NUR 2050 - Pharmacology for Nurses

3 cr

This course provides an essential foundation for the nursing care of patients receiving pharmacologic agents for the prevention and management of alterations in biophysical and psychosocial function. Its focus is the role of the nurse in promoting the achievement of safe and quality outcomes for patients receiving these therapies. Content is systems focused and emphasizes evidence based thinking and clinical decision making in relationship to the basic principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostics, and the nursing management of patients receiving commonly prescribed therapies.
Prerequisite: NUR 1030 , NUR 2012 and BIO 2125 with grades of B- or better.
Co-requisite: NUR 2035 and NUR 2510
Spring