2021-2022 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
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NURS 250 Pharmacology of Complex-Acute Illnesses (2 credits)



Prerequisite Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Course Description
Evidenced-based research of pharmacology associated with the care of patients experiencing complex-acute illnesses throughout the lifespan.

Student Outcomes
For complex-acute illnesses: 
1. Define terminology related to pharmacology across the lifespan.
2. Integrate ways that the healthcare team can work to identify and maintain an individual's homeostasis using concepts of pharmacology.
3. Identify evidence-based pharmacological principles of major drug classifications.
4. Identify therapeutic uses of drug classifications and complementary or alternative interventions.
5. Compare and contrast pharmacological research related to the quality improvement of patient care.
6. Implement pharmacological processes that maintain safe practices.
7. Analyze the benefits and limitations of technologies as it applies to pharmacology.
8. Complete basic dosage calculations and conversions for medication administration to provide safe patient care.



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