Thursdays 8am-10am / W110
The student will study the administration of medications in relation to the nursing process and the role of drug therapy in the prevention of disease and the promotion of health. Classification of drugs will be studied to give the student knowledge of their actions, interactions, side effects, contraindications, dosages and routes, and nursing implications. Concepts of client assessment, care and teaching will be included with each drug classification group.
PNUR 1241 and BIOL 1564 or both BIOL 2644 and BIOL 2654 - Must be completed prior to taking this course. PNUR 1140 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
General Education Outcomes are the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and behaviors that students are expected to develop as a result of their overall experiences with any aspect of the college, including courses, programs, and student services, both inside and outside of the classroom. The General Education Outcomes specifically learned in this course are:
- Critical Thinking
- Responsibility
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Recognize the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse as contained in the Nurse Practice Act in medication administration.
2. Demonstrate increased knowledge of concepts of medication administration in relation to the nursing process.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse in the assessment, care, and teaching of the client and family as related to medication administration.
4. Demonstrate knowledge on how medications work in the human body utilizing effective resources.
Topical Outline:
1. Drugs that affect the Respiratory System
2. Drugs Used to Manage Pain
3. Anti-Infectives
4. Drugs that affect the Cardiovascular System
5. Drugs that affect the Gastrointestinal System
6. Drugs that affect the Endocrine System
7. Drugs that affect the Urinary System
8. Drugs that affect Other Body Systems
9. Drugs that affect the Neuromuscular System
10. Drugs that affect the Central Nervous System
11. Drugs that affect the Peripheral Nervous System
12. Drugs that Affect the immune System
Teaching Methods:
Lecture and discussion
Multimedia
Group activities
Written assignments
Faculty Contact Information
I am available in my office, by email, and online (online by appointment only). Outside of student support hours, I will respond to emails within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Zoom appointments can be made through email outside of the student support hours if needed
pbukowski@kcc.edu
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize the role of the LicensedPractical Nurse as contained in the Nurse Practice Act in medication administration.
- Demonstrate increased knowledge of concepts of medication administration in relation to the nursing process.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibility of the Licensed Practical Nurse in the assessment, care, and teaching of the client and family as related to medication administration.
- Demonstrate knowledge on how medications work in the human body utilizing effective resources.
- Drugs that affect the Respiratory System
- Drugs Used to Manage Pain
- Anti-Infectives
- Drugs that affect the Cardiovascular System
- Drugs that affect the Gastrointestinal System
- Drugs that affect the Endocrine System
- Drugs that affect the Urinary System
- Drugs that affect Other Body Systems
- Drugs that affect the Neuromuscular System
- Drugs that affect the Central Nervous System
- Drugs that affect the Peripheral Nervous System
- Drugs that Affect the immune System
Lilley, L., Collins, S., and Snyder, J. (2023). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process. (10th ed). St. Louis, MO.:Elsevier
Sherpath for the Lilley Pharm book- (in book bundle) * Lilley, L., Collins, S., and Snyder, J. (2023).
Study Guide for Pharmacology and the Nursing Process. (10th ed). St. Louis, MO.:Elsevier Skidmore-Roth L. (2023).
Mosby’s drug guide for nursing students (15th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. (or any drug handbook published within the last 2 years) *Optional
Summary of Criteria for Passing PNUR 1262:
1. The student’s test average needs to be above 78% to pass the course. This grade will not be rounded up.
2. The overall average must be 80% or higher after the final exam to pass the course. A grade between 79.5 and 79.9 will not be rounded up to achieve a passing grade.
3. The student’s grade will be the average of all unit tests, quizzes, homework and clinical assignments, and a comprehensive final exam.
4. The clinical component is a pass/pass/failure. All clinical requirements and essential clinical functions must be met to pass clinical.
Tickets to Class (Case Studies or Assignments) you must be present the entire class to receive your points. At the completion of the course, the grade will be determined as follows: All quizzes, homework and tests will count evenly.
The grading scale of the Associate Degree Nursing Program is as follows:
90-100 = A
84-89 = B
80-83 = C
< 80 = F
Grade Calculation: Points % of Total Grade
Unit Exams (10) 190 points (76%)
Ticket to Class/Homework 10 points (4 %)
Hesi Final 50 points (20 %)
Total possible points for course: 250 points (100%)
Minimum points required (80%): 200 points
Test Policy and Environment:
All tests and quizzes will be taken on the scheduled day and time. Tests or quizzes may not be taken early. If a student is going to miss a test, they will have one week to make it up in the testing center. It must be completed before the start of class the following week. The student must notify the faculty member when they will be taking the test in the testing center. If a student is tardy to class on a test day, they may be allowed to start the test, but they will not be given extra time to complete it. Students need to be aware that all tests may be an alternate test if they are not taken on the scheduled day and time. No more than two tests can be made up (taken) in the testing center in the course within a semester. The time allowed for taking a test is determined by the faculty proctoring the test. As a goal for NCLEX readiness, the student should strive for approximately 1.5 minutes or less per question. Students are not allowed to write on the test. Quizzes may be unannounced. You cannot make up quizzes missed during class or online. All nursing knowledge is cumulative, and content may be re-tested at any time throughout the program in any nursing course. The testing environment is created to ensure fairness to all students. Students will be provided a scratch paper to use during the test. This paper will be collected and shredded by the faculty. Faculty may randomly assign seats during a test and will try to put one seat in between each student. All desks/tables must be cleared prior to handing out the test. All backpacks, purses, phones, computers, drink bottles, hats, watches, and hoodies must be placed in the front or back of the classroom. No head coverings including hoodies will be allowed. Phones should be turned off to minimize distraction. Pencils and erasers can be left on the desk to use for the test/quiz. If the student chooses to use ear plugs, these must be inspected by the faculty prior to the exam. If a test requires a calculator, one will be provided by the faculty. Students should not leave the room once the exam has begun. After completing the exam, students will leave the classroom and not return until instructed by the faculty.
