CON 17-11 REV COURSE NUR 38801
Purdue Northwest Curriculum Document
Program Name: Baccalaureate Nursing Degree
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- Document No: CON 17-11 REV COURSE NUR 27400
- Proposed Effective Date: Fall 2018
- Submitting Department: College of Nursing
- Date Reviewed by Department: 01/22/2018
- Submission Date: 01/22/2018
- Date Reviewed College/School Curriculum Committee: 01/26/2018
- Contact Person: Mary Morrow, Assistant Professor; Chair of College of Nursing Curriculum and Assessment Committee
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- Approval by Faculty Senate:
- Date Reviewed by Senate Curriculum Committee:
- Name(s) of Library Staff Consulted: Not Applicable
- Will New Library Resources Used?: No
- Form 40 Needed?: Yes
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Task: Course Change or New Course Approval
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- Program Name: Baccalaureate Nursing Degree
- Degree Name(s): Bachelor of Science of Nursing
Section I: This section is for changes in programs, minors and certificates
List the major changes in each program of study, minor or certificate.
Impact on Students:
Not Applicable.
Impact on University Resources:
Not Applicable.
Impact on other Academic Units:
Not Applicable.
Section II: This section is for changes in courses only
Subject:
Change in Course Name, Description and course objectives
Some changes are necessitated by changes in the required courses for the degrees.
Justification:
The revised course description and student learning outcomes provide a clarification of the concepts taught in the course to meet the program learning outcomes.
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Current:
NUR 27400: Essential Pharmacokinetics for Nursing
Course Pattern: Lecture: 02/ Lab: 00 / Credit: 02
Course Description:
The nursing process is utilized as a systematic approach to the safe and accurate administration of medications. Dosage calculations, basic pharmacokinetics, safety implications, and use of critical thinking are emphasized.
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Proposed:
NUR 27400: Essentials of Safe Medication Administration for Nursing
Course Pattern: Lecture: 02/ Lab: 00 / Credit: 02
Course Description
This course focuses on the nurse’s role in safe medication administration. Dosage calculations, safety implications, and use of critical thinking are emphasized.
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Course Objectives / Learning Outcomes:
- Utilize basic medication administration terminology.
- Identify the necessary components of a medication order.
- Identify the critical elements contained on drug labels.
- Demonstrate proficiency in dosage calculations for all routes of medication administration.
- Describe safe medication administration practices.
- Apply critical thinking skills, safe medication administration knowledge, and proficient dosage calculation skills to ensure patient safety.
Impact on Students:
Not Applicable.
Impact on University Resources:
Not Applicable.
Impact on other Academic Units:
Not Applicable.