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    • Start Here!

      IMPORTANT course information.

      4
      • Lecture1.1
        Pharmacology Syllabus
      • Lecture1.2
        Pharmacology Certification Checklist
      • Lecture1.3
        Document Drop Box – Submit License Here
      • Lecture1.4
        Frequently Asked Questions
    • Study Skills

      Review of study skills. This is optional - NOT required.

      4
      • Lecture2.1
        Study Skills
      • Lecture2.2
        Managing your Time
      • Lecture2.3
        Test Taking Strategies / Easing Test Anxiety!
      • Lecture2.4
        Netiquette
    • Unit 1/Module 1: General Principles of Pharmacology

      Chapters 1-4

      3
      • Lecture3.1
        Module 1 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture3.2
        Module 1 Media & Resources
      • Lecture3.3
        Module 1 Quiz
    • Unit 2/Module 2: Pharmacology and the Role of the LP/VN

      Chapters 11-13

      3
      • Lecture4.1
        Module 2 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture4.2
        Module 2 Media & Resources
      • Lecture4.3
        Module 2 Quiz
    • Unit 2/Module 3: Pharmacology and the Role of the LP/VN

      Chapter 14

      3
      • Lecture5.1
        Module 3 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture5.2
        Module 3 Media & Resources
      • Lecture5.3
        Module 3 Quiz
    • Quarter Exam 1 (Units 1-2)

      Covers Units 1 & 2 / Modules 1-3

      1
      • Lecture6.1
        Quarter Exam #1
    • Unit 3/Module 4: Drug Therapy Affecting the Nervous System

      Chapters 20 & 21

      3
      • Lecture7.1
        Module 4 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture7.2
        Module 4 Media & Resources
      • Lecture7.3
        Module 4 Quiz
    • Unit 3/Module 5: Drug Therapy Affecting the Nervous System

      Chapters 25 & 26

      3
      • Lecture8.1
        Module 5 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture8.2
        Module 5 Media & Resources
      • Lecture8.3
        Module 5 Quiz
    • Unit 3/Module 6: Drug Therapy Affecting the Nervous System

      Chapters 22 & 23

      3
      • Lecture9.1
        Module 6 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture9.2
        Module 6 Media & Resources 30 min
      • Lecture9.3
        Module 6 Quiz
    • Unit 3/Module 7: Drug Therapy Affecting the Nervous System

      Chapters 27 & 28

      3
      • Lecture10.1
        Module 7 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture10.2
        Module 7 Media & Resources
      • Lecture10.3
        Module 7 Quiz
    • Quarter Exam 2 (Unit 3)

      Covers Unit 3 / Modules 4-7

      1
      • Lecture11.1
        Quarter Exam #2
    • Unit 4/Module 8: Drug Therapy Affecting Kidney and Body Fluid Composition

      Chapters 43 & 16

      3
      • Lecture12.1
        Module 8 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture12.2
        Module 8 Media & Resources
      • Lecture12.3
        Module 8 Quiz 30 min
    • Unit 5/Module 9: Drug Therapy Affecting the Cardiovascular System

      Chapters 42 & 44

      3
      • Lecture13.1
        Module 9 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture13.2
        Module 9 Media & Resources
      • Lecture13.3
        Module 9 Quiz 30 min
    • Unit 5/Module 10: Drug Therapy Affecting the Cardiovascular System

      Chapters 45 & 46

      3
      • Lecture14.1
        Module 10 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture14.2
        Module 10 Media & Resources 30 min
      • Lecture14.3
        Module 10 Quiz 30 min
    • Unit 6/Module 11: Drug Therapy in Infection

      Chapters 29-31

      3
      • Lecture15.1
        Module 11 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture15.2
        Module 11 Media & Resources
      • Lecture15.3
        Module 11 Quiz 30 min
    • Unit 6/Module 12: Drug Therapy in Infection

      Chapters 32-34

      3
      • Lecture16.1
        Module 12 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture16.2
        Module 12 Media & Resources 30 min
      • Lecture16.3
        Module 12 Quiz 30 min
    • Quarter Exam 3 (Units 4-6)
      1
      • Lecture17.1
        Pharmacology Quarter Exam #3
    • Unit 7/Module 13: Drug Therapy in Cancer

      Chapters 37-39

      3
      • Lecture18.1
        Module 13 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture18.2
        Module 13 Media & Resources
      • Lecture18.3
        Pharmacology Module 13 Quiz
    • Unit 8/Module 14: Drug Therapy Affecting the Gastrointestinal System and Nutrition

