Course Proposals

Course Name:  Pharmacology for Nurses 1 
Course Prefix: NRSG
Course Number: 2100
             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Kathy Culliton, kculliton@weber.edu

Current Date:  8/12/2011
College: Health Professions
Department:   Nursing                              
From Term: Fall  2012 

Substantive

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Current Course Subject N/A
Current Course Number

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  NRSG            

Course Number: 2100

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Course Title: Pharmacology for Nurses 1

Abbreviated Course Title: Pharm. for Nurses 1

Course Type:  LEC

Credit Hours:  3  or if variable hours:    to

Contact Hours: Lecture 3  Lab 0   Other 0

Repeat Information:  Limit 0   Max Hrs 0 

Grading Mode:  standard

This course is/will be: a required course in a major program
a required course in a minor program
a required course in a 1- or 2- year program
elective

Prerequisites/Co-requisites:

Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-requisites: NRSG 2200 and 2250.

 

Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):

NRSG 2100. Pharmacology for Nurses 1 (3)
Basic pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be administering medications safely through various routes and specific agents that affect health and wellbeing. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program. Co-requisites: NRSG 2200 and 2250.

 

Justification for the new course or for changes to an existing course. (Note: Justification should emphasize academic rationale for the change or new course. This is particularly important for courses requesting upper-division status.)

Nursing 2100 is the introductory nursing pharmacology course. Following the nursing standards of practice and the Quality and Safety in Nursing Education (QSEN) initiatives the concepts presented in this course focus on safety, evidence based practice, collaboration for quality outcomes, and clinical problem solving.

Course delivery and learning activities are based on moving students toward achievement of the Associate Degree Program outcomes. These outcomes are based on QSEN, NLN Accreditation Standards, Nursing Practice Standards, NCLEX-RN Content, along with evolving national standards for education of an excellent nursing workforce.

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1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department?

true

If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?

2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department?

The nursing curriculum revision moves away from a medical, disease focused, and compartmentalized content driven curriculum to a model focused on building knkowledge around concepts that encourage creative critical thinking and problem solving.

3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course.

Other departments in the university do not teach nursing courses.

4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program?

yes

If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form.

5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).

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COURSE SYLLABUS 2010-2011

Nursing 2100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 1

 

A.                COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:

Nursing 2100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 1

 

B.                 CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS:

Nursing 2100 - Three (3) credit hours. Three (3) contact hours per week.

 

C.                 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Basic pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan.  Included in the course will be administering medications safely through various routes and specific agents that affect health and wellbeing.

 

D.                COURSE OUTCOMES:

            Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

·         Describe the foundational  strategies for actively involving patients and families in enhancing therapeutic medication effectiveness and minimizing adverse effects as part of providing patient centered care as a first year nursing student. Student will be evaluated by course written assignments, learning activities, case presentations, and unit and course examinations.

·         Review the interdisciplinary collaboration and team member roles essential to safe and efficient pharmacotherapy systems for medication orders, preparation, administration, and evaluation of the outcome of pharmacotherapy.   Student will be evaluated by course written assignments, learning activities, case presentations, and unit and course examinations.

·         Identify and use sources of best clinical evidence to support nursing practice in patient assessment, medication preparation, medication administration, and evaluation of effectiveness of pharmacotherapy. Student will be evaluated by course written assignments, learning activities and case presentations.

·         Explain the role of the nurse in the use of outcomes of medication therapy to revise and improve the pharmacotherapy plan for a patient.  Student will be evaluated by course written assignments, learning activities, case presentations, and unit and course examinations.

·         Characterize application of national safety initiatives to the design of pharmacotherapy equipment and medication administration environments and processes which are designed to decrease or eliminate medication errors. Student will be evaluated by course written assignments, learning activities, case presentations, and unit and course examinations.

·         Explain how electronic medical records, electronic sources of health care information, and communication technology support safe pharmacotherapy.  Student will be evaluated by course written assignments, learning activities, case presentations, and unit and course examinations.

 

E.        TEACHING STRATEGIES:

Teaching strategies are selected based on the method of delivery and may be site specific:

·         Selected Readings

·         Lecture and structured presentations

·         Focused discussions

·         Written assignments

·         Collaborative learning activities

·         Videos, CD ROMs, and computer based learning tools

·         Web sites and web accessible learning tools

·         Case presentations

 

F.         METHODS OF EVALUATION:

            Methods of evaluation include any or all of the following:

·         Unit Examinations  70%

·         Final examination  20%

·         Responses to structured discussion & critical thinking exercises (10% online)

·         Written assignments  5% (Classroom)

·         Case presentations  5%  (Classroom)

 

Grading Scale:

 

100-95% = A

 89-87% = B+

 79-77% = C+

 69-67% = D+

 59% and below = E

 94 90%  = A-

 86-83%  = B

 76-73%  = C

 66-63%  = D

 

 

 82-80%  = B-

 72-70%  = C-

 62-60%  = D-

 

 

Students must have an 80% average in this course to pass the course and continue in the nursing program. (Refer to School of Nursing Student Handbook)

To receive a grade, all course requirements must be met.

 

E.                 REQUIRED TEXT(S):

 

Adams, P. A. & Koch, R. W. (2010). Pharmacology: Connections to nursing practice.         Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Adams, P. A. & Koch, R. W. (2010). Student workbook and resource guide for pharmacology: Connections to nursing practice. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

Giangrasso, A. & Shrimpton, D (2009). Ratio & proportion dosage calculations. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.

 

F.                  RECOMMENDED TEXT(S):

 

G.                COURSE FORMAT:

Unit 1-Safety Standards in Pharmacology for Nurses (2 weeks)

Unit 2-Physiologic Concepts of Pharmacology for Nurses (1 week)

Unit 3-Pharmacology affecting Intracranial Regulation (ANS)  (1 week)

Unit 4-Pharmacology affecting comfort (1 week)

Unit 5- Pharmacology affecting mobility (anti-seizure & musculoskeletal) (1 week)

Unit 6: Pharmacology of Intracranial Regulation (CNS, Mood & Affect, Cognition) (1 week)

Unit 7: Pharmacology of Endocrine disorders (1 week)

Unit 8: Pharmacology affecting perfusion (Cardiovascular) (2 weeks) 

Unit 9: Pharmacology affecting oxygenation (1 week)

Unit 10: Pharmacology affecting nutrition and elimination (1 week)

Unit 11: Pharmacology affecting reproduction/sexuality (1 week)

Unit 12: Pharmacology affecting infection (1 week)

 

H.                SYLLABUS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:

            The syllabus is the governing document for this course.  Your decision to take this course amounts to your tacit consent to the conditions of this syllabus.  The professor, as well, is bound     by the terms of this syllabus and may not make any significant changes unless they are approved       by the class as a whole.

 

L.         SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

Any student requiring accommodations or services due to a disability should contact Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) in room 181 of the Student Services Center in order to find out how to receive the necessary academic accommodations. SSD can also arrange to provide course materials (including this syllabus) in alternate formats if necessary. Please phone: (801) 626-6413.