NURS 320 - Pharmacology II

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This course uses an integrated systems and concept based approach to the study of pharmacology. Emphasis will be on the relationship between biophysical, socio-cultural, behavioral, and pharmacological responses across the lifespan. This course incorporates prerequisite course work and facilitates critical thinking. NURS 320 is a continuation of NURS 319. Topics include: Medications used to treat Neurological, Psychological, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine, Sensory, Reproductive and Neoplastic Disorders. Placement: Junior standing. Taken concurrently with NURS 318 and may be taken concurrently with NURS 326,NURS 365, NURS 331, NURS 332, NURS 327, and/or NURS328. (2 credits (2 hrs.) lecture per week x 15 weeks.) Prerequisite(s): Junior-level standing in Nursing and successful completion of Biol 231 and Biol 232, or permission of instructor for non-nursing majors.