NUR 240 - Advanced Pharmacology

2 credit hours - 30 hours of lecture; one term.
Learn advanced pharmacology beyond the introductory nursing courses. Apply concepts of pharmacotherapeutic actions and interactions with particular emphasis on the most currently prescribed medications, utilizing a nursing process framework. Optimize preparation for professional nursing practice.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 130 and NUR 131 .

Course Outcomes:

Utilize critical thinking skills when preparing and administering medications.
Predict desired drug effects of commonly prescribed drug categories and sub categories.
Prepare for and apply critical thinking skills for appropriate interventions for undesired effects of medication administration.
Recognize differences in pharmacology use through the lifespan including gender and cultural diversity.
Utilize a variety of resources, including electronic devices to research medications.