The following courses are available online, and are open to students outside of the Nursing program.   They are designed and most appropriate for RN students, practicing RNs, and practicing LVNs. 

See the Palomar College Course Catalog for more information. 

NURS 120 Pharmacology For Nurses I (2 units)

Basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions and the nursing process related to neurologic and neuromuscular agents; analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents; eye, ear, and skin agents; respiratory agents; endocrine agents; gastrointestinal agents; and reproductive and gender-related agents.

NURS 121 Pharmacology for Nurses II (2 units)

Basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and the nursing process related to anticonclusive agents; antipsychotic agents; cardiovascular agents; renal agents; anti-infective agents vaccinations; and antineoplastic agents.

NURS 140 Adult Health Assessment (1 unit)

Basic concepts of health assessment to include interviewing and assessment techniques used to obtain a comprehensive health history from an adult and relating findings to the nursing process. Transcultural and adult developmental stage considerations are also included.

1 unit = 15 contact hours