UNIVERSITY of ALBERTA Faculty of Nursing Undergraduate Programs
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1 UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Faculty of Nursing Undergraduate Programs BScN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM Grande Prairie Regional College Keyano College Red Deer College University of Alberta Bilingual Nursing Program RPN to BScN Nursing Program After Degree Nursing Program Winter 2021 NURS 252 PHARMACOLOGY II Foundational Minimal Pass COURSE OUTLINE New Curriculum University of Alberta BScN Collaborative Program Date: December 22, 2020 ©UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA COLLABORATIVE BScN PROGRAM, 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the publisher’s written permission. Approved: Shireen Bell 2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ENTRY: The course explores selected episodic and chronic health alterations and the related pharmacological concepts. The focus is on applying foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology to evidence-informed nursing practice. Note: Available only to students in the BScN program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 308 OR NURS 251 and NURS 252. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Second of two pharmacology courses that focuses on the mechanisms of action of drugs, their therapeutic uses and side effect profiles. General principles related to drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion will be addressed. The nursing role in promoting optimal therapeutic regimens and in the management of side/adverse effects will be included. CREDIT HOURS: NURS 252 (3-0-0) (3 hours of lecture) (15 week term). Pre-requisites: Co-requisites: NURS 251 NURS 237, NURS 253 COURSE SCHEDULE: Section Instructor Class Time Room # NURS 252 A Nicole Pattullo Thursday 1200-1320 Class is online Friday 0930-1050 NURS 252 B Dr. Brenda Query Tuesday and Wednesday Class is online 0800 - 0920 Please note: A detailed course schedule is posted on blackboard. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Students are to contact instructors through BB messages on their N252 Blackboard course. During the week (between 0800 & 1700), we will try to respond to you within 24 hours. We will not respond between 1700 Friday and 0800 Monday, as we will be enjoying down time with our families or friends. INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS Office hours will vary per instructor. Please send a message on Blackboard and let your instructor know what day and time during the business week will work for you, keeping in mind that she is also in clinical. PREFERRED CONTACT INFORMATION Preferred communication will be via Blackboard course site using a combination of course announcements and messages. Please allow 2 business days for a response for non-urgent messages and for messages sent outside of the business week. Professional and respectful communication is expected. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to pathophysiological and pharmacotherapeutic concepts. 2. Demonstrate theoretical understanding of pathophysiology as it relates to changes in health status. 3. Demonstrate theoretical understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics principles in pharmacotherapeutics. 4. Describe the pharmacotherapeutic classification, mechanism of action, properties, and effects of drugs. 5. Explain the relationship between pathophysiological concepts and pharmacotherapeutic concepts at an advanced level. 3 6. Apply the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutic concepts to focused increasingly complex clinical examples at an advanced level. 7. Identify the nursing implications in relation to pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics at an advanced level. 8. Predict common trajectories for pathophysiological processes and pharmacotherapeutic treatments at an advanced level. UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA COURSE OBJECTIVES See above COURSE TOPICS Anemia Drugs Central Nervous System Depressants and Muscle Relaxants Central Nervous System Stimulants and Related Drugs Antiepileptic drugs Psychotherapeutic Drugs Substance Misuse Adrenergic Drugs Adrenergic Blocking Drugs Cholinergic Drugs Cholinergic Blocking Drugs Antianginal Drugs Heart Failure Drugs Diuretic Drugs Adrenal Drugs Acid Controlling Drugs Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs Antiviral Drugs Antitubercular Drugs Antifungal Drugs Anti-inflammatory and Antigout Drugs Vitamins and Minerals Fluid and Electrolytes LEARNING ACTIVITIES Lecture (through Collaborate Ultra), small and large group discussions online, online activities and games COURSE RESOURCES: Required: Lilley, L. L., Rainforth Collins, S., Snyder, J. S., & Swart, B. (2017). Pharmacology for Canadian health care practice (3rd Canadian ed.). Toronto, ON, Canada: Elsevier. Online Resources: Alberta Health