NRSG 6216  - APRN Pharmacology II

Credits: (2)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem

This foundational core course is a continuation of NRSG 6215 Advanced Pharmacology I. It continues to overview efficacious patient-centered medication management in a clinical setting. Course content includes information on evidenced-based pharmaceutical interventions for central nervous system pathology, mental and behavioral disorders, cardiovascular and renal system disease, gastrointestinal illness, and respiratory, ENT, dermatology, and immunity syndromes. Prescriptive practice principles medication choice, dosing, drug interactions and side effects, and patient monitoring, education, and evaluation for effectiveness across the lifespan are considered and analyzed. Advanced Pharmacology II adheres to accreditation criteria for graduate nursing prescriptive principles and nurse practitioner practice.