PNUR 145

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. Various routes of medication administration are introduced. Complementary, Indigenous, and alternative remedies and polypharmacy across the lifespan are also explored. -- Prerequisite -- Admission to the Practical Nursing diploma and PNUR 147. -- Corequisite -- PNUR 140, PNUR 141, PNUR 142, PNUR 143, and PNUR 144. -- Pre or Corequisite -- None.