M/W 8:00 am – 9:20 am
1.
Discuss the historic development, terminology and ethical/legal implications associated with pharmacology.
2.
Relate the pharmaceutic, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic phases of pharmacotherapeutics for IFGCS across the life span.
3.
Describe predictable and unpredictable responses of individuals to drug therapy.
4.
Explore cultural and psychosocial factors influencing and the use of drug and complementary therapies.
5.
Discuss the use of the nursing process as the framework used by the nurse when administering drugs.
See attached syllabus
Grading Scale:
90-100…………………………………………………………………………………..A
80-89……………………………………………………………………………………B
74-79……………………………………………………………………………………C
65-73……………………………………………………………………………………D
64 and below……………………………………………………………………………F
Evaluation Methods:
MyNursingLab assignments
& quizzes 10%
Poster presentations 10%
Unit exams (five exams) 13% each for a Exam 1: February 13, 2012
Total of 65% Exam 2: March 7, 2012
Exam 3: March 26, 2012
Exam 4: April 16, 2012
Exam 5: April 30, 2012
Final exam 15% Final Exam: May 9, 2012
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Total.......................................100%
A course average of at least 74% is required to successfully complete this course. Course grades/decimals are not rounded up
Generally, late assignments are not accepted. However, should extenuating circumstances occur, please contact the professor to make arrangements for late submission of work.
Attendance:
Class attendance and participation are expected. Assignments should be read or viewed in advance of class to facilitate learning. Students will be held responsible for lecture/discussion content, all assigned readings and audiovisual materials on written exams. When the lecture material is more current than the textbook, lecture material takes precedence.
Additional Course Requirements:
1. If a student is to be absent from an exam, he/she must notify the course instructor at least two hours prior to the exam. Make-up exams will be administered twice during the semester .Failure to comply with this policy will result in a "0" for the exam. Make up exams may be constructed differently than the unit test.
2. Exam review will be available by individual appointment with the faculty who constructed the exam. Students have two weeks from administration of the exam to review the exam.
3. Faculty reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus at any time.
Honor System:
Students enrolled in this course will/must adhere to the MSU Code of Conduct. In particular, academic dishonesty, however small, creates a breach in academic integrity. A student’s participation in this course comes with the expectation that his or her work will be completed in full observance of the MSU Code of Student Conduct. A student should consult the current Student Handbook for answers to any questions about the code.
Many components of this course are designed to be highly interactive with students helping each other learn. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of many resources available including online Blackboard course resources, Internet sites, other textbooks and journals, faculty, and peers when answering objectives. This interactive collegial learning environment is conducive for life-long learning.
All components of this course are designed to represent the efforts of each student INDIVIDUALLY and are NOT to be shared, copied, or plagiarized from other sources. When students submit their efforts for grading, they are attesting they abided by this rule.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or completing other assignments; or (3) the acquisition of tests, test banks or other academic materials belonging to the university faculty or staff without permission.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of, by paraphrase or direct quotation without correct citation in the text and on the reference list, the published or unpublished works of another person. Reference or use of other authors’ works will be cited according the 6th edition of the APA Publication Manual. Students may NOT submit papers and assignments that they have previously submitted for this or other courses. The use of materials generated by agencies engaged in "selling" term papers is also plagiarism. Students are encouraged to review the tutorials and suggested websites for more information about plagiarism.
Academic dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.) will not be tolerated in this class. Whenever a student is unsure of whether a particular situation will be interpreted as academic dishonesty, he/she should ask the instructor for clarification. If students are guilty of academic dishonesty, a grade of zero (0) will be given for the quiz, assignment, etc. Cases may also be referred to the Dean of Students for possible dismissal from the university.
PLEASE NOTE
By enrolling in this course, the student expressly grants MSU a “limited right” in all intellectual property created by the student for the purpose of this course. The “limited right” shall include but shall not be limited to the right to reproduce the student’s work product in order to verify originality and authenticity, and for educational purposes. Specifically, faculty may submit student papers and assignments to an external agency to verify originality and authenticity, and to detect for plagiarism
For further information regarding cheating and any subsequent actions to be taken, please refer to the policy statement in the BSN Student Handbook.
“As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else to do so.”
As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.
Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.
We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one’s own work, work or ideas which are not entirely one’s own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.
We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.
Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate
American Disability Act (ADA):
Midwestern State University does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's disability and complies with section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act in its admissions, accessibility, and employment of individuals in programs and activities.
MSU provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined by the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet academic employment requirements. For assistance, call (940) 397-4618 or (940) 397-4515, TDD. Please see the instructor outside of class to make arrangements involving special accommodations.
It is the student's responsibility to declare any disabilities. After declaration, preferably at the beginning of each semester, the student needs to contact their individual instructors to determine any reasonable accommodations that may be required.
Disruptive Behaviors:
Behaviors that detract from the learning process will NOT be tolerated. Beepers and cellular phones are to be muted during all class sessions so that others will not be disturbed. In addition, disruptions occurring from students entering or leaving the classroom during class time are to be avoided.