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NURS 2820 - Pharmacology and the Role of the Professional Nurse

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3Lab None
Course Description: This course introduces theoretical concepts that enable students to provide safe and effective care related to pharmaceuticals and natural products to diverse clients across the lifespan. A framework is presented for approaching the study of pharmacotherapeutics including pharmaceutical research and regulation, quality and safety, major drug classifications, and clinical management.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): NURS 2700  or NURS 2720  with a grade of C or higher, NURS 2750  with a grade of C or higher, BIOL 2032  with a grade of C or higher
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Computer skills are essential

Major Content
  1. Introduction to Pharmacology
    1. Pharmacological principles
      1. Pharmacokinetics
      2. Pharmacodynamics
      3. Pharmacotherapeutics
    2. Nursing role as part of an interdisciplinary team
    3. Ethical and legal considerations
    4. Pharmaceutical regulations
    5. Evidence-based resources
  2. Psychosocial integrity
    1. Behavioral health medications
  3. Physiological integrity
    1. Medications impacting mobility
    2. Medications impacting tissue integrity
    3. Medications impacting oxygenation and perfusion
    4. Medications impacting metabolism
    5. Medications impacting neuro cognition
    6. Medications impacting regulatory mechanisms
  4. Pain and comfort

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics related to complex medication administration, safety and efficacy.
  2. describe the process of pharmaceutical approval and regulation.
  3. develop a framework of clinical decision making based on the nursing process to guide safe medication administration.
  4. discuss the cultural and ethical aspects in pharmacology.
  5. identify the roles of the professional nurse as part of the interdisciplinary team in relation to medication administration.
  6. utilize evidence-based resources to access pertinent information about pharmaceuticals and natural products.


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