COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course focuses on pharmacologic agents and principles, emphasizing the nurse’s role in medication
therapy for individuals, families, and communities. Legal and ethical responsibilities associated with the use of
medications are examined. Quality and safety concepts related to pharmacotherapy are integrated throughout the
course, focusing on the nursing process and clinical reasoning.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate clinical judgment necessary for safe medication administration to improve health outcomes for
individuals, families, and communities.
2. Demonstrate use of information technology to identify mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and
nursing implications.
3. Recognize the nurse’s role and responsibilities to ensure safe medication management using the nursing process.
4. Demonstrate effective interprofessional communication and collaboration for optimal medication management.
5. Integrate professional values, cultural sensitivity, and client-centered care with safe medication practices