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Jan 25, 2026
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NURS 351 - Pharmacotherapeutics for the Accelerated Student3 Credit Hours
This course provides a foundation in pharmacotherapeutics, focusing on the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for commonly administered medications. Students will learn the professional responsibilities and standards of practice related to drug administration, including the accurate calculation of dosages and the critical role of clinical judgment in ensuring safe, person-centered care. Emphasis is placed on understanding the uses, actions, contraindications, precautions, and potential adverse reactions of drugs from major drug classes. Students will also explore nursing responsibilities before, during, and after drug administration, as well as develop effective patient education strategies that incorporate health literacy, cultural competency, and safety principles.
(RE) Corequisite(s): NURS 316 , NURS 319 , NURS 419 , NURS 420 , NURS 422 .
Comment(s): 6 hours of anatomy and physiology are required.
Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing – nursing major (accelerated track).
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