This course presents education on the concepts and principles of pharmacology and establishing a knowledge base for major drug classifications. A comprehensive approach to the clinical application of drug therapy through the use of the nursing process will assist the registered nurse in role development in regards to medications. Nursing assessments, nursing diagnosis, goals, interventions/implications, and evaluation relative to client care and education for medication administration will be included. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first semester of the Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing curriculum with a minimum of a "C" in each course that applies to the nursing curriculum. Corequisites: NURS 118 and NURS 119. (S)