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NURS 609 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice

This course focuses on foundational principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Indications, efficacy, therapeutic effects, and adverse effects of selected drugs will be examined, compared and contrasted. Utilizing critical thinking skills, the student will incorporate evidence-based, ethical, and holistic principles into pharmacotherapeutic decision making.

Special information

Prerequisite: Admitted MSN student or instructor's consent.
3 Graduate credits

Effective August 16, 2014 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Apply principles of pharmacotherapeutics with consideration for lifespan and physiological status to select physiologic condition and/or diseases.
  • Integrate the principles of pharmacotherapeutics related to treatment options.
  • Analyze the rationale for selection of pharmacotherapeutics related to treatment options.

Fall 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice Webb, Marjorie G Books for NURS-609-50 Fall 2025 Course details for NURS-609-50 Fall 2025