St. Marys school of Medicine, Cook Islands

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BSc Pharmacology in Nursing St. Marys school of Medicine, Cook Islands

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PHARMACOLOGY IN NURSING

This course examines the nurse’s role in medication administration and usage This course will place emphasis on the key pharmacological principles (pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; drug actions and interactions) and the role of the nurse in management of drug therapy, including appropriate evidence-based patient teaching, counseling, and safety and quality controls. Also covered in the content of this course are current drug classifications and related nursing implications for individuals of all ages. It will enable the student to determine and evaluate the educational and patient care goals regarding medication administration. The student will learn to use information technology to stay current with new drugs and collaborate within inter-professional teams to ensure quality patient-centered care.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Students must have attained a minimum of an Associates Degree, 90 semester credit hours or Bachelors Degree (including completion of all the prerequisite coursework) from an accredited ins

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