Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics

Catalog description

This course builds upon undergraduate understanding of pharmacological principles and agents by preparing students to evaluate and prescribe medications for common acute and chronic health problems seen in the primary care setting. Students examine the regulatory aspects of drug administration and prescription from the perspective of advanced nursing practice. The focal point of the class is on the development of clinical decision-making skills essential to safe and effective pharmacologic intervention. Current concepts in pharmacologic therapies as part of the treatment of commonly encountered health problems are stressed. The course also addresses the importance of collaboration between Advanced Practice Nurses and Pharmacy colleagues, particularly in regard to patient safety and treatment efficacy.