I am happy to provide you with information and instructions regarding this nursing pharmacology course. This Pharmacology for Nurses class is formatted as an online class. You have a time limit of eight weeks to complete this undergraduate course.
This is an exciting course and I am sure you will learn some of the most interesting principles related to the Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics. After successful completion of the course, you will have a much greater understanding of the Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics issues that are applicable to the delivery of health care services, as well as some of the most current and pressing issues in healthcare delivery. This course is an undergraduate level course. It is formatted to be self-directed, along with one-on-one mentoring by faculty. As a college level course, you must be prepared to operationalize the concepts learned into the reality of today's health care environment.
This course is a course for students in the BSN program, for those wanting continuing nursing education, and for individuals preparing to enter certain nursing programs. This is a beginning level BSN course that focuses on the many principles and theories of Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics as it relates to health care delivery. The course allows students to progress from Nursing Pharmacology terminology to drug therapy and beyond.
Students follow the course and chapter objectives. Some of the topics/subjects covered include; drug therapy in pediatric patients, medication errors, herbal supplements, and potential biological weapons. Learning will provide students with the necessary foundation to progress in the nursing degree program.
Students are encouraged to submit questions; and discuss issues and problems in Nursing Pharmacotherapeutics. The readings in the text, the analysis of case studies, our discussions, and your written homework assignments will assist in meeting this broad-based goal.
Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 6th Edition, by Richard A. Lehne. Elsevier Health Sciences (Saunders Title), 2006. ISBN: 416025529. ISBN-13: 9781416025528.
Please order your main book as soon as possible. You will find the textbook for this course to be one of the best available for the study of Nursing Pharmacology. It is packed with information.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR: James E. Johnson, M.D.
COMMUNCIATION: I am available to you on an ongoing basis throughout your time spent in this course. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions, concerns, issues, etc. I am here to assist you and mentor you to achieve your goals and experience success in this course.
I generally respond to requests within 1-3 business days. E-mail is the fastest and preferred method to contact me.
Again, do not hesitate to contact me. I am here for you and look forward to working with you.
ASSIGNMENTS and OBJECTIVES:
The objectives and detailed assignments will be provided upon enrollment. You are responsible for reviewing the objectives. The objectives will guide you in your learning and assist you in knowledge attainment. Textbook memorization is not necessary.
Your reading assignments are self-paced. The reading assignment schedule is as follows:
Required reading is chapter 1 – 55. Following reading and studying of the mentioned chapters, you may request to take the Mid-term examination.
After you have completed the Midterm examination, proceed to the next required reading; chapters 56-109.
There are written assignments for this class. Detailed directions for the written assignment are provided to the student upon enrollment.
EXAMINATIONS:
There are at least 2 examinations for this course. There may be an objective part and a subjective part. The examinations are "open" book. They thoroughly test knowledge in key areas of course content. While open book, they require thought and knowledge of the related content for successful completion.
All examinations are taken "online." When you are ready to take an examination, please e-mail me directly and request authorization to take your exam. Please make your request at least three business days in advance of your desired date. You will receive instructions to access the examinations.
When you are ready to take an examination, access the web site, and complete the examination. If you have difficulties, notify Student Support right away. Send a copy of your notice to your instructor. You will receive your score in one - three business days.
Please plan to take the midterm exam by the middle of the time period of the course. The final examination must be taken by the last day of the final week of the course.
GRADE FOR EXAMINATIONS:
You will receive a letter grade, based on your over all score achievement. The grading scale is
as follows:
90% - 100%
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A
80% - 89%
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B
70% - 79%
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C
60% - 69%
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D
Below 60%
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F
You will receive a letter grade for each major examination. Your final course grade will be an average of the scores you achieve on all examinations.
WHAT TO DO:
Order your text book immediately.
During the first week of the course, please e-mail your instructor and provide your instructor with some basic information about you, including;
Your contact address (e.g. e-mail address)
Your goals for this course
Your overall goals for a career in Nursing
Your past and current work experiences
Any experiences you have had in healthcare delivery.
Review the chapter objectives before reading and studying each chapter.
When instructed, proceed to take the applicable examination.
Contact your instructor any time you would like to discuss the readings, have questions, require clarifications or further explanations, etc.
Share with your instructor current event issues related to Pharmacology for Nursing Care that you identify in the news media, etc. In turn, your instructor may share such information with you for discussion and analysis.
