Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/25/05
NUR237 20064-20075	L+L	1 Credit(s)	2 Period(s)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration III
Knowledge and skills to safely prepare and administer intravenous medications and solutions. Emphasizes management of clients receiving complex therapies such as blood and blood products, parenteral nutrition, and advanced pain management. Application of previous knowledge of physical, biological, and social sciences. Includes an overview of parenteral medications and therapies used in selected situations. Prerequisites: NUR121, NUR127, and NUR129.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
NUR237   20064-20075	Pharmacology and Medication Administration III

1.	Apply standards of practice related to parenteral therapy. (I)
2.	Apply nursing process related to parenteral therapy. (II)
3.	Integrate holistic approach when caring for clients receiving parenteral therapy. (III)
4.	Explain advanced calculation methods when preparing and administering selected medications. (IV)
5.	Describe collaborative management appropriate for caring of clients receiving parenteral therapy. (V)
6.	Demonstrate preparation of intravenous medications for clients across the lifespan. (VI)
7.	Describe methods, routes, and administration of intravenous medications. (VI)
8.	Describe selected protocols for intravenous line management. (VI)
9.	Define care of clients receiving selected intravenous medications. (VI)
10.	Describe care of clients receiving advanced pain management. (VII)
11.	Describe care of clients receiving blood and blood products. (VIII)
12.	Describe care of clients receiving parenteral nutrition. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
NUR237   20064-20075	Pharmacology and Medication Administration III

I. Standards of Practice Related to Parenteral Therapy A. Verification of Orders B. Informed Consent C. Universal Precaution D. Aseptic Technique E. Error Prevention F. Rights of Medication Administration G. Establishing Priorities H. Documentation II. Nursing Process Related to Parenteral Therapy III. Lifespan and Cultural Considerations IV. Advanced Metrology A. Drug Dosage B. IV Medication/Fluid V. Collaborative Management A. Monitoring and Management of Client Responses B. Prevention and Management of Potential Complications C. Management of Error Related to Parenteral Therapy VI. Intravenous Medication Therapy A. Preparation of Intravenous Medications B. Methods of Intravenous Medication Administration C. Preparation of Client for Vascular Access Device (VAD) Insertion D. Routes for Intravenous Medication Administration E. Administration of Intravenous Therapy VII. Advanced Pain Management A. Modalities/Indications B. Modality Care Guidelines C. Modality Specific Medications D. Documentation E. Client Teaching VIII. Blood and Blood Products Administration A. Hematological Concepts B. Blood and Blood Products/Indications C. Donors D. Care Guidelines E. Documentation F. Client Teaching IX. Parenteral Nutrition A. Fluid/Electrolyte and Nutritional Concepts B. Types of Parenteral Nutrition/Indications C. Composition D. Care Guidelines E. Documentation F. Client Teaching G. Home Care Parenteral Nutrition Therapy

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