NU 311: Pharmacology I

Program
Credits 3.0

This course brings a pathophysiological approach to pharmacology. Students use a systems approach to learning drug classifications and key drug prototypes. The principals of safe medication administration are emphasized. Students integrate knowledge from biological and physiological sciences to make connections between pharmacology, pathophysiology, and the safe administration of medication therapies. Patient teaching is key to safe medication administration and students use current research to create patient teaching plans.