NURSNG 314: Pharmacology in Nursing

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.