GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY Spring
SCHOOL OF NURSING 2015
NRSG 2790 - SYLLABUS
Department
Professional Nursing
Course Prefix and
CRN Number
NRSG 2790
21756
Prerequisites
A&P I (pre or co-requisite)
Area A Math (prerequisite)
Course Title/Times
Nursing Management of Pharmacological Therapies
January 12th, 2015 to May 8th, 2015
Fridays 0900 – 1150 (9am to 11:50am)
Lecture Hours:
(Face to Face)
3
Lab Hours:
100%
0
Contact Hours:
45
Credit Hours:
3
Faculty/Contact Info
Sarah Handwerker RN, MSN, OCN, CNE
Lecturer Undergraduate Nursing
Office Location: 229 Parks Memorial, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Office Phone: 478-445-3923 & Nursing Main Office: 478-445-5122
Email: sarah.handwerker@gcsu.edu
Office Hours: Monday 1300-1600 & Tuesday 0900-1100
Other Days by Appointment
Required Text(s)
Kee, Hayes, & McCuistion, 2011. Pharmacology A Nursing Process
Approach. 7th Edition. Saunders-Elsevier, St. Louis, MO.
ISBN #978-1437717112 (Or 8th Edition)
Adaptive Quizzing for Above Book
Purchase Online (69$)
ISBN #9780323352864 / Class ID 153975_shandwerker_1001
Resources
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Georgia View (Campus Desire 2 Learn)
Evolve website (Link in D2L/GA View)
Technology
Requirements
The minimum technology requirements can be found at:
http://www.gcsu.edu/technology/campustech/recommendations.htm
Catalog Description
Pharmacology is a course that introduces the student to pharmacological
agents. Content focuses on classifications of drugs in relation to body
systems, actions, uses, administration principles, side effects,
contraindications, interactions, and nursing implications. Dosage
calculation is included as is the nurse’s accountability in administering
medications.
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Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
Program
Course Objectives
Objectives
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1. Demonstrate knowledge of general principles of
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Topic Outline/Dates
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pharmacology.
Understand drug actions, reactions, and interactions
in patients with selected medical conditions.
Explore major classifications of drugs and recognize
frequently used medications in the treatment of
selected medical conditions utilizing web resources,
text, media, interviews, and group resources.
Understand nursing role related to medication
administration, monitoring of drugs actions,
reactions, and interactions and counseling patients
related to medication regime.
Demonstrate beginning mastery in drug calculations
for clinical practice.
Recognize safety issues, regulatory influence, key
side effects, and therapeutic indications for major
drug classifications.
*Review Course Calendar for Topic Outline, Assignments and
Important Dates as part of Syllabus (addendum).*
Teaching/Learning/
Assessment Methods
This is a three credit hour technology enhanced course. All exams are
on campus, face-to-face, in D2L and are mandatory. Teaching methods
will include lecture, discussion, learning modules, web based learning
activities, case studies and quizzes. Learning activities include
preparation for class, use of GeorgiaView D2L, and Evolve websites.
Evaluation Methods
Exam I
Exam II
Exam III
Drug Calculation Quizzes
*3 at 6% each*
Homework
Comprehensive Final Exam
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Grading Scale
A = 91-100
B = 83-90
C = 75-82
D = 66-74
F = < 65
Course Policies
All policies in the current Georgia College & State University
Undergraduate Catalog and the Undergraduate Nursing Student
Handbook are applicable. Please consult web for handbook at the
following sites: http://www.gcsu.edu/registrar/catalog.htm and
http://www.gcsu.edu/nursing/bs/admission.htm . In addition to these
University and School policies, students are expected to comply with
the following course policies:
Academic Honesty: The integrity of students and their work is a
critical component of the academic process. Academic dishonesty such
as cheating on tests or quizzes will be dealt with using procedures
outlined in the GC Catalog. See the student honor code at:
http://www.gcsu.edu/studentlife/handbook/code.htm
This course subscribes to the GCSU Honor Code. Students
violating this code should expect to receive a grade of “F” for the
course.
Communication: Students should check their course D2L daily for
messages. Students will also be required to check their campus
(bobcats) email frequently throughout the course.
Attendance: Attendance is required on campus at the assigned class
time each week. Students are also expected to logon to the course D2L
website and complete assignments. See below for attendance to exams.
Testing: During exams all books and personal belongings will be
placed on the floor. No cell phones will be allowed to be used or turned
on during exams. Students will be seated with ample room between
when possible. All hats will be removed for the testing period. You
will be allowed to use an instructor approved calculator for dosage
questions. No cell phones or PDA's will be allowed to be used as
calculators. Students cheating on an exam, removing/emailing an exam,
or copying questions from an exam are subject to the GCSU Honor
Code penalties. All exams are the copyrighted property of GCSU
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School of Nursing.
Exams and Grading: Testing for the three exams, the final and the
HESI will be web based on a space available basis. Each exam period is
60 minutes. If you are unable to attend an exam, the faculty must be
notified before the exam is scheduled to begin. In the absence of an
immediate and acceptable explanation for missing any scheduled exam
a 0 will be calculated as the earned exam score. Documentation is
required for the instructor to determine if exam absence is excused.
Rounding Policy: Rounding for this course will occur only with the
final average grade for the course. If the final course grade average is .5
or more, the final course grade will be rounded up to the next whole
number (example: 88.5 would be rounded to 89).
Plagiarism: Anti-plagiarism software will be used with written
assignments.
Religious Observance
Students are permitted to miss class without academic penalty in observance
of religious holidays and other activities observed by a religious group of
which the student is a member. Exercising one’s rights under this policy is
subject to the GC Honor Code. Students who miss class are required to make
up the coursework missed. The nature of make up assignments and deadline
for completion are at the sole discretion of the instructor.
Request for Disability
Modifications
If you have a disability as described by the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, you may be eligible to
receive accommodations to assist you in formulating a reasonable
accommodation plan and in providing support in developing appropriate
accommodations to ensure equal access to all GCSU programs and facilities.
Course requirements will not be waived, but accommodations may assist you
in meeting the requirements. For documentation requirements and for
additional information, contact Disability Services located in Maxwell Student
Union at 478-445-5931 or 478-445-4233. Any student requiring instructional
modifications due to a documented disability should make an appointment to
meet with the course instructor within the first week of classes. An official
letter from GCSU documenting the disability is expected in order to receive
accommodations.
Student Opinion
Survey Statement
Near the end of the semester, you will be asked to complete an online survey.
Your responses are valued because they give important feedback to instructors
to help improve student learning. All responses are completely confidential
and your name is not stored with your response in any way.
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Fire Drill Procedures
Further Policy
Clarification
Fire drills will be conducted annually. In the event of a fire alarm, students
will exit the building in a quick and orderly manner through the nearest
hallway exit. Learn the floor plan and exits of the building. Do not use
elevators. If you encounter heavy smoke, crawl on the floor to gain fresh air.
Assist disabled persons and others if possible without endangering your own
life. Assemble for a head count on the front lawn of main campus or other
designated assembly areas. For more information please visit:
http://www.gcsu.edu/publicsafety/emergency_management.htm
Can be found at the following link:
http://www.gcsu.edu/business/docs/GCRequiredSyllabusStatements.docx
This syllabus is subject to be changed at the discretion of the instructor with due notice.
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