NURS 161 - Pharmacology Nursing

    Recent Professors
    Grace Greaney, Chrystal Maxwell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    32–43 students
    Credits
    1.5
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 161
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course provides an introduction to the principles of pharmacology, including: pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, medication interactions and potential adverse medication reactions. Content includes general principles of pharmacology, legal, ethical, and safety aspects of medication administration as well as nursing care related to the safe administration of medication to patients across the life span. Emphasis is placed on nursing responsibilities such as maximizing therapeutic effects of drug therapy and minimizing adverse effects, appropriate patient and family teaching, and ongoing patient assessment.
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:30am–12:30pm, Mon 11:00am–12:00pm