NURS 628 — Advanced Principles of Pharmacology
Students in this course examine principles of clinical pharmacology for use in the treatment of disease and health promotion in the role of advanced nursing. The course includes an examination of the major classifications of medications related to pharmacodynamics, such as the mechanism of action, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, indications, and contraindications. Students study pharmacological differences, such as age, gender, and genetics. The course includes the use of informatics as related to pharmacology and safety, evidence-based practice, patient education, and patient safety related to medications. Students explore medication monitoring for therapeutic and potential adverse outcomes. Admission to SMSU Graduate Studies required. The Department of Nursing reserves the right to remove students from the course who do not meet the course requirements and prerequisites. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSN Program with NURS 600 as a prerequisite or co-requisite or documented instructor and director permission is required.
Prerequisites: NURS 600