Pharmacology Course Introduction

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Jon Haws
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Jon Haws RN BSN 

Creator of NRSNG/NURSING.com and charge nurse in a level I Trauma Center in DFW, Jon uses all of his spare time to create helpful content for nurses. Along with being a charge nurse Jon also works as a preceptor to nursing students and new grad nurses. These positions allow for him to see exactly what nursing students and new nurses are struggling with. Pharmacology is consistently one of the most complicated areas for new nurses. Jon is also married and has two children.


 

Tarang Patel DNP-NA, RN, CCRN, RPh

Tarang is both a Pharmacist and a Nurse. With several years of bedside critical care experience, Tarang is now pursuing a degree in Nurse Anesthesia and will…


MedMaster Course

The concept for the MedMaster course was born from listening to the response from nursing students. Every day we receive feedback from students stating that they are struggling with pharmacology. We believe that pharmacology does not have to be so difficult. Once you learn a few tips, tricks, and key information you can master pharm.

This course is designed in a manner to provide you videos, audio, handouts, and workbooks to meet every learning style. Start with module 1 and work your way through the course. When you are studying a specific medication go directly to the mp3 for that med. If you are covering a class of medications, watch the lecture over that class. Soon, as you work through the modules you will find that pharmacology is becoming second nature.

  • With each lecture you will find material for download. Please download this information so that you can study at any time and on any device.
  • Lectures and videos will pick up where you left off . . . so you don’t need to worry about watching an entire video or completing a module in a single sitting.
  • The last module contains some of the handouts and freebies that are mentioned throughout the course. Head to that module and take a look at all the freebies.
  • The course is completely responsive . . . this means you can use it on any device (phone, tablet, computer) with ease.

Our Goal

We have one goal with this course . . . For you to succeed and feel confident in Nursing Pharmacology.

If you do not feel a new sense of understanding and confidence after working through the modules . . . we have failed. This course has been designed with the information that we believe is MOST important for the NCLEX® and for your career as a nurse.

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Basics of Pharm Study Plan

Concepts Covered:

  • Concepts of Pharmacology
  • Studying
  • Test Taking Strategies
  • Learning Pharmacology
  • Dosage Calculations
  • Medication Administration
  • Intraoperative Nursing
  • Microbiology
  • Disorders of Pancreas
  • Circulatory System
  • Upper GI Disorders
  • Fundamentals of Emergency Nursing
  • Understanding Society
  • Tissues and Glands
  • Adulthood Growth and Development
  • Newborn Care
  • Postoperative Nursing
  • Prenatal Concepts
  • Substance Abuse Disorders
  • Immunological Disorders
  • Adult
  • Emergency Care of the Cardiac Patient
  • Nervous System
  • Vascular Disorders
  • Cardiac Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Psychotic Disorders
  • Central Nervous System Disorders – Brain
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Neurological
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Noninfectious Respiratory Disorder
  • Hematologic Disorders
  • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
  • Pregnancy Risks
  • Postpartum Complications

