NURS 3030 Pharmacology II
Psychosocial, gender, cultural, and genetic influences in pharmacotherapy and pain management are presented. Integrating nursing process and its relevance to patient education and self-management, medication errors, drug toxicities, and risk reduction is a critical component. Students evaluate current evidence in pharmacotherapeutic interventions for management of pathophysiological alterations across the lifespan; informatics and safety-enhancing technologies are examined for their use in patient teaching and medication administration - 1 theory hour. A letter grade of ‘C+’ (2.3) or higher is necessary to pass the course. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Ethics course with a grade of 'C' (2.0) or higher (or concurrent enrollment), NURS/
NURL 2050 and NURS/
NURL 2150.