NURS 5736

This course will develop learners’ understanding of how medications work across the lifespan and the factors that influence medication selection taking into account pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics as well as broader considerations such as patient preference, ethics, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Learners will develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal basis for prescribing as well as techniques to monitor, record and modify medications and or refer patients as appropriate.