This course continues the study of pharmacology. Building on previous concepts and principles of pharmacotherapeutics and existing knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, pharmacological knowledge will be applied to the pathophysiological states related to chronic health challenges. The role of critical inquiry is applied to the nurse’s responsibilities of safe and effective medication administration.
Prerequisites
NURS 1150, NURS 1161, NURS 1162, NURS 1153, NURS 1164.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Applying drug classification information to the Safe Care Nursing Framework ®️
- Complementary Alternative Medications (CAM) and the interaction with over-the-counter (OTC) vitamins and minerals and with prescription (Rx) medications – Natural health products, vitamin and mineral supplements
- Drugs for Nutritional disorders – enteral feedings, vitamin deficiencies
- Drugs for pulmonary disorders – COPD, Asthma, Antihistamines, Decongestants, Antitussives, and Expectorants
- Drugs for the Endocrine disorders – Diabetes Types 1&2, Thyroid
- Drugs for cardiovascular disorders – Angina, HTN, Heart Failure, Artherosclerosis, Diuretics
- Non-opioid analgesics
- Drugs for Bone and Joint disorders – osteoporosis
- Drugs for degenerative diseases of the Nervous System- Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
- Drugs for Gastrointestinal disorders – GERD, Nausea & Vomiting, ulcers, H.pylori
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42375 |
January 6, 2026 to April 14, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.