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 for 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 2025-01-06 to 2025-03-28.
Footnote:
NURS 091P-01Z: Open to non-nursing students with instructor approval. Priority is given to DeAnza College Nursing Program students. This is an online class that meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. All exams for this course will be conducted face to face on campus. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. 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

General Education 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.