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NURS 766 - Advanced Pharmacology for the Non-Prescriber

(1 unit)
Reviews advanced principles of pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in the management of health and common disease states throughout the lifespan.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 717 . Admission to MSN program. The curriculum assumes a foundation in nursing, pathophysiology, and undergraduate pharmacology.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate a working knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenomics, and pharmacotherapeutics in the management of health and common disease states throughout the lifespan
2. identify categories of medications commonly prescribed for treatment and management of select acute and chronic disease states.
3. demonstrate advanced concepts related to safe pharmacotherapy.
4. define stages of new drug development, including drug legislation.
5. demonstrate the ability to use and evaluate drug information literature.


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