Clinical Pharmacology for Prescribing Advanced Practice Nursing

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In this course advanced practice registered nursing students will use their base of knowledge in pharmacology to select and apply therapeutic regimens for a variety of common conditions across the lifespan using an evidence-based, equitable, person-centered, primary health care framework. This will include safety and efficacy of self-prescribed medications, herbs, and supplements; immunizations; the choice of safe and effective medication regimens, therapeutic drug monitoring for specific clinical endpoints, monitoring for toxicology and adverse effects; and educating patients about their prescribed therapy to encourage patient participation. This course meets the New York State guidelines for prescription writing.