NUR 306: Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology II

Content: This combined course is a continuation of the study of underlying changes in primary physiologic regulatory mechanisms and the pharmacotherapies utilized as treatment for identified alterations and disease states across the lifespan. This course builds on the learning objectives from Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I to expand the foundational knowledge of pathophysiology, principles of pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of identified medication for health promotion, treatment and symptom management. The nurse’s role in minimizing risk to patients and promoting a culture of safety will be reinforced and other variables impacting pharmacology such as age, gender, culture, genetics/genomics. This is the second semester of the two-semester sequence.
Taught: Spring
Prerequisite(s): NUR 300, NUR 301, NUR 302, NUR 305.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate