NUR 3003 Pharmacology in Nursing
This course is designed to describe the general principles of pharmacology and its effects on the human body. The purpose of this course is to examine pharmacotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of illness and the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of wellness in diverse individuals across the lifespan. Emphasis is on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics in the treatment of selected illnesses commonly observed by nursing. The focus is on concepts of safe administration and monitoring the effects of pharmacotherapeutic agents based on the skill of critical thinking and clinical decision making utilized by a nurse.
Offered
Every Fall