Test Review:
Test review will only occur after all students have taken the exam. Students who wish to review their test must do so within 3 weeks from the day the test was given. Test review is done as a group in the classroom. Individual test review may be done as needed for further content clarification in the faculty member’s office. When students are reviewing their test, the desktop will be cleared. Pens, pencils, and phones will not be allowed. Students are not allowed to take notes during the test review. In addition, students are reminded that they are not to discuss tests and quizzes outside of the classroom. Students who earn less than 80% on a test are strongly encouraged to meet individually with their faculty. It is the student’s responsibility to seek this help. There will be no review of the course final exam.
~Extenuating circumstances regarding tests and quizzes will be reviewed and considered by course faculty and the Director of Nursing on an individual basis.
~ Exams and Quizzes: Students are expected to take all exams at the date and time scheduled (see class schedule for dates and class times). The student must notify the instructor of an absence prior to test time. No more than two make-up exams will be allowed for the semester; however, extenuating circumstances will be considered with submission of proper documentation and will be reviewed by the faculty member and the Director of Nursing. Make-up exams must be completed within one week of the missed exam (prior to the start of class). The make-up exam may be in an alternate format, including an essay exam. The student must notify the instructor of when they will make up the exam so that it will be available in KCC’s Testing Center. (See KCC’s website for the Testing Center’s hours). Failure to follow the make-up test guidelines will result in a recorded “0” (zero) for the test. Quizzes may not be made up. Students who are absent or late to class when a quiz is given will receive a zero for the quiz and will not have the opportunity for make-up. Exams/quizzes scores are based only on what the student marks on the computerized exams/quiz. If the student leaves a number blank, it will be counted wrong. After all students have taken the test, a student may individually review the test by appointment during the faculty member’s office hours. When students are reviewing a graded test, the desktop must be cleared (no papers, pens, pencils, etc.). Notes about test items cannot be taken during or following the test review.
Students are reminded that there is to be no discussion of test content/questions outside of class. Completion of such notes or discussions will be viewed as cheating and will result in disciplinary action. Unit exams will not be open to the student for study prior to the final exam. There will be no review of the final exam. Please refer to the testing policy/guidelines for detailed information in the nursing student handbook. Students wishing to verify a test grade must do so within 3 weeks of the test date. After that time, the exam will no longer be available for review and the grade recorded by the instructor will be the official grade. **Should a student not pass a test, it is strongly recommended that he/she meet with the instructor during office hours as soon as possible to review factors contributing to the test grade and develop an individualized success strategy plan. It is the student’s responsibility to seek this help. The final exam will be the HESI computerized benchmark exam. If you do not score at least an 850 on the exam, you will be required to meet with the instructor to develop a remediation plan. Access will be made available by your instructors within one-two weeks after the final exam. A date will be announced to complete a customized PNUR 1262 Pharmacology Remediation Packet.
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
Continuity of Knowledge and Courses:
Nursing knowledge is cumulative and builds from one course to the next. Students will be responsible for recalling and applying content taught in previous nursing and pre-requisite courses. This content is testable at any time.
Absence Policy:
Students are expected to attend all scheduled class times, submit written assignments on due dates, and take tests at the scheduled times. It is the student’s responsibility to notify their instructor if and why he/she is unable to attend any class session. Should a student be absent from class, it is his/her responsibility to notify the instructor prior to the scheduled class time and obtain class announcements, notes, and handouts from another student in the class. (See the Attendance Section of the Nursing Student Handbook).
Communication:
The student is responsible for checking email communication/announcements from the instructor in Canvas on a regular basis.
Technology:
If you do not have access to a computer or internet service, you can contact Advising at (815-802-8500), advising@kcc.edu, or email/call your Advisor directly to ask for a loaner laptop and/or hotspot. They can also assist you with loans for cameras and headsets, if needed.
Communication:
The student is responsible for checking email communication/announcements from the instructor in Canvas on a regular basis.
Given in class and posted in CANVAS. The calendar can be adjusted and modified per the instructor's discretion.
College Policies, Resources and Supports
For information related to the Student Code of Conduct Policy, Withdrawal Policy, Email Policy, and Non- Attendance/Non-Participation Policy, please review the college’s Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations webpage, which can be found at catalog.kcc.edu under the Academic Regulations & Conduct Guide.
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- Clubs and organizations
- Counseling and referral services
- Office of disability services
- Student complaint policy
- Transfer services
- Tutoring services, etc.
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|Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change.