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Pharmacology in Nursing

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Mo 8a.m. – 10:50a.m.
University Hall Y02-2120 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Mo 8a.m. – 10:50a.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2120
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

The professional, political, legal, and interdisciplinary aspects of drug administration within the context of comprehensive nursing interventions form the basis of this course.  The nurse's role in assessing, administering, educating, and monitoring patients receiving therapeutic agents is stressed throughout the course.  Emphasis is placed on learning the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics across the lifespan.  Consideration is given to the effect of evidence-based cultural, race, religion, gender, lifestyle, age, economics, and genetic variables as it relates to pharmacological principles.

Prerequisites

NURSNG 220, 226, 320, HLTH 201 and Co-requisite: NURSNG 310

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details