Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026Class Size30 studentsCredits3PrerequisitePrerequisite: Admission to Vocational Nursing Program Corequisite: NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 24, NSG 28 Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course covers basic applied pharmacology and major drug groups. Students will learn computation of drug dosages and safe and correct administration of medications. Emphasis will be placed on drug action, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug effects, side effects of drug therapy and nursing process related to drug groups. The course will be closely correlated to concurrent medical-surgical theory and clinical experiences. Graded only.Usually HeldTue 9:00am–11:50am, Wed 8:00am–10:50am