May 20, 2024  
2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

NUR 553 - Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice

3 credits
Lecture
Advanced knowledge of pharmacologic agents related to advanced nursing practice in the adolescent and adult. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of a wide range of pharmacologic agents are considered. Patient motivation and adherence to regimes, individual responses to therapeutic regimens, and patient teaching will be explored. Clinical pharmacological concerns related to aging, psychosocial, economic, cultural, ethical, and legal factors will be addressed.