NUR 660 – Principles of Pharmacology for Advanced Practice is an undergraduate course that provides advanced nursing students with a comprehensive understanding of pharmacology as it relates to the care of patients across the lifespan.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The nature of pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical classifications and mechanisms of action
- Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
- Drug interactions and adverse effects
- Pharmacotherapeutics for common medical conditions
- Pharmacotherapeutics for specific patient populations
- Pharmacoeconomics
NUR 660 is a lecture-based course with a significant emphasis on case studies and active learning exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in clinical simulations and laboratory activities.
Prerequisites
NUR 500 – Professional Development of the Advanced Practice Nurse NUR 650 – Advanced Pathophysiology for Practice
The required textbook for NUR 660 is Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Nurses, 10th Edition by Katzung, Masters, and Trevor. Additional readings will be assigned throughout the semester.
