Class Details

NURS 92P
Pharmacology II

Course Description

This course focuses on the application of pharmacological principles to chronic and/or medical-surgical adult patients. Concepts of pathophysiology will serve as a basis for building an understanding of pharmacokinetics. Legal and ethical issues and safety principles will be stressed as an integral part of nursing practice. The nurses' scope of practice, critical thinking and problem-solving in the medication administration process will be examined.

Class Details

Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-09-21 to 2026-12-11.
Footnote:
NURS D092P.-01: Open to non-nursing students with instructor approval. Priority is given to De Anza College Nursing Program students. This is an in-person class that meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students are expected to attend all in-person sessions and participate actively. Access to a computer, the internet, and an individual email address is required for supplementary course materials and communication. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system for course resources. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer for optimal engagement with course materials; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https:// deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remote learning

Class Materials

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Course Details

Units

1.5 Units

Hours

• Weekly Lecture Hours: 1.5
• Weekly Lab Hours: 0

Formerly

(Formerly NURS D082P.)

Program Status

Program Applicable

Credit

Credit - Degree Applicable

Grading Method

Letter Grading

Requisite and Advisory

Advisory

ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.

Prerequisite

NURS D091P