Study Plan Lessons

Pharmacology Course Introduction
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics Nursing Mnemonic (ADME)
12 Points to Answering Pharmacology Questions
Drug Interactions Nursing Mnemonic (These Drugs Can Interact)
NRSNG Live | The S.O.C.K Method for Mastering Nursing Pharmacology and Never Forgetting a Medication Again
The SOCK Method – Overview
The SOCK Method – S
The SOCK Method – O
The SOCK Method – C
The SOCK Method – K
The SOCK Method of Pharmacology 1 – Live Tutoring Archive
The SOCK Method of Pharmacology 2 – Live Tutoring Archive
The SOCK Method of Pharmacology 3 – Live Tutoring Archive
Basics of Calculations
Dimensional Analysis Nursing (Dosage Calculations/Med Math)
Complex Calculations (Dosage Calculations/Med Math)
Pediatric Dosage Calculations
Struggling with Dimensional Analysis? – Live Tutoring Archive
Medication Errors
6 Rights of Medication Administration
Using Aseptic Technique
Supplies Needed
Needle Safety
Drawing Up Meds
Medications in Ampules
Oral Medications
SubQ Injections
IM Injections
Injectable Medications
Pill Crushing & Cutting
Positioning
Tips & Tricks
Insulin
Insulin Mixing
Insulin – Mixtures (70/30)
Insulin – Long Acting (Lantus) Nursing Considerations
Insulin Drips
Glipizide (Glucotrol) Nursing Considerations
IV Insertion Course Introduction
Selecting THE vein
IV Catheter Selection (gauge, color)
IV Insertion Angle
Starting an IV
IV Placement Start To Finish (How to Start an IV)
Bariatric: IV Insertion
Combative: IV Insertion
Dark Skin: IV Insertion
Tattoos IV Insertion
Geriatric: IV Insertion
Tips & Advice for Pediatric IV
Tips & Advice for Newborns (Neonatal IV Insertion)
How to Secure an IV (chevron, transparent dressing)
Maintenance of the IV
How to Remove (discontinue) an IV
IV Complications (infiltration, phlebitis, hematoma, extravasation, air embolism)
Understanding All The IV Set Ports
Spiking & Priming IV Bags
IV Infusions (Solutions)
Hanging an IV Piggyback
Giving Medication Through An IV Set Port
IV Push Medications
IV Pump Management
IV Drip Administration & Safety Checks
IV Drip Therapy – Medications Used for Drips
Drawing Blood from the IV
NG Tube Medication Administration
NG Tube Med Administration (Nasogastric)
Interactive Practice Drip Calculations
Pain Management Meds – Live Tutoring Archive
Pain Management for the Older Adult – Live Tutoring Archive
Opioid Analgesics in Pregnancy
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
Codeine (Paveral) Nursing Considerations
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Vicodin, Lortab) Nursing Considerations
Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Nursing Considerations
Meperidine (Demerol) Nursing Considerations
Methadone (Methadose) Nursing Considerations
Fentanyl (Duragesic) Nursing Considerations
Oxycodone (OxyContin) Nursing Considerations
Celecoxib (Celebrex) Nursing Considerations
Ketorolac (Toradol) Nursing Considerations
ACLS (Advanced cardiac life support) Drugs
Adenosine (Adenocard) Nursing Considerations
Amiodarone (Pacerone) Nursing Considerations
Atropine (Atropen) Nursing Considerations
Atenolol (Tenormin) Nursing Considerations
Hydralazine
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) Nursing Considerations
Procainamide (Pronestyl) Nursing Considerations
Nitro Compounds
Verapamil (Calan) Nursing Considerations
Streptokinase (Streptase) Nursing Considerations
Anti-Platelet Aggregate
Antianxiety Meds
Antidepressants
TCAs
MAOIs
Mood Stabilizers
Olanzapine (Zyprexa) Nursing Considerations
Quetiapine (Seroquel) Nursing Considerations
Buspirone (Buspar) Nursing Considerations
Barbiturates
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Sedatives-Hypnotics
Pentobarbital (Nembutal) Nursing Considerations
Phenobarbital (Luminal) Nursing Considerations
Benztropine (Cogentin) Nursing Considerations
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet) Nursing Considerations
Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergics) Nursing Considerations
Anti-Infective – Antifungals
Nystatin (Mycostatin) Nursing Considerations
Cefdinir (Omnicef) Nursing Considerations
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Nursing Considerations
Diphenoxylate-Atropine (Lomotil) Nursing Considerations
Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Nursing Considerations
Metoclopramide (Reglan) Nursing Considerations
Mannitol (Osmitrol) Nursing Considerations
Guaifenesin (Mucinex) Nursing Considerations
Montelukast (Singulair) Nursing Considerations
Ranitidine (Zantac) Nursing Considerations
Epoetin Alfa
Neostigmine (Prostigmin) Nursing Considerations
Magnesium Sulfate
Magnesium Sulfate in Pregnancy
Meds for Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
Methylergonovine (Methergine) Nursing Considerations
Rh Immune Globulin in Pregnancy
Eye Prophylaxis for Newborn
Phytonadione (Vitamin K) for Newborn
OB Pharm and What Drugs You HAVE to Know – Live Tutoring Archive
Anesthetic Agents
Propofol (Diprivan) Nursing Considerations
Nalbuphine (Nubain) Nursing Considerations
Interactive Pharmacology Practice