NUR 141 - Pharmacological Therapies I
Lecture Hours: 2 Credits: 2
Description: This course introduces the role of the nurse in the safe and effective administration of medications.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 104 , NUR 131 , and NUR 138 .
Course Topics:
Legal aspects affecting drug administration and principles of pharmacology
Prototype drugs within specific classifications:
- Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Drugs acting on the Immune System
- Drugs Acting on the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
- Drugs Acting on the Autonomic Nervous System
- Drugs Acting on the Endocrine system
- Drugs Acting on the Cardiovascular System
- Drugs Acting on the Renal System
- Drugs Acting on the Respiratory System
- Drugs Acting on the Gastrointestinal System
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
- Calculator (No graphing calculators)
- ATI materials for first semester students
- Spartanburg Community College Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify classifications and indications of drugs used in treating specific medical/surgical conditions.
2. Identify key components of pharmacodynamics (what a drug does to the body).
3. Identify key components of pharmacokinetics (what the body does to a drug) as they pertain to basic drug administration used in the medical/surgical setting.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus
2024-2025
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