Pharmacology for Nurses is intended for nursing students in an introductory program. It provides a fundamental understanding of the therapeutic use of drugs, so the nurse can provide safe and effective care to the client. Along with a discussion of each body system, the text also reviews the pathophysiology of various disease processes and medications used in treatment. The table of contents presents 40 chapter topics, organized into 11 units. The first unit, consisting of 3 chapters, provides a broad overview of pharmacology, with the following 10 units focused on specific body systems. Pharmacology for Nurses helps students prepare for the licensing exam and their careers by offering applicable, real-life content in short, manageable sections. The material focuses on common client conditions that nurses will encounter throughout their career and embraces a skills orientation (what does a nurse do). The text presents information in a holistic manner that ties the disease process to its pharmacological treatment. As a result, Pharmacology for Nurses will give students the confidence to safely administer medications to clients, as well as provide medication education to clients and their caregivers.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Homework
Lecture
In-class discussion
Individual and team projects
Flipped classroom activities
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
The content can be accessed from a major browser. The table of contents is online, and the book is available as a PDF.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
After active engagement with the textbook, students will
Describe a fundamental understanding of the therapeutic use of drugs
Describe drug categories, reactions, and side effects.
Describe mechanisms of drug actions and interactions.
Explain the pathophysiology of various disease processes and rationale for medications used in treatment of each.
Target Student Population:
College Upper Division
Graduate School, Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer skills to navigate to book.
General overview of human physiology would prove useful.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Concepts are organized systematically, according to body systems.
Chapters are organized with consistency, summaries, and review questions for each section.
Information is based on sound literature.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
Each chapter builds on prior concepts and has specific learning outcomes for material and the nursing process built in.
Goals are consistent with the content offered.
The overall knowledge base has the potential to enhance understanding of physiology and the medication interventions.
Each chapter includes key terms.
Each chapter includes review questions at the end of the chapter. The key is found at the end of the textbook.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
Heading levels are programmed for accessibility
Text is selectable
Ordinary text is used for links
Images/Pictures include alt text
The material is easy to access and has colorful charts and photos for visual learners.
The content is easy to understand and very thorough.
All aspects of this textbook are in working order.
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