Class Details

NURS 91P
Pharmacology I

Course Description

This is an introductory course that focuses on the basic pharmacological principles and application of pharmacologic principles to chronically ill adult patients. Concepts of pathophysiology will serve as a basis of building an understanding of pharmacokinetics. Legal and ethical issues and safety principles will be stressed as an integral part of nursing practice. The nurses' scope of practice, critical thinking and problem solving in medication administration processes will be examined.

Class Details

Class Materials: View textbook and/or other materials for this course available at the Bookstore.
Class Dates: This class runs from 2024-09-23 to 2024-12-13.
Footnote:
NURS 091P.-02Z: Open to non-nursing students with instructor approval. Priority is given to DeAnza College Nursing Program students. Please note that this course is a hybrid format, combining in-person instruction with online components. As a result, students are required to attend classes on campus and have access to online instructional activities. Additionally, online instructional content may be completed through the Canvas platform. It is important to emphasize that registration for this course is restricted to students who have fulfilled the program prerequisites and have been officially accepted into the Nursing Program.Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning

Course Details

Units

1.5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 1.5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Gen Ed

Non-GE Class

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills

Limitations on Enrollment

Admission into the De Anza College Nursing Program.