PRNS 1420 Essentials of Clinical Pharmacology
Syllabus Class Information
Organization Course Number Credits Address City/State/Zip Office Hours Meeting Times/Location Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College PRNS 1420 3 235 Marshall Avenue Saint Paul, MN 55102 As posted outside Room 227, Practical Nursing Office The class meets for a total of 64 hours during the semester.
Description This course covers introductory pharmacology information and dosage math including the metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurement. Students will study conversions, solving for X, ratio and proportions, and IV drip rate problems. Medications are studied according to classifications with emphasis on action, side effects and nursing implications. (Prerequisite(s): Math 0742, Accuplacer math score minimum of 57th percentile, HLTH 1410 and HLTH 1420, must be accepted as a premajor Practical Nursing student.) 3C/2/1/0 Textbooks # 1. Sherer, Jeanne C., Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, Edition: 7th, Publisher: Lippincott, Required # 2. Picar, Gloria P., Dosage Calculations, Edition: 7th, Publisher: Delmar Publishing, Required, Comments: CD Rom available for viewing in computer lab # 3. References: CD Rom available for viewing in computer lab, Required # 4. Physician's Desk Reference Hospital Formulary Drug Reference texts, Required Supplies # 1. 4 x 6 " metal or plastic file box with alphabetical index separators, Required # 2. Medication cards, Required Core Abilities
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Students will learn major drug classifications and basic dosage conversions in preparation for Med-Surg and Clinical courses.
Program Outcomes A. The graduate will participate in the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide basic therapeutic and preventive nursing care to clients. B. The graduate will communicate effectively with clients, families, significant others and health care personnel. C. The graduate will pass the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. External Standards I. Care for community's health (population-based health and the skills associated with it) II. Expand access of effective care III. Provide evidence-based, clinically competent, contemporary care V. Develop outcomes measurement to assure XV. Accommodate expanded accountability Competencies 1. Designate sources to research medications. 2. Explain federal drug legislation. 3. Explain the six rights of medication administration. 4. Prepare medication cards according to designated procedure. 5. Differentiate concepts of drug classifications, uses, actions, and side effects. 6. Explain nursing implications/responsibilities in medication administration. 7. Describe characteristics of drugs used in management of pain. 8. Describe characteristics of drugs used in treating the various body systems. 9. Describe the effects of herbal remedies. 10. Utilize drug references. 11. Perform accurately dosage calculations using ratio and proportion. 12. Perform accurately dosage calculations using D/H x Q. 13. Explain principles of IV management. 14. Interpret drug orders. 15. Explain drug labels. 16. Differentiate systems of metric, apothecary, and household. 17. Exhibit positive affective behavior through dependability, initiative and accountability.
Grading Information
Grading Rationale The instructor reserves the right to deduct points for students who are habitually late for class as this impacts participation. Your performance objectives and exams will be translated into points, and the points to grades. Percentages are not rounded to the next grade! The grades will be earned as follows: Grading Scale A 560-529 B 528-479 C 478-463 D 462-423 N 423 and below
Guidelines for Success
Student Preparation Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is crucial in this class. SPC - General Policy Statement Please refer to the College catalog, the Student Handbook or the College web site for additional policy information. Students are responsible for understanding all college policies. SPC - Academic Integrity Statement Saint Paul College fosters the highest standards of academic integrity and the highest regard for truth and honesty. The attempt by students to present as their own any work not actually performed by them; collusion, fabrication and cheating on examinations, papers and other course-related work; stealing, duplicating or selling examinations; substituting for others in class discussions or examinations; producing other students' papers or projects; knowingly furnishing false or misleading academic information on official College records are considered violations of academic integrity and destructive to the central mission of the College. Students who violate academic integrity shall, after due process, be subject to College sanctions that may include failure on assignments and examinations, failure in courses, and suspensions or expulsion. Established academic integrity policies and procedures, and sanctions are communicated in classes and publications such as the Student Handbook.
SPC - Disability Statement Saint Paul College is committed to providing optimal educational opportunities for all students, including those with disabilities. The Disabilities Services Office provides direct assistance such as information, referral, advocacy, support, and academic accommodations for students. In general, accommodations are made on an individualized and flexible basis. It is the responsibility of students to seek assistance at Saint Paul College and to make their needs known. All students who wish to receive assistance through Disability Services must meet with the Director and complete an intake process. Documentation should be presented at this time. Available services will be explained and those deemed appropriate will be provided upon the student's request. The Director of Disability Services can be reached at 651.846.1547/1548 TDD and is located in Student Services. Please contact the Director of Disability Services immediately if you wish to request reasonable accommodations for this course. SPC - Religious Observances Statement Saint Paul College strongly supports the principles of free expression and respect for the diversity of beliefs, including religious observances, among out academic community. It is the policy of the College to provide reasonable accommodations for students when religious observances conflict with classroom activities or course requirements. It is the responsibility of students to inform instructors in a timely fashion of such conflicts. If a mutually agreed accommodation is not possible, students may initiate as appeal.