This introductory course examines the principles of pharmacology required to administer medications in a safe and professional manner. Medication administration requires the application of the nursing process for clinical decision making. The routes of medication administration introduced include medications used to treat constipation, eye and ear disorders and the Integumentary system. Complementary, Indigenous, and alternative remedies, and polypharmacy across the lifespan are explored. The learners will gain an understanding of pharmacology and medication administration across the lifespan. Also included are the topics of substance abuse and addiction.

Prerequisites: PNUR 099, PNUR 099 

Corequisites: APNP 130, APNP 131, APNP 132, APNP 133, APNP 135, APNP 130, APNP 131, APNP 132, APNP 133, APNP 135 

Lecture Hours: 60