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Program Overview
PNUR114 Pharmacology 1
Course Description
This introductory course examines the principles of pharmacology required to administer medications in a safe and professional manner. Medication administration requires the application of the nursing process for clinical decision making. The routes of medication administration introduced include medications used to treat constipation, eye and ear disorders and the Integumentary system. Complementary, Indigenous and alternative remedies, and polypharmacy across the lifespan are explored.
Corequisites
- PNUR 110
- PNUR 111
- PNUR 112
- PNUR 113
- PNUR 115
Restrictions
- Must be in the Practical Nurse Diploma Program (PNUR2)
Other Prerequisites
- Admission to the Practical Nursing Program PNUR 099 with a grade of C+ or equivalent
Lecture Hours
- 30
Program Overview
Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.