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NURS 2005: Pharmacology 2 

Effective date

January 2024 

Department

Practical Nursing 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This course builds on Pharmacology 1 to increase learners' understanding of pharmacotherapeutics prescribed for illnesses clients experience across the lifespan. Topics include drug classifications and links with common diseases/illnesses based on a body system approach and drug resistance. 

Credits

1.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

NURS 1005, NURS 1007. 

Corequisites

NURS 2001, NURS 2002, NURS 2003, NURS 2004, NURS 2006. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
 

Instructional Strategies

Course guides provide direction of learning in preparation, in course activities and reflection of the content. The instructor acts as facilitator and expert to promote an environment conducive for learning through activities such as guided discussion, debate, audio-visual presentation, group activities, online activities, skill building exercises and simulation. 

Grading System

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory 

Passing grade

Satisfactory Math S = 100% Theory S = 80% 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

30 

 

Exam 

35 

 

Quizzes/Tests 

 

Math skills assessment- must get 100%. Given 3 attempts for an S 

Final Exam 

25 

Comprehensive Theory Final Exam 80% require to pass 

Assignments 

10 

Presentation  

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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