CALCULATIONS ADVICE FROM A STUDENT1. You will be placed into a discussion group beginning with the secondunit discussion. (Unit One discussion is your personal introduction to theclass and is not for points).TextbooksJACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING ONLINE COURSE SYLLABUS JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT Fall 2011 COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER NUR 121 COURSE TITLE Pharmacology DEPARTMENT Nursing CREDITS Three credits CONTACT HOURS 15x3 = 45 COURSE FACULTY and Office Hours Linda Williams, MSN, RN (517) 796-8598 Office JW 224 [email protected] Office Hours: By Appointment Mike McGlynn, MSN, RN, FNP (517) 796-8485 Office JW 223 [email protected] Office Hours: By Appointment Welcome to NUR 121, Pharmacology. This is a three credit course in beginning pharmacology for nursing students and other allied health students. It is also a good review for practicing nurses. NUR 121 online is offered during the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters. Prerequisites for this course include MTH 120 or equivalent, AND Anatomy and Physiology OR Body Structure and Function. hemistry recommended This course is offered entirely online; except for 3 proctored exams and a proctored math exam (the math exam and midterm may be taken at the same time to reduce your trips). You may take these exams at Jackson Community College, or if you live outside of Jackson County you may identify a proctored location and inform the course instructors by the due date listed on the course calendar.Course Description This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge needed to safely administer medications to clients with self-care needs. Content includes medication action, use, side effects, nursing implications, and client education for major drug groups. Performance Outcomes Provider of Care: 1. Define the terms used in the study of pharmacology. 2. Identify and describe the principles of drug action including absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion; drug-receptor interactions and categories of adverse effects. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of common characteristics of drug classes: mechanisms of action, uses, side effects, examples of common drugs in each category and nursing responsibilities related to the administration of drugs in each class. 4. Explain the use of the nursing process in drug therapy. 5. Demonstrate accuracy in calculating dosages of drugs and intravenous drip rates. 6. Describe a teaching plan for a patient learning to use a new medication. 7. Describe the alterations in drug effect on the elderly patient. 8. Demonstrate ability to think critically during class and small group discussions. Manager of Care: 1. Identify members of the health team who collaborate with the nurse in providing care for patients receiving medications. Member of Profession: 1. Describe the legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse when administering medications. ASSOCIATE DEGREE OUTCOMES (ADOs): The course goals and objectives incorporate specific Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs) established by the JCC Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. These goals are in concert with four-year colleges, universities, and reflect input from the professional communities we serve. ADOs guarantee students achieve goals necessary for graduation credit, transferability, and professional skills needed in many certification programs. The ADOs and course objectives addressed in this class aid in developing the following skills/abilities: ADO 3 Demonstrate computational skills and mathematical reasoning. Basic Competencies Requirements • Ability to read an above average amount of technical material • Ability to compute simple algebraic problems • Ability to use metric system of measurement • Ability to use a computer and navigate the World Wide WebCourse Participation o You must be participating in the course to remain in the course or you will be dropped or withdrawn based on date from the course per JCC policy and would need to apply for reenrollment. o You must officially drop or withdraw based on date from the course if you decide not to continue in the course. Course Requirements In order to successfully complete this course, you must satisfactorily complete the following requirements. Unit Content/Assignments These may include a: • Pre-Quiz that allows you to check your prior knowledge related to the unit topics. This is for your own review and has no due date or points assigned so it will show a zero in the course gradebook. The zero is not counted in your point total. • Tutorial that will direct your reading and learning. Plan to use it to help you be successful! • Discussion Questions must be completed by the due date to receive credit according to the posted guidelines. No credit will be given after the due date/time. • Quiz over the unit. You must complete each quiz by its due date to receive credit. No credit will be given after the due date/time. Mail in Math Quiz In Unit 3 Drug Measurement (Calculations) will be done with paper and pencil. You will need to show all your work. You will send it by U.S. mail to your instructor: Mike McGlynn Jackson Community College 2111 Emmons Rd. Jackson, MI 49201 Note: The postmark is used for the due date. You will receive half credit if it is received late or there is no name on it. This is because keeping up in this course is very important! Unit 3 has a math tutorial using Unit Analysis. We recommend that you use this method, although you may use any mathematically sound method for your math calculations. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU MUST ALSO TAKE A PROCTORED MATH EXAM THAT MUST BE PASSED WITH A 90% GRADE. Therefore it is in your best interest to be sure you understand how to perform math calculations. You will take the proctored math exam during midterm week or at the same time as your midterm exam (see # 4 below). Because it is so important to be able to calculate correctly, you must obtain at least a 90% on this exam – but don’t panic; you can try as many times as you like within 2-3 week intervals from the first attempt, before the end of the course to pass it. However, if you are well prepared and pass it on your first attempt, you will avoid repeat