For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The Nursing Program at Seward County Community College prepares competent practical and associate degree nurses to assist in meeting the health care needs of clients by delivering quality wholistic care.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #3: Communicate their ideas clearly and proficiently in speaking, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Upon completion of Pharmacology III, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of medications in specific patient populations.
- Recognize pertinent nursing considerations and actions for specific pharmacological agents and categories.
- Participate in comprehensive case studies focused on target populations.
- Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the effects of medications on clients experiencing alterations in oxygenation (cardiovascular & respiratory), metabolism, motion, and mental and emotional health.
- Identify current issues that influence medication use today, including drugs of abuse and medication research.
a. Advanced Cardiac Health Concerns
b. Acute Myocardial Conditions
c. Acute Cardiac Disease Management
d. Emergent Cardiac treatments
a. Advanced Respiratory Health Concerns
b. Acute Respiratory Conditions
c. Acute Respiratory Disease Management
d. Emergent Respiratory treatments
a. Advanced Neurological health concerns
b. Emergent Neurological treatments
IV. Medications for Immunologic disorders
a. Treatments for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
b. Preventative treatments associated with HIV
c. Treatment for Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
d. Acute HIV complications
V. Medications for Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances
a. Treatment of Acute Imbalances
b. Care and Maintenance of Intravenous Access; Central/Peripheral
c. Emergent Fluid & Electrolyte treatments
a. Promotion of Fluid Elimination
b. Management of acute conditions
c. Dialysis
d. Emergent Genitourinary/renal treatments
a. Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions
b. Acute GI Condition Management
c. Emergent Gastrointestinal treatments
V3. Medications for Hematological Conditions
a. Treatment for Acute Hematological Conditions
b. Emergent Hematological Condition Management
a. Treatment for Acute Endocrine Conditions
b. Management of Acute Complications
- Medications for the Cardiac System
- Medications for the Respiratory System
- Medications for the Neurovascular system
- Medications for the Genitourinary/Renal System
- Medications for the Gastrointestinal System
- Medications for the Endocrine System
Lecture, discussion, demonstration, computer assisted instruction including online assignments, medication computation worksheets; skills laboratory and clinical instruction (including pre and post conference).
Handouts, computer assisted instruction, supplies and equipment used in hospitals and the skills lab settings, selected reference readings
SCCC Outcome 1 will be assessed and measured by class participation, written examinations and written assignments indicating comprehension of material read.
SCCC Outcome 2 will be assessed and measured by writing assignments and by documentation in the clinical areas.
SCCC Outcome %23 3 will be assessed through skills lab and clinical interaction
SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed and measured by written examination and in the clinical areas particularly with medication administration.
SCCC Outcome 6 will be assessed and measured by clinical competencies, testing, and in the skills lab.
SCCC Outcome 9 will be assessed and measured by class and clinical participation, ability to respond to clinical situations, attendance, ability to work as a team member, and overall dependability.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.