Return to Nursing: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies - Online Course

NOTE: This course will be renewed on 12/06/2025. At that time, you will be enrolled in the new version of the course and your progress will be reset to the beginning. To avoid losing any progress on the current version, please complete this course before 12/06/2025.

Each course in this program features interactive knowledge checks and scenarios to allow learners to practice applying their knowledge. This program is mapped to the NCLEX-RN test plan as well as QSEN core competencies. Audio narration and transcripts are included on each slide for learners to follow along.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define terms, concepts, and basic processes associated with physiologic effects of medication therapy
• Describe characteristics of major groups and selected individual medications in terms of the following:
  • Mechanism(s) of action
  • Drug effects
  • Therapeutic uses
  • Side effects and adverse effects
  • Toxicity and management of overdoses
  • Interactions
  • Nursing responsibilities related to administration, monitoring, and teaching
• Utilize appropriate conversions to practice drug dosage calculations
• Describe legal/regulatory issues related to medication administration and reconciliation