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Pharmacology is one of the more difficult classes in nursing school due to tough requirements regarding names, side effects, interventions and usages of medications. In the NCLEX, pharmacology questions take up 15% of the entire examination. In this course, Prof. Rhonda Lawes from the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing will walk you through all you need to know about pharmacology, from the basic terms to advanced topics. Join her for pharmacology test prep in a professional, but also humorous and most importantly, effective way.
In this online course, you will review the most important pharmacology concepts and get ready to crush Pharm on the NCLEX®. The course starts with a pharmacology pre-test, leading to study tips and exam question walkthroughs on topics such as the endocrine system, IV solutions, and other key concepts all nursing students should know in pharmacology.
With high-quality video lectures, smart Spaced-Repetition quizzes, and downloadable study materials and cheat sheets, this course will prepare you for the NCLEX® in an effective and organized way.
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Dr. Rhonda Lawes is a distinguished nursing professional and Chief Nursing Officer at Lecturio. She holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from Oklahoma City University, with a focus on academic resilience, self-efficacy, and mindset research. In tandem with her role at Lecturio, Dr. Lawes is also an Adjunct Professor at Oral Roberts University.
With almost two decades of full-time teaching experience, Dr. Lawes’ expertise covers a breadth of nursing disciplines, including pathophysiology, nursing research, and NCLEX preparation. She has personally guided over 6,000 nursing students to NCLEX success and provides free tutoring to those in need.
An accomplished speaker and published author, Dr. Lawes is a recognized thought leader within nursing education.
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FAQs
What is pharmacology in nursing?
Pharmacology is the study of the origin, chemistry, and uses of drugs and their effects on the body. Pharmacology in nursing school requires you to apply your prerequisites, such as physiology, microbiology, chemistry, and psychology.
How do I study pharmacology for nursing?
The best way to succeed in your Nursing Pharmacology class is to combine different learning modalities: First, deep-dive into the topics with video lessons and master the key concepts with Lecturio’s concise cheat sheets. Next, apply what you’ve learned to practical situations by answering clinical case questions in the Qbank. Lastly, make sure you retain information long-term by regularly reviewing your knowledge with Spaced-Repetition quizzes.
What do you learn in Nursing Pharmacology?
In your pharmacology course, you will gain an understanding of why and how drugs are essential for nursing practice. You will learn what a particular drug was created for, how it works inside the body, how it affects the body, and also how to master dosage calculation.
What’s included in Lecturio’s Pharmacology Nursing course?
Lecturio’s Pharmacology Nursing course prepares you for your pharmacology exams with high-yield learning videos, Spaced-Repetition quizzes and concise cheat sheets. All of your educators have practical clinical experience and explain even difficult topics understandably. Answering the NCLEX®-style questions prepares you to ace your exams from the start.
How to review pharmacology for the NCLEX?
Pharmacology is one of the most difficult courses in nursing school. With the goal of knowing hundreds of medications along with their indications, contraindications, side effects, dosing, and much more, you first really need to examine what information is essential for you to learn to care for patients and pass the NCLEX.
3 helpful tips for reviewing pharm:
- Learn the prefixes and suffixes: If you know something about the group in general, it may be enough information to answer an NCLEX question.
- Have multiple study methods: You should be reading, listening, watching, discussing, practicing calculations, and teaching others.
- Take shortcuts when you can because the volume of information is really high.
- Take Lecturio’s NCLEX Practice Questions.
How to answer pharmacology NCLEX questions?
When answering pharmacology NCLEX questions, keep these tips in mind:
- Which answer option will lead to your patient being safe?
- Learn the top 3 side effects with major medication classes
- Focus on the nursing process and the ABCs with each and every question (Airway, Breathing, Circulation).
- Learn the most common prefixes and suffixes
- Use general clues in the question about the patient, their history, and their condition. These clues will guide you to the medications they will be taking.
How does Lecturio's NCLEX Pharmacology Review course help me pass the NCLEX?
Lecturio’s NCLEX Pharmacology Review Course prepares you for your the NCLEX with high-yield video lectures, smart Spaced-Repetition quizzes and concise Cheat Sheets. Your educator has lots of practical clinical experience and explains even difficult topics understandably. Answering the NCLEX-style questions that come with the course prepares you to ace the pharmacology section on the NCLEX.