NUR 3145 Pharmacology in Nursing Practice
Builds on essential concepts and principles of pharmacology as applied in the nursing management of client care. Major concerns in health care include medication errors and medication reconciliation. Improvement in delivery processes to improve safety and quality of care thereby improving client outcomes is the focus of many regulatory agencies. Highlight issues in pharmacology and provide the student with basic knowledge for client care and education and specifically addresses aspects of pharmacology related to the assessment and management of symptoms across the lifespan by providing the student with the in- depth knowledge regarding the administration of pharmacologic therapies, the management of physical and psychological symptoms related to disease and treatment, and education related to safe and effective use of pharmacologic agents.
Credits
3 cc
Offered
SU.