NURS 725 - Advanced Pharmacology

Credits: 3
Provides the foundation for the advanced practice nurse to make appropriate decisions regarding the pharmacological management of patients in clinical practice. Pharmacological principles, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of adverse drug reactions and contraindications are discussed. Developmental considerations, socioeconomic status, legal concerns and complementary therapies are emphasized throughout the course. Pharmacotherapy of selected common disorders is addressed. Students synthesize and integrate diverse viewpoints, principles and selected research findings related to the complex needs of patients through case study analyses. This course, along with clinical courses, prepares the nurse practitioner for prescriptive authority. Legal requirements for writing prescriptions and the format for prescriptions as well as common sources of medication errors and methods to prevent them are described.
May not be audited.