2017-2018 Undergraduate General Catalog


NURS 230 Pharmacotherapeutics

This course introduces the theoretical basis and application of nursing therapeutics with emphasis on pharmacology. Content areas include pharmacological concepts related to the major drug groups, drug actions, adverse reactions and nursing implications. Attention is given to life span considerations, cultural, legal, ethical, and safety implications. There will also be an emphasis on the role of the professional nurse as patient educatior and advocate.

Credits

3

Corequisite

NURS 324 and NURS 326