Fall 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1231 (Section: 2, CRN: 93187) Pharmacology |
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Instructor Information | |||||||||
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Instructor | Mayra Vargas | ||||||||
vargasm2@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 382-1026 | ||||||||
Office | 450 Bulldog Drive - Room: 100E | ||||||||
Office Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm | ||||||||
Additional Contact Information | Allied Health Secretary, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 | ||||||||
Course Information | |||||||||
Description | Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. | ||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Ford, Susan M. (2022) Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology w/ access (12th ed.) Lippincott: ISBN: 9781975163730 Ford, Susan M. (2022) Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology (12th ed.) Study Guide Lippincott: ISBN: 9781975163761 Zerwech, JoAnn (2021) Mosby’s Pharmacology Memory Notecards: Visual, Pneumonic and Memory Aids for Nurses (6th ed.) Elsevier ISBN: 9780323661911 Ford, Susan M. (2022) Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology w/ access (12th ed.) EBOOK Lippincott: ISBN: 9781975163754 Note: These books are part of the Barnes and Noble First Day Course Material Lippincott Coursepoint Learning Resource ISBN: 9781975186883 Your Course ID is:1P2U812NWZC2 Seahawk Book Bundle: https://www2.lamarpa.edu/lscpa/sbb.html |
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Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
Corequisites/Prerequisites |
BIO 2301/2101 & BIO 2302/2102 Human Anatomy and Physiology NURA 1301 Nurse Aide for Health Care Organizations I NURA 1160 Clinical To graduate from the VN program it is required that you must complete either, Business Computer Information Systems (BCIS 1305), or Introduction to Computers (ITSC 1401) prior to graduation. Students must have a minimum grade of “C” or better in every course that applies to the Vocational Nursing Program Certificate plan to graduate. |
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Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1231Pharmacology assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a vocational nurse. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmacotherapeutic agents; and list common nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents. (PSLO 3) 2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in administering pharmacological agents. (PSLO 1) 3. Identify contraindicated medications or treatments. (PSLO 2; PSLO 3 4. Describe therapeutic and nontherapeutic reactions to medications. (PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 5. Withhold medications to minimize potential complications (e.g., adverse reactions, toxicity, electrolyte imbalances, etc.).(PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 6. Relate therapeutic blood levels to effectiveness of treatment. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) 7. Assist in evaluating extent to which drug therapy meets patient’s needs. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) 8. Assist in evaluation and control of side effects of medications. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) 9. Collect data related to the patient’s need for medications prescribed PRN (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 10. Monitor for interactions between drugs, food, and fluids administered to the patient. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 11. Review appropriate use of non-prescription/OTC medications. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Vocational Nursing Program graduates will, under the supervision of a professional licensed nurse and/or licensed physician, function in non-complex settings and should be able to: PSLO 1. Function within the scope of practice for a Vocational Nurse. PSLO 2. Demonstrates safe, direct patient care with individuals who have predictable healthcare needs. PSLO 3. Exhibits professional nursing behaviors. PSLO 4. Cooperates with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide evidence-based care. |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: Orientation, Syllabus, Course Point Access and Resource Overview- Nursing Foundation of Clinical Pharmacology Week 2: Course Point Quiz Assignments-Drugs for Infection Week 3: Course Point Quiz Assignments -Drugs for Infection Week 4: Course Point Quiz Assignments-Drugs for CNS Week 5: Course Point Quiz Assignments- Drugs for Pain Management Week 6: EXAM 1 Week 7: Course Point Quiz Assignments- Drugs for PNS and NMS Week 8: Course Point Quiz Assignments- Drugs for PNS and NMS Week 9: EXAM 2 Week 10: Course Point Quiz Assignments-Drugs for Respiratory. Group Project Due. Week 11: Course Point Quiz Assignments- Drugs for Cardiovascular Week 12: EXAM 3 Week 13:Course Point Quiz Assignments-Drugs for Gastrointestinal/Endocrine Week 14: Thanksgiving Week 15: Drugs for Endocrine Week 16: Final Exam |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Date: 10/01/2025 Exam I Time: 12:30 Date: 10/22/2025 Exam II Time: 12:30 Date: 11/12/2025 Exam III Time: 12:30 Date: 12/11/2025 Final Exam Time: 08:30 |
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Final Exam Date | December 11, 2025 - 8:30 AM Through December 11, 2025 - 11:30 AM | ||||||||
Grading Scale |
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Determination of Final Grade |
Projects/Activities and Course Point Assignments Grade 30% Exam I Grade 17.5% Exam II Grade 17.5% Exam III Grade 17.5% Final Exam Grade 17.5% Final Course Grade = 100 % Example grade determinations: Average of Projects/Activities and CP assignments 85 x 0.30 =25.5% EXAM 1 72 x 0.175 =12.6% EXAM 2 80 x 0.175 =18% EXAM 3 84 x 0.175 = 14.7% FINAL EXAM 80 x 0.]75 =18% Course Average 88.8 %= B for final grade |
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Course Policies | |||||||||
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Additional Information | |||||||||
Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
Facility Policies | No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair. | ||||||||
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