Advanced Pharmacology: Lifespan

Catalog description

Promotes understanding and application of advanced pharmacotherapeutic principles used for the management of selected acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making as it applies to safe and effective prescribing and monitoring of medications appropriate for the client and clinical situation. Indications, pharmacologic actions, side effects, contraindications, appropriate dosing, and guidelines for use are addressed. Ethical, legal, and economic issues for diverse populations are also considered. Directed learning to achieve a lifespan perspective is accomplished through use of age-specific modular content and learning activities. Prerequisite: Admission to the DNP program or Post-graduate PMHNP Certificate Program or consent of instructor and NU 820 or consent of instructor.