Course Proposals

Course Name:  Pharmacology for Nurses 2 (3) 
Course Prefix: NRSG
Course Number: 3100
             Submitted by (Name & E-Mail):  Kathy Culliton, kculliton@weber.edu

Current Date:  8/10/2011
College: Health Professions
Department:   Nursing                              
From Term: Fall  2012 

Substantive

new 

Current Course Subject N/A
Current Course Number

New/Revised Course Information:

Subject:  NRSG            

Course Number: 3100

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Course Title: Pharmacology for Nurses 2 (3)

Abbreviated Course Title: Pharm. for Nurses 2

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: 2300, 2350, and 2400 or admission to the PN to RN Program. Co-requisites: NRSG 2500 and 2550.
 

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

NRSG 3100 Pharmacology for Nurses 2 (3)
Advanced pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan. Included in the course will be administering medications safely though intravenous and other routes along with specific agents that affect health and well-being. Credit hours (3): 3 lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: 2300, 2350, and 2400 or admission to the PN to RN Program. Co-requisites: NRSG 2500 and 2550.
 

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 2350 is a clinical course that is designed to help students integrate concepts in the the care of patients through guided nursing practice lab experiences, simulation, and clinical assignments in a variety of health care environments. This course assists students to work toward application of the concepts central to Quality and Safety in Nursing Education (QSEN) standards. The course focuses on safety, evidence based practice, collaboration for quality outcomes, and clinical problem solving in all health care settings and situations.

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 knowledge 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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SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE SYLLABUS 2010-2011

Nursing 3100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 2

 

A.                COURSE NUMBER AND NAME:

Nursing 3100 - Pharmacology for Nurses 2

 

B.                 CREDIT AND CONTACT HOURS:

Nursing 3100 - Three (3) credit hours. Three (3) contact hours per week.

 

C.                 COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Advanced pharmacological treatments used by the nurse to promote health across the lifespan.  Included in the course will be administering medications safely though IV and other routes and specific agents that affect health and wellbeing.

 

D.                COURSE OUTCOMES:

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

·         Analyze patient centered care through the exploration of specific advanced pharmacological topics.  Student evaluation will be determined by testing, written work, group participation, presentations, etc.

 

·         Examine teamwork and collaboration of medication administration with other disciplines, such as pharmacists and physicians.  Student evaluation will be determined by testing, written work, group participation, presentations, etc.

 

·         Examine evidence in the delivery of optimal health care as it relates to advanced pharmacological topics. Student evaluation will be determined by testing, written work, group participation, presentations, etc.

 

·         Investigate and analyze systems of care and care processes to affect quality improvement for patients and families as it relates to medication administration. Student evaluation will be determined by testing, written work, group participation, presentations, etc.

 

·         Review the risk of harm to patients and self in medication administration, and comply with the national safety standards.  Student evaluation will be determined by testing, written work, group participation, presentations, and faculty supervision.

 

·         Integrate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making in drug administration. Student evaluation will be determined by testing, written work, group participation, presentations, etc.

 

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 40 %

·         Midterm examination 20 %

·         Final examination 20 %

·         Responses to structured discussion & critical thinking exercises 10 %

·         Class/Course participation 5 %

·         Case presentation  5 %

 

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:

1.      Informatics (medication administration using computerized system, demonstrate use of technology for medication verification/information), Safety, Quality Improvement, and Evidenced Based Practice.

2.      Comfort (acute pain, antianxiety, opiods, fentanyl, non-opiods, NSAIDS, pain control in OB and newborns settings).

3.      Comfort/Tissue Integrity (Epidural, spinal, general anesthesia, monitoring conscious sedation, and maintaining epidurals).

4.      Fluid and Electrolytes (osmolarity,  IV therapy: colloids, crystalloids and  TPN, central   venous access devices, blood and blood products, PICC lines).

5.      Perfusion (statins, antianginals, anti-shock drugs, antidysrhythmics, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and vasodilators)

6.      Acid-base Balance (bicarbonate infusion, ammonium chloride, insulin, and potassium infusions).

7.      Intracranial Regulation (mannitol, hypertonic saline, corticosteroids).

8.      Metabolism (steroids) and Thermoregulation (for malignant hyperthermia).

9.      Infection (monoclonal antibiotics, colony stimulating factors)

10.  Inflammation (anti-immune, anti-rejection).

11.  Immunity (biologic response modifiers)

12.  Cellular Proliferation (chemotherapy and cancer treating regimens).

13.  Reproduction (male and female fertility drugs).

14. OB Drugs (induction agents, anti-hemorrhage agents, and anti-emetics).

 

 

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.