Nursing Therapeutics and Pharmacologic Management in Patient-Centered Care

This course is designed to establish a foundation in nursing therapeutics as it relates to pharmacologic management. Emphasis is placed on the application of pharmacology in safe, effective, patient-centered nursing care and patient education of diverse individuals and families. A major focus will be the application of the nursing process and use of clinical reasoning skills supported by reliable evidence for patients receiving pharmacologic agents. The course will include the integration of technology for nursing therapeutics and pharmacologic management. Methods of medication administration and dosage calculation will be addressed.Prerequisite: Appropriate math placement or MTH 020Corequisite: NRS 110

Fall, Spring

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