NUR 375 - Pharmacology for Nurses

Credit(s): 3

This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skills and attitudes about pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics required for professional nursing practice. Course content includes the historical context of drug prescriptions and public safety related to pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics. There will be an exploration of special populations and genomics related to drug therapy. Through the lens of professional nursing, this course will use the human body systems as a guidepost to explore drugs and other therapies related to common human conditions. A review of medication and nutritional calculations expected of a professional nurse will be included.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 310