NUR 144
Concepts of Pharmacology
Elgin Community College · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in NUR 142. ^ This course introduces the student to fundamental concepts of pharmacology as they apply to nursing practice. A foundational knowledge base of nursing pharmacology is acquired in the areas of legal aspects, cultural factors, complementary and alternative medicine principles, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, person education, drug administration, evaluation of drug therapy, and documentation. Application to persons across the lifespan is emphasized. Development of knowledge, skills and attitudes occurs in nursing laboratory settings. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Not Available Pass/No Credit Not Available
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- Fr · 8:00 – 8:55 AMFr · 9:00 – 9:50 AMFr · 9:00 – 10:10 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 28 – Dec 11Aug 28 – Sep 25Oct 2 – Oct 2Oct 9 – Oct 16Oct 23 – Oct 23Oct 30 – Nov 6Nov 13 – Nov 13Nov 20 – Dec 4Dec 11 – Dec 11
- Location
- Bldg A 318
- Instructor
- Barbara J. Tarin
101
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- Fr · 10:30 – 11:25 AMFr · 11:30 AM – 12:20 PMFr · 11:30 AM – 12:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 28 – Dec 11Aug 28 – Sep 25Oct 2 – Oct 2Oct 9 – Oct 16Oct 23 – Oct 23Oct 30 – Nov 6Nov 13 – Nov 13Nov 20 – Dec 4Dec 11 – Dec 11
- Location
- Bldg A 318
- Instructor
- Barbara J. Tarin
102
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- Fr · 1:30 – 2:25 PMFr · 2:30 – 3:20 PMFr · 2:30 – 3:40 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 28 – Dec 11Aug 28 – Sep 25Oct 2 – Oct 2Oct 9 – Oct 16Oct 23 – Oct 23Oct 30 – Nov 6Nov 13 – Nov 13Nov 20 – Dec 4Dec 11 – Dec 11
- Location
- Bldg A 318
- Instructor
- Barbara J. Tarin