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NURSING SEMINAR IV PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I
1.0 Unit 2.5 Units 3.5 Units
NS 204 provides an enrichment opportunity NS 208 introduces the nursing student to the NS 211 introduces the student to the basic
for all level four nursing students to further basic knowledge of pharmacology required concepts involved in caring for the patient
explore the application of medical-surgical to administer medications. The nursing with a medical-surgical health problem. The
nursing and leadership classroom content process and unmet human needs provide a course stresses unmet human needs and the
to the contemporary clinical situation. The framework for the study of selected classes of nursing process as organizing frameworks
class provides an arena for the student to medications. The role of the nurse in promot- for nursing knowledge and skills. Providing
practice career-planning and employment- ing safe and eff ective pharmacologic therapy patient-centered care to meet health care
seeking strategies as well as cardiac arrhyth- is stressed. The importance of collaborative needs of the older adult is stressed. This
mia detection/identification, respiratory health team communication and patient course continues to emphasize access to
complications, and advanced intravenous education is incorporated throughout the and use of electronically obtained informa-
skills. This course includes discussion, course. Emphasis is placed on teaching the tion related to nursing and healthcare to
demonstration, use of computer software, patient/family and promoting compliance in promote evidence-based practice. Clinical
guided practice, audiovisual presentations, medication management. Legal and ethical experiences that provide an opportunity
as well as high fi delity simulation. Note: An issues related to medication administration for the student to apply theoretical concepts
optional but highly recommended class in are integrated throughout. Lecture 2.5 hours. and utilize basic clinical skills as members
the Registered Nursing curriculum. Note: Prerequisite: NS 205 or previous completion of the healthcare team are included. Lecture
This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture of equivalent coursework. Transfer Credit: 1.5 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite:
0.5 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: CSU. NS 205 and 210 or previous completion of
NS 213 or previous completion of equivalent 210 equivalent coursework. Corequisite: NS 201
coursework. Corequisite: NS 214 Course FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING and 208 or previous completion of equivalent
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer 3.5 Units coursework. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/
Credit: CSU. Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.
NS 210 introduces the core concepts, prin-
205 ciples, and clinical skills common to all areas 212
ESSENTIALS OF MEDICATION and levels of nursing practice. It presents the MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING II
ADMINISTRATION delivery of nursing care based on a Hier- 4.5 Units
0.5 Units archy of Human Needs (a unifying theme NS 212 continues the study of the adult with
NS 205 is an introductory course which pres- for conceptual framework in the Nursing unmet needs resulting from health problems.
ents the basic knowledge required for safe Program) which impact health, quality of This course addresses the needs of patients
medication administration. This course is the life, and achievement of potential. The entry- across the adult life span whose health care
foundation for the subsequent pharmacology level student is introduced to the components needs require more complex nursing interven-
coursework and emphasizes the ability of the and use of the nursing process in promoting tions and skills using the nursing process. The
student to calculate correct drug dosages. The patient-centered care. This course provides student is encouraged to build on previously
role of the nurse in pharmacologic therapy the basic platform of nursing knowledge, acquired nursing skills, including the use of
is presented, stressing individual account- skills, and caring attitudes upon which health care informatics. Clinical experiences
ability in the safe administration of medica- subsequent nursing courses build. Clinical are included which provide an opportunity
tion. The way drugs work, their absorption, experiences in the ambulatory, acute and/ for the student to apply theoretical concepts
routes of administration, and rationale for or long-term health care settings, as well and build clinical reasoning skills as part of
use are thoroughly studied. Federal and state as simulated experiences in the Nursing the healthcare team. Lecture 2 hours/Labora-
regulations that pertain to the administration Resource Laboratory are included. Lecture tory 7.5 hours. Prerequisite: NS 211 or previ-
of medications and regulation of controlled 1.5 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: ous completion of equivalent coursework.
substances are examined. Lecture 0.5 hour. NS 200 and NS 205 or previous completion Recommended Corequisite: Enrollment in NS
Prerequisite: Selection for enrollment in the of equivalent coursework. Corequisite: 202 is highly recommended. Course Typically
Registered Nursing Program. Recommended Enrollment in NS 201 and NS 208 or previous Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Preparation: LIB 191. Course Typically completion of equivalent coursework Course
Off ered: Winter/Summer. Transfer Credit: Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
CSU. Credit: CSU.

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