Services. (2019). Medication reconciliation e-learning module for AHS staff and physicians. Retrieved from 4 https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page8171.aspx Canadian Pharmacists Association. (2020). The electronic compendium of pharmaceuticals and specialties (e-CPS). Retrieved from https://www.e-therapeutics.ca/search Elsevier. (2020). Evolve learning system. Retrieved from http://evolve.elsevier.com/Canada/Lilley/pharmacology/ Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) is purchased through the Red Deer College bookstore for N217. Orientation to the EAQ program will occur in N217. The EAQ is a required online NCLEX prep resource that is available for students to purchase at the bookstore if they have not done so prior to this course. The EAQ will assist students with preparing to write the NCLEX RN registration exam. This resource will provide students with a 36-month online review/prep course to use as they progress through years 2, 3 and 4 of the BScN program. Recommended: Lilley, L.L., Rainforth Collins, S., Snyder, J.S., & Swart, B. (2016). A study guide for pharmacology for Canadian health care practice (3rd Canadian ed.). Toronto, ON, Canada: Elsevier. A Nursing Drug Guide [book, computer program, or handheld application] or the e-CPS. Our suggested resource: Lexicomp. (2020). Adult drug information handbook: A clinically relevant resource for all healthcare professionals (29th edition). Hudson, OH: Lexicomp. Additional Resources: PowerPoint presentations, learning activities, supplementary readings, animations, and links to media resources will be posted on Blackboard course site per topic. MATERIAL AND SPECIAL FEES None applicable for this course ACADEMIC SCHEDULE DATES Jan 4 First day of classes for Winter term 2021 Jan 11 Last date to add/drop courses without financial penalty Feb 15 Family Day 2021. College closed. Feb 16 - 19 Reading break. No credit classes. March 1 Midterm feedback for Winter term 2021 April 2 Good Friday. College Closed. April 5 College open. No credit classes April 9 Last day of classes for Winter term 2021 April 9 Last day to withdraw from Winter term courses and receive a WD. April 13 First day of final exams April 17 Last day of final exams CHANGES TO THE COURSE OUTLINE Changes to the course outline will be made with the consent of the course instructor and students. Changes will be reviewed by the Associate Dean of the School for consistency with College policies. OVERARCHING STATEMENT Students are responsible to familiarize themselves with the CARNA Entry-Level Competencies for the practice of Registered Nurses (2019), CASN baccalaureate framework and Student Success: BScN Program Benchmarks which are identified in the BScN student handbook All students are also responsible to practice in a manner that is consistent with: 5 • CARNA Requisite Skills and Abilities for Becoming a Registered Nurse in Alberta (2011) • CARNA Nursing Practice Standards (2013) and all other CARNA standards • The CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (2017) • Red Deer College Policies regarding student conduct. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE To successfully complete N252, students must complete ALL of the following assignments and assessments that are used to meet the learning outcomes of this course. Grades are cumulative and final marks will be converted to a letter grade. Assignment/Task Weight Description Due Date % Brief description of the activity EAQ 5% Students are required to answer questions April 5th at 1200 on EAQ in the topic of pharmacology to reach mastery (level 3) in the four sub- topics. See below for details Quizzes 20% Completed online in class. Please note See Schedule that for exam security reasons only general feedback will be provided to students should they want to meet to discuss their quiz results. Midterm Exam 15% Completed in class. Please note that for February 23rd and exam security reasons only general February 25th feedback will be provided to students should they want to meet to discuss their exam results. Case study- #1 15% Written responses to patient case study Released January questions 23rd due January 31st at 1200 Case study- #2 15% Written responses to patient case study Released March 6th questions due March 14th at 1200 Final Exam 30% Completed during scheduled exam TBA; within RDC session. Please note that for exam exam week, security reasons only general feedback April 13th – 17th will be provided to students should they want to meet to discuss their exam results. For complete assignment descriptions and assessment details, please refer to your assignment folder in Blackboard. COURSE PROCEDURES & CONSEQUENCES: See above EXAMS See above MIDTERM FEEDBACK See Grading System You have the right to know your progress in this course so you can assess your performance and make decisions regarding your academic standing. Midterm grades will be posted on Blackboard by the date set in the