Pharmacology in Nursing

Catalog description

This course enhances students’ understanding of the nurse's role and responsibilities in drug therapy by integrating concepts from nursing and pharmacological sciences. It emphasizes the application of the nursing process in caring for patients who are receiving medications in various clinical settings. Students will study the general principles of drug action, including therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and nursing implications, focusing on the most commonly prescribed medication therapies. Additionally, legal, ethical, and lifespan considerations will be discussed as they relate to the nurse's responsibilities in drug therapy.