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45-220 Applied Pharmacology Syllabus |
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Instructor: Javan Scheller Office Location: AH 268 Office Hours: By
appointment Meeting time/date: Web Course |
Phone: (301)
784-5566 |
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Course Description: This
one credit elective pharmacology is designed to provide the nursing student
with a basic understanding of pharmacology and its role as part of the
treatment regimen of common diseases or health problems. The nursing process is the tool used as the
student addresses study of the classes of pharmacological agents learned
throughout the program. They are applied
to specific clinical situations.
Required Texts:
Abrams, A.C., Pennington, S.S. ,& Lammon, C.B., Clinical Drug Therapy Rationales
for Nursing Practice, 8th
edition, Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007
This course is designed to assist the student in applying principles
of pharmacology learned throughout the program to specific clinical situations. It will enable the student to identify
general principles of pharmacology and factors related to chemical composition
of drugs, common routes, absorption and elimination
patterns. The student will also be
capable of identifying the common indications, side effects and nursing
implications for major classifications of drugs.
Course Requirements:
1. Participation in Discussion Board – Herbal Supplements
2. 10 Exams
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Technical requirements
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Technical Requirements: BEFORE THE COURSE STARTS Please be sure
that your computer systems meets the following
technical requirements before you enroll in the course. If you have never taken an online course before, this course will be different for you. Our primary means of communication will be through the Internet, therefore, you should be comfortable with using the Internet and email.
You are expected to have basic computer and Internet
literacy skills. This includes the ability to work comfortably in a browser,
send and receive email with attachments, use a search engine, and create and
modify documents in MS Word.
Technical requirements include: 1 - You need a personal
computer with access to the Internet. 2 – You will need to
provide your own email account. 3 – You should take the
online orientation. It
includes: Prerequisites
for Taking an Online Course (both technical and personal What
You Can Expect in an Online Course Before
Your Online Course Starts (includes Blackboard information) Tips
for Succeeding in an Online Course Getting
Started in Your Online Course Technical
Support http://www.allegany.edu/dl/onlineorientation/oorientation.shtml Please note: Technical difficulties do occur during a semester. However, technical difficulties do not excuse late or incomplete assignments. |
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The course calendar is located under the Course Information tab for a week-by-week list of what topics will be covered in the course. |
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Welcome to the online version of Applied Pharmacology. This introductory page is intended to help you to get started. Since there will be no face-to-face class lecture, it is imperative that you are conscientious, motivated and self-disciplined. The premise of the course is that given a good book and a little help, you can learn without having to attend lectures at a fixed time during the day. While the course is very flexible in terms of when you put in the time, you can expect to average about the same amount of time as a normal lecture course -- about three hours total a week per credit. This comes out to some three hours per week. A list of all assignments and their due dates is included in the course calendar located in the course information tab. If you have difficulty with the assignments or have any questions, please contact me and I will be happy to assist you. You will have opportunities to interact with other students enrolled in the course. Students are encouraged to communicate with other students in the course by email, by use of the discussion board or by phone. Interacting with other students in the course will enhance your learning experience. |
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Course Materials: Textbook |
Your primary resource
is the textbook Abrams, A, Pennington, S., & Lammon, C., Clinical
Drug Therapy Rationales for Nursing Practice, 8th edition,
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You may start on the course the first day of the semester, based upon the assignments indicated in the syllabus. As soon as you begin the course you should document your personal data and make sure that the e-mail address listed in your personal information is the correct e-mail address where you can be contacted. Please send me an e-mail using your current e-mail address. Without your e-mail address, I have no way of contacting you. This must be done no later than the end of the second week of class, but the sooner the better. My email address is jscheller@allegany.edu. Please be sure to send me the e-mail from the account you will be using throughout the course. Please include in the subject line “Applied
Pharmacology-Enrollment”. Your full name Your full mailing address Your e-mail address Your preferred contact phone number |
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Assessment for the course will consist of exams taken online. Exams may only be taken one time. You may take the exams any time during the course,however, due dates are listed on the course calendar located under the Course Information tab to help to keep you on track. You will also be required to discuss two herbal supplements of your choice used as alternative therapy. These will be discussed with your peers on the Discussion Board. Please look under the Assignment tab for more information on this assignment.
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All Herbal Supplement discussions on the Discussion Board must be completed by Monday, May 5, 2008. All exams must be completed by Monday, May 12, 2008. |
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If you have a question or problem please check the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) discussion board first. If the answer is not there (or the answer was not posted by me and you aren’t sure if it is correct), contact me by email at jscheller@allegany.edu. I check email daily (weekdays only). If the question is something that others may be wondering about I will also post the question and answer as an “Announcement.” You may also ask your peers by posting your question on the “Help Forum” under the Discussion Board. |
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If you need to speak
to me by phone please call my office number at (301) 784-5566. My office hours vary, but I am almost
always in the office on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays during the day. You can also leave a message outlining the
details of your concerns and I will get back to you as soon as possible. If this is not convenient for you, please
send me an e-mail and we can arrange a phone meeting at a mutually convenient
time. |
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Always use the following guidelines when sending e-mail to
me. Example:
Applied Pharmacology– Question about … I receive a lot of e-mail. If you fail to put the word “Applied Pharmacology ” in your subject line it is possible that I
may overlook your e-mail. Some e-mails also go to my “Junk Mail” and I will
ignore it if it doesn’t say “Applied Pharmacology.” You also need to include
your first and last name. I have many students and I cannot identify
students solely by their first name. I check my e-mail daily during
weekdays. If your question requires a
lengthy explanation/response from me, I will respond within twenty- four
hours. If your e-mail is a quick question or comment, I will
respond as soon as I read it. |
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Rules of conduct for participation in the Discussion Board |
Students are encouraged to communicate with each other using the Discussion Board feature of Blackboard. Just because you cannot physically be in the same room as your classmates doesn’t mean you can’t communicate with them! The Discussion Board is provided so that students can get to know each other and discuss topics that are related to the course content. It can be a valuable source of information and support. However, please note that all messages are “public”, i.e. available for everyone in the class to view. When posting messages on the Discussion Board please keep comments on a positive note and avoid “flaming” (verbally attacking someone else). Please provide feedback to other students in a kind and constructive manner. Also be careful about posting personal information about yourself that you would not normally provide to an acquaintance. |
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As a reminder, the
college has a policy on academic dishonesty.
You are expected to abide by the policy as defined in the college
catalog. Plagiarism is passing off someone else’s work or idea as your
own. Academic Dishonesty also includes
failure on your part to keep your current and past assignments out of the
hands of other students who may misinterpret their origins. It is also suggested that you keep a record
and/or rough draft of written or other work until you have received your
final grade. |
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Any student in this course who has a disability that may prevent him or her from fully demonstrating his or her abilities should contact me personally as soon as possible, so I can discuss accommodations necessary to ensure full participation and facilitate your educational opportunity. |
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Office of Distance Learning
and Special Programs |
In the event that you experience an emergency and you are unable to contact me please contact Janet Murray, Coordinator of Distance Learning and Media Services. Examples of emergencies would be errors in the official final grade report that would effect your graduation status or being accidentally dropped from the course and having that effect your financial aid. In every case please try to contact me first, but if you cannot contact me and feel it is a situation that must be resolved immediately Janet Murray will be able to assist you. Janet Murray Coordinator of Distance Learning and Media Service (301) 784-5376 |
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Online Student Study Guidelines |
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