      Chapters 15, 47-48

      3
      • Lecture19.1
        Module 14 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture19.2
        Pharma Module 14 Media & Resources
      • Lecture19.3
        Pharmacology Module 14 Quiz
    • Unit 9/Module 15: Drug Therapy Affecting Respiratory Function

      Chapters 40 & 41

      3
      • Lecture20.1
        Module 15 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture20.2
        Pharmacology Module 15 Media & Resources
      • Lecture20.3
        Pharmacology Module 15 Quiz
    • Unit 10/Module 16: Drug Therapy Affecting Endocrine and Reproductive Function

      Chapters 51 & 52

      3
      • Lecture21.1
        Module 16 Intro & Tasks
      • Lecture21.2
        Pharmacology Module 16 Media & Resources
      • Lecture21.3
        Pharmacology Module 16 Quiz
    • Quarter Exam 4 (Units 7-10)
      1
      • Lecture22.1
        Pharmacology Quarter Exam #4
    • Final Exam (ALL Units)
      1
      • Lecture23.1
        Final Exam – NAPNES Pharmacology

      Pharmacology Syllabus

      NAPNES Pharmacology Syllabus

      Course Information

      Course Credits:  45 + Hours

      Required Materials:  

      • NAPNES Course Slide Presentations (included in this course)
      • Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach 8TH -SAUNDERS ELSEVIER, ISBN 978-1455751488

      Optional Materials:

      • Study Guide for Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach 8TH -SAUNDERS ELSEVIER, ISBN 978-1455770533

      Course Description:  This course will prepare the LP/VN to function with a greater knowledge of pharmacodynamics.  This course focuses on the nursing process in drug therapy.  Topics covered include drugs, drug interactions, medication administration, routes of administration, dosages, calculations, and patient teaching relating to medication.  Additionally, an intensive math review is included in this course.

      Course Objectives: 

      1. Utilize the nursing process effectively in drug therapy.
      2. Enumerate major classifications of drugs and prototype drugs in each class.
      3. State generic name, trade name, and average dose of prototype drugs.
      4. Correlate knowledge of anatomy and physiological effects of drugs.
      5. Relate physiological effects of drugs with their therapeutic usefulness.
      6. Enunciate variables which affect drug action and cause unusual or adverse effects in drug therapy.
      7. Correlate knowledge of drug action and use with possible interactions and contraindications.
      8. Discuss the LP/VN’s responsibilities in the event of drug interaction or adverse effect.
      9. Observe the actions of drugs and record and report these observations.
      10. Teach patients pertinent facts and safe self-medication procedures as necessary.
      11. List sources of information used to keep drug knowledge current.

      Grading Policy

      Format of the Course:  The course is broken down into 8 Units with 16 modules covering related material.  There are 2-3 chapters in each module.

      1. Each Module contains a quiz worth 40% of your grade overall.
      2. There are four quarter exams which cover multiple modules worth 30% of your grade overall.
      3. There is one cumulative final exam which covers all material in the course worth 30% of your overall grade.
      4. There are several focus points outlines throughout the course which are ungraded.  However, we strongly urge you to use these to take notes and study from as this is the material you will see on your exam.

      Course Evaluation & Grading:  This course is designed to prepare you for the NAPNES Pharmacology exam.  After each assessment within the course, you will be given feedback regarding your progress.  Use the following as your guide to gauge your readiness to take the actual certification exam.

      Score Interpretation and Gauge
      90 – 100% You are well-prepared for the actual certification exam.
      80 – 89% You are prepared for the exam but further review / study would guarantee success.
      70 – 79% You are minimally prepared for this exam.  Further review / study is highly recommended to ensure your success on the certification exam.
      60 – 69% You are below minimally passing requirements.  Significant further review / study is required to ensure success on the certification exam.
      59% or less Unacceptable work.  Significant further review / study is required to ensure success on the certification exam.

      Attendance Policy:  This course is self-paced; however, we recommend completing it within 16 weeks or less.  There is no specific time requirement for how many times you log in or how much time you spend in the course.  However, the more time you spend in the course working through the materials and studying, the better you will do on the actual exam with NAPNES.  We strongly recommend logging in at least 3 days per week.  Take full advantage of this course!

      Please be sure to take the NAPNES Pharmacology exam within a month of completing this course while the material is fresh in your mind!

       

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