Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
** available as of 01/01/2027
** available as of 01/01/2027
This course examines the principles of pharmacology essential for safe, evidence-based nursing practice across the lifespan. Students explore pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, and mechanisms of action of major drug classes used in acute, chronic, and population-based care settings. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, medication safety, patient education, health equity, and interprofessional collaboration. Learners apply pharmacologic knowledge to assess therapeutic effectiveness, anticipate adverse effects, prevent medication errors, and support person-centered care for diverse populations.
Outcomes: Explain core pharmacologic principles, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics; Analyze major drug classes in relation to mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and contraindications; Examine the impact of patient-specific factors on medication selection and therapeutic response; Evaluate medication safety principles, including causes of medication errors and adverse drug events; Assess ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations related to medication use in nursing practice; Apply pharmacologic knowledge to clinical scenarios to support clinical reasoning and evidence-informed decisions.
Outcomes: Explain core pharmacologic principles, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics; Analyze major drug classes in relation to mechanisms of action, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and contraindications; Examine the impact of patient-specific factors on medication selection and therapeutic response; Evaluate medication safety principles, including causes of medication errors and adverse drug events; Assess ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations related to medication use in nursing practice; Apply pharmacologic knowledge to clinical scenarios to support clinical reasoning and evidence-informed decisions.