NURS 552 - Pharmacology in Primary Care

Unit(s): 3

This online course develops a foundation for safe and effective management of client’s pharmacological needs in the care of common acute and chronic illnesses. Research findings and theory-based knowledge are applied in assessing the needs of the individual client for medications and patient education. Parameters of legal practice, including the prescribing of schedule II drugs, and community standards of care are addressed. Meets state educational requirement for NP furnishing license.

Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): NURS 509, NURS 549, NURS 501, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s): NURS 540A, NURS 550A, or permission of instructor required.
Teaching Mode: Online