Return to Nursing: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies - Online Course

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