The nursing process will be used to teach skills to prepare medications, administer by various routes, and record accurately. Basic mathematical calculations necessary to correctly calculate dosages for a variety of clients will be included. Terminology, abbreviations, and legal implications of drug administration will be emphasized. Basic knowledge of the Licensed Practical Nurse's responsibilities in IV therapy will be taught.
Admission to Practical Nursing program
Course Information
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss legal responsibilities and principles of safe medication administration.
- Identify basic knowledge of medication administration in relation to the nursing process.
- Identify appropriate pharmacological resources necessary for safe medication administration.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply calculation principles to accurately determine dosage and identify unsafe dosages.
- Calculation of Oral and Parenteral Medication
- Administration of Oral and Parenteral Medication
- Reconstitution of Solution
- Insulin
- Considerations in Medication Administration
- Conversion of Time and Temperature
- Administration of Enteral and Percutaneous Medication
- Medication Dosages Based on Body Weight
- IV Flow Rates / Regulation
- General Principles of Pharmacology
Health Careers
Dean, Brad Wood; 815-802-8815; M107; bwood@kcc.edu; Division Office – W102; 815-802-8800
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