NURS 511 Current Issues in Pharmacology: A Pathophysiologic Approach

Credits: 4
This course builds on knowledge of the basic principles of pharmacology to establish a knowledge base for nurse educators to provide safe and effective teaching related to the clinical use of drugs commonly used in a variety of settings for a range of pathophysiological problems. Principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of selected categories of drugs are reviewed along with the associated relevant pathophysiology. Using a case study approach, students will learn how to engage learners and to facilitate their retention of specific pharmacological content, and the achievement of outcomes related to the application of medication related knowledge and skills.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit