NURS 501 - Pathopharmacology

    Recent Professors
    S. Sangsanoi
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 501
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course combines two related nursing concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology. This course will introduce students to pathophysiology relates manifestations of the disease, risk factors for disease, complications, and the principles of pathology underlying illness and injury to therapeutic nursing interventions and outcomes. Pharmacology portion focuses on the basic drug classification, concepts, and principles of pharmacology with emphasis on consideration for the nursing role in developing a comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy through the use of the nursing process to enhance clinical judgement. Nursing implications relative to the utilization of drug therapy are described, discussed, and examined.
    Usually Held
    Thu 9:00am–10:50am