Baton Rouge Community College Academic Affairs Master Syllabus Date Approved: 7 December 2017 Term and Year of Implementation: Fall 2018 Registrar: Course Title: Pharmacology 4-0-4 Lec-Lab-Credit: BRCC Course Rubric: State Common Course Rubric: 2016: HNUR 1324 Prior to 2016: HNUR 1460 CIP Code 51.3901 Lecture: Lab: Course: 4 0 60 Contact Hrs/Wk: Contact Hrs/Wk: Contact Hrs/Term Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4 Course Description: Discusses drug classifications and effects on the various body systems. Specific drugs in each classification are emphasized according to expected effects, side effects, adverse effects and variables that influence drug action, drug interactions and nursing implications. Medication calculations are performed and safety precautions/nursing process assessments are discussed as they relate to medication error prevention. Prerequisites: Admission to Practical Nursing Program Co-requisites: HNUR 1312 & HNUR1335 Suggested Enrollment Cap: 45 Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Discuss pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and purpose of drug phases. 2. List the major drug categories, the general actions, and intended purposes for the 3. Identify the commonly prescribed drugs within the various drug sub-classifications. 4. Discuss the expected therapeutic response, side effects, adverse responses and nursing responsibilities for medications in these sub-classifications. 5. Utilize age appropriate guidelines, dosage calculations, safety precautions and nursing process assessments to prevent medication errors. Assessment Measures: Assessment of all learning outcomes will be measured using the following methods: 1. Assessment measures may include, but are not limited to student presentations, quizzes, exams, projects, clinical performance, homework, lab work, case studies and in class assignments.
Baton Rouge Community College Academic Affairs Master Syllabus Date Approved: 7 December 2017 Term and Year of Implementation: Fall 2018 Course Title: Pharmacology Registrar: 4-0-4 Lec-Lab-Credit: BRCC Course Rubric: State Common Course Rubric: 2016: HNUR 1324 Prior to 2016: HNUR 1460 CIP Code 51.3901 Lecture: Lab: Course: Contact Hrs/Wk: 4 Contact Hrs/Wk: 0 Contact Hrs/Term 60 Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4 Course Description: Discusses drug classifications and effects on the various body systems. Specific drugs in each classification are emphasized according to expected effects, side effects, adverse effects and variables that influence drug action, drug interactions and nursing implications. Medication calculations are performed and safety precautions/nursing process assessments are discussed as they relate to medication error prevention. Prerequisites: Admission to Practical Nursing Program Co-requisites: HNUR 1312 & HNUR1335 Suggested Enrollment Cap: 45 Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Discuss pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and purpose of drug phases. 2. List the major drug categories, the general actions, and intended purposes for the 3. Identify the commonly prescribed drugs within the various drug sub-classifications. 4. Discuss the expected therapeutic response, side effects, adverse responses and nursing responsibilities for medications in these sub-classifications. 5. Utilize age appropriate guidelines, dosage calculations, safety precautions and nursing process assessments to prevent medication errors. Assessment Measures: Assessment of all learning outcomes will be measured using the following methods: 1. Assessment measures may include, but are not limited to student presentations, quizzes, exams, projects, clinical performance, homework, lab work, case studies and in class assignments.