Pharmacology A (NURS 2105)

This 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 various routes of medication administration are introduced. Complementary, Indigenous, 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.

Course code: NURS 2105

Credits: 2.0

Tuition: $0^*

Length: 60 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=NURS&number=2105

Prerequisites

Admission to the Access to Practical Nursing Program

Corequisites

NURS 2101 - Professional Communication A; NURS 2102 - Professional Practice A; NURS 2103 - Health Promotion A; NURS 2104 - Variations in Health A; NURS 2106 - Integrated Nursing Practice A

Schedule†

NURS 2105 schedule for programs:

ACPD

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
75038		September 11, 2020 to December 18, 2020	Fri \| 8:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m
75038 VCC Broadway Building B			Tue \| 12:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m

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2	2020-03-01 12:30:00.0	Tue	22-Sep-2020	2020-03-01 15:30:00.0	[empty string]	75038	41	202070	N	0	ACPD111	1230	BWY-B	2020-09-22 00:00:00.0	1529	[empty string]	L	2020-09-15 00:00:00.0	15-Sep-2020	Lecture

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