary, Indigenous, and alternative therapies, as well as polypharmacy across the lifespan. Decision-making strategies, autonomy, responsibilities, and scope of the practical nurse are also discussed.

Requisites:

  • Complete all of the following
    • Earned a minimum grade of C+ (65%) in each of the following:
      • PPNP101 - Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing (3)
    • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:
      • PPNP104 - Variations in Health 1 (3)
      • PPNP105 - Health Promotion 1 (2)
      • PPNP107 - Integrated Nursing Practice 1 (4)

Course Code: PPNP-106

Course Subject: Provincial Practical Nursing

Tuition Fees: $ 406.16

Delivery Methods: ℹ️

  • On-campus

Credits: 2

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