NUR 330 - Clinical Applications of Pharmacology

This course focuses on the principles of pharmacology and the nurse’s role in ensuring safe administration of medications. Evidence-based practice guides understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of specific prototypes in selected drug classifications. Diverse patient variables, including genetics, health status, lifestyle, environment, and culture, are considered when planning patient care. The nurse’s role in ensuring legal, ethical, and safe medication administration and patient teaching that fosters patient engagement is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): NUR 320 , NUR 352 , NUR 338 or permission of department.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credits: 3