Course Reflection

Course Competencies

· Employ safe practices when preparing and administering medications.

· Identify professional, legal, and ethical considerations that must be considered as they relate to pharmacology.

· Identify principles involved in pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics and how they affect client response.

· Compare the major classifications of drugs, including mechanism of action, recommended doses, and routes of administration, possible side effects, and nursing considerations.

· Utilize available resources to reinforce client teaching related to medications.

· Employ the use of effective professional communication to promote client safety.

Instructions for Completing the Reflection

In your reflection focus on at least 2 of the course competencies above and share how the competency affected you and how you can specifically apply the competency in your practical nursing vocation. Your paper should be about 2 pages.

Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.