NURS 120 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    Recent Professors
    Darlene Oertle
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    BIOL 110, BIOL 112, NURS 100, HES 170, NURS 111, NURS 118
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 120
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is a survey of basic applied pharmacology and major drug classifications. Key topics include components of a proper prescription, laws and guidelines of drug use and development, patient safety in medication administration, the application of the nursing process, as well as specific drug information. Emphasis will be placed on the practical utilization of a drug guide to ensure the development of a safe approach to learning and administering new medications. A review of drug dosage calculations will also be incorporated throughout the course.
    Usually Held
    Tue 1:00pm–2:50pm, Tue 11:00am–12:10pm