Pharmacology

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

The purpose of this didactic course is to prepare the student with a foundation in pharmacologic concepts for nursing practice. The course will provide the student with an understanding of fundamental pharmacological principles such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug metabolism. The course will focus on major pharmacologic classes surrounding disease processes affecting the major organ systems. Application of these principles to various disease states, populations, and real-world situations will be touched upon for enhanced understanding of the concepts. 3 credits (didactic).