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Pharmacology for Nurses

Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of drug or medication action, where a drug can be broadly defined as any man-made, natural, or endogenous molecule which exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organism. (source: Wikipedia)

Open Textbooks (OER)

Nursing Pharmacology: A Conceptual Approach (1st Canadian edition). by Chippewa Valley Technical College, Egert, A., Lee, K., & Gill, M.
Location: OER
Publication Date: 2023
This adapted open-access Canadian Nursing Pharmacology textbook was designed specifically for the entry-level undergraduate nursing student. It is also applicable to other health disciplines for use. This textbook explores pharmacological concepts by showing the connections between pathophysiology, pharmacological principles, and common medication classes. This textbook also provides learning tools to improve the students' retention with quizzes, videos, concept maps, and drug cards and is organized using a concept-based teaching approach.
Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd Ed. by Kimberly Ernstmeyer (Editor); Elizabeth Christman (Editor); Chippewa Valley Technical College
Location: OER
Publication Date: 2023
This award-winning, open-access Nursing Pharmacology textbook is designed for entry-level undergraduate nursing students. It explains basic concepts of pharmacology and describes common medication classes. This book is not intended to be used as a drug reference book, but direct links are provided to DailyMed, which provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States.

OPEN RN - Pharmacology Playlist
These videos were developed as part of a virtual simulation for the OpenRN™ Project. The Open RN project is funded by a $2.5 million dollar grant from the Department of Education to create five OER Nursing Textbooks with 25 associated Virtual Reality scenarios.
Medication Administration in Long-Term Care - Simulation
The following is a virtual scenario designed to immerse you in the daily responsibilities and challenges of a nurse. You will interact with a diverse set of patients, each with unique health conditions and care needs. As you navigate through this case study, you will choose which patients to visit and decide on the most appropriate care strategies. This interactive experience aims to enhance your understanding, improve your skills, and build your confidence in providing quality care.
By: OpenRN OpenRN, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Featured Books

Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care by Jacqueline Burchum; Laura Rosenthal
Location: RM 301 .P457 2019 (Located at NDC)
With a clear explanation of drug prototypes and how they work, Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 10th Edition gives you the background you need to understand drugs currently on the market, and those not yet released. This perennial favorite of students and teachers simplifies complex concepts while distinguishing need-to-know content from the material that’s merely nice to know.
Pharmacology for nurses : a pathophysiological approach by Adams, Michael
Location: RM 301 .A322 2018 (Located at NDC)
Pharmacology for Nurses links a unique approach to teaching pharmacology with Canadian content to deliver an outstanding manual for nursing students. A holistic, pathophysiological approach runs throughout the text, which places drugs in context with their therapeutic use, and organizes them by body systems and diseases. This gives students a clear picture of the importance of pharmacology to disease and ultimately to patient care.
Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy! by Laura M. Wills; Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Staff
Location: RM 125 .N846 2017 (Located at NDC)
The fully updated Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy, Fourth Edition, clarifies all the major drug therapy concepts with expert direction on administering all classes of drugs.
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology by Susan M. Ford; Ford Roach
Location: RM 301.28 .F67 2018 (Located at NDC)
Developed by nurses for nurses, this practice-oriented text not only helps students learn about drugs and their effect on real people but also models how to relay this information to patients. Known for its impeccably accurate drug content, this bestseller focuses on basic principles and the nurse's responsibility in medication management.

For a list of the newest books in the library check out New Materials.

Videos

Speed Pharmacology

Instructor recommended. A collection of short, entertaining videos on various pharmacology topics.

Speed Pharmacology (YouTube Channel)
Instructor recommended, this channel provides short, simple, and entertaining pharmacology videos

How to Study for Pharmacology in Nursing School

Pharmacology study tips for nursing students and medical students: This video discusses how to study pharmacology in nursing school and gives study strategy tips and tricks on how to pass pharmacology. I give tips on how to make flashcards for pharmacology, studying pre-fixes & suffixes, study guides, and mnemonics.

Nursing Pharmacology (YouTube Playlist)
61 Videos covering a wide range of pharmacology topics.
Neurotransmitters | Nervous System
In this video, Dr Mike looks at a number of different neurotransmitters, their receptors, whether they are excitatory or inhibitory, and their function within both the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
This includes; acetylcholine, catecholamines, adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenaline (norepinephrine), dopamine, serotonin, gaba, glutamate, and substance P.
Blood Brain Barrier, Animation (Alila Medical Media)
(USMLE topics) Structure, functions of the BBB. Physical, transport and metabolic barriers. Non-barrier areas. Strategies to overcome the barrier, to deliver therapeutic drugs into the brain.
BIOL 2301: Review of Hormones
This is an overview of the glands/hormones studied in the Endocrine unit of BIOL 2301
Diabetes Intervention
Diabetes Intervention. Matt's friends confront him about his drug usage in an intervention.

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