This is the second edition of the Open RN Nursing Pharmacology OER textbook. This free online textbook is an open educational resource with CC-BY 4.0 licensing that has been developed for prelicensure nursing students. Affordable print versions are published in collaboration with XanEdu and are available on Amazon or can be ordered by college bookstores. A free printable PDF version is also available for download on the Open RN website. This edition has been updated according to the 2023 NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN Test Plans, and additional NCLEX Next Generation-style learning activities have been added to each chapter. It is aligned with the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) statewide nursing curriculum for the Nursing Pharmacology course (543-103). View a list of updates in the second edition here. This book introduces the principles of pharmacology and discusses classes of medications and their effects on the body. Emphasis is on the use of the nursing process to safely administer medications. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book. However, links are provided for prototype medications for each medication class to DailyMed, a trustworthy U.S. National Library of Medicine website, that contains detailed information about drugs marketed in the United States.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
This could be used as a class text, an adjunct to the text, or self-paced.
Technical Requirements:
Internet Access
Major Web browser
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will describe the principles of pharmacology.
Students will discuss classifications of medications and their effects on the body.
There are objectives for each module
Target Student Population:
Prelicensure Nursing Students
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic nursing prerequisites.
Basic computer skills.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is accurate, valid, and reliable.
The material presents ten learning chapters and a test answer chapter depicting reality.
The chapters teach important pharmacology factors for nurses to consider.
They are up to date.
The content is general and is needed for nurses involved in patient care.
The book is highly organized and easy to read
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
These chapters use an introduction, conclusion, and a test chapter to facilitate learning.
The material is presented with clarity, focus, and organization.
This material is concise enough not to be overwhelming for learners.
The subject matter is a good supplement for nurses.
Concepts are clearly presented.
All chapters identify learning objectives
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The book has colorful photos and is well laid out
Learners can apply the material within their work.
The information is presented in clear, organized chapters familiar to educators and students.
The material is easy to navigate.
The presentation of each concept is clear without distractions.
Headings are used for accessibility.
Text is selectable.
Videos include closed captioning.
Images/figures include alt text.
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