Advanced Pharmacology

Catalog description

Advanced practice nurses must be knowledgeable about pharmacotherapeutics and principles of safe prescribing. This is an online course that focuses on advanced concepts of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics. Emphasis is placed on common drug classes prescribed by advanced practice nurses for acute and chronic conditions in patients across the lifespan. Factors influencing effective therapy and legal considerations are also included.