NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology
Welcome to NURS 6521: Advanced Pharmacology!
Enhanced quality of life can be attributed to many factors. Consider, for example, that these factors are the result of improvements in health care delivery, approaches for evidenced-based practice in nursing and medicine, and continued research and development of pharmacotherapeutics. As an advanced practice nurse, you will be involved in the process of developing, administering, managing, and improving drug therapy plans for patients. This course is designed to support this role by developing your understanding of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics.
In this course, you explore concepts related to pharmacotherapeutics, including pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes in patients. You also examine drug therapy plans as well as the role of the advanced practice nurse when prescribing drugs. Additionally, you explore patient factors that may impact the selection of appropriate drug therapies, and you consider how to improve existing drug therapies to assist patients in the management of disorders to promote positive patient outcomes. An understanding of these concepts will be an essential component of your nursing practice, as it will be your responsibility as the advanced practice nurse to recommend appropriate treatment options for disorders.
Course Description
A solid foundation in the concepts and principles of drug therapy across the lifespan is essential to the work of advanced practice nurses. This course applies the advanced principles of pharmacology, including pharmacogenomics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics, by analysis of common drug classes prescribed by advanced practice nurses across the life span. Factors influencing successful therapy, such as effectiveness, safety, acceptability, cost, genetic/environmental influences, complementary regimens, and patient behaviors are considered. Through this course, students prepare to examine complex decisions in the management and treatment of selected acute and chronic diseases across the life span through pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic agents. Advanced practice nursing students will have a more in-depth understanding of drug legislation and regulation for prescribing drugs.
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Course Prerequisites
NURS 6501 (can be taken concurrently)
Course Learning Outcomes
By the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:
- Evaluate the impact of patient factors on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes
- Analyze pharmacotherapeutic treatments for body system disorders and the effects they have on patient outcomes
- Analyze factors that impact patient drug therapy plans
- Evaluate the impact of drug therapy on patient health outcomes
- Apply decision-making strategies for the appropriate use of drugs based on classifications, indications, patient factors, and pathophysiology
- Evaluate ethical and legal implications of prescribing drugs
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Mar 3, 2024 | Assignment Week 1: Assignment 1 | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Mar 10, 2024 | Quiz Week 2: Quiz | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Mar 17, 2024 | Quiz Week 3: Quiz | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Mar 24, 2024 | Assignment Week 4: Assignment | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Mar 31, 2024 | Quiz Week 5: Quiz | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Apr 7, 2024 | Quiz Week 6: Midterm Exam | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Apr 14, 2024 | Assignment Week 7: Assignment | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Apr 21, 2024 | Quiz Week 8: Quiz | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun Apr 28, 2024 | Assignment Week 9: Assignment | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun May 5, 2024 | Quiz Week 10: Quiz | due by 10:59pm |
| Sun May 12, 2024 | Quiz Week 11: Final Exam | due by 10:59pm |
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| Assignment Week 10: Learning Resources | ||
| Assignment Week 11: Learning Resources | ||
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| Assignment Week 9: Learning Resources | ||
| WEEK 4 Assignment: Case Studies | ||
| Week 1: Assignment 1: Case Studies | ||
| COMPARING AND CONTRASTING PHARMACOLOGIC OPTIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER | ||
| PHARMACOTHERAPY FOR GASTROINTESTINAL AND HEPATOBILIARY DISORDERS | ||
| ETHICAL AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF PRESCRIBING DRUGS | ||
| PHARMACOKINETICS AND PHARMACODYNAMICS |