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Pharmacology in Nursing

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TBA		 Online 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TBA
Location
Online
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (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

Guest registration opens January 12

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Online

Enrolled / Capacity

90 / 120

Status

Closed

Instructor

Angela Reddington

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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