Introduction to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications of drug classifications. Content includes the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in safe administration of medications within a legal/ethical framework. This course must be taken with RNSG 1517, RNSG 2213, RNSG 2121, and RNSG 2260.  This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated approach.