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Advanced Pharmacology
Issued by
American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University
The holder of this badge has successfully completed a graduate-level nursing course that focuses on the theoretical background and principles of the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics of drugs and natural products commonly used in the advanced practice nurse’s management of acute and chronic illnesses. In doing so