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Course Title: Pharmacology
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Course Prefix & Number: VNSG 1331
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Section Number: 100
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Term Code:152S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents.
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Course Prerequisite(s):Successful completion of all Level 1 Vocational Nursing courses
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Course Type:
o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
x - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Mr. D Swofford, M.Ed, BSN, RN
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville / 614
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Telephone Number:
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X4237
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E-mail Address:
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dswofford@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Theressa J Edwards, RN
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Office Location:
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Gainesville 603
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 x 4330
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E-mail Address:
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tjedwards@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
Lilley, L. L., Collins, Rainforth., & Snyder, (2014). Pharmacology and the nursing process (7thed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ISBN# 978-0-323-08789-6
Evolve Website: http://evolve.elsevier.com/Lilley
Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Lilley Pharmacology and the Nursing Process
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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1
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Final Exam
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25
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6
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Unit exams
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70
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Homework/Quizzes/Daily grades
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5
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INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
o A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
o Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
x Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
o Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
To prepare Vocational Nursing students for licensure and advanced degrees in health sciences is the purpose of the department.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
COURSE OBJECTIVES : (DEC 1,4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 14, 21, 24) (SCANS 1,3,5,8)
- Calculate all types of drug dosages including conversions from one system to another.
- Identify the legal aspects of drug administration.
- Utilize nomenclature associated with Pharmacology.
- Utilize sources of drug information to research prescribed medications.
- Identify the SIX RIGHTS of medication administration during the preparation, administration, and documentation of medication therapy.
- Identify the following information of the major drug groups:
- Drug actions
- Drug side effects to report
- Nursing actions and interventions appropriate for each drug group.
- Drug interactions.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Unit 1
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Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous system
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Unit 2
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Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
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Unit 3
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Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal System
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Unit 4
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Drugs affecting the Endocrine system
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Unit 5
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Anti-infective and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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Unit 6
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Drugs affecting the Gastrointestinal, Nutritional and Miscellaneous Therapies
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Last day to Withdraw
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See college website
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability Services
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The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth or Flower Mound Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville, Bowie or Graham Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.
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North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
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Student Success Center
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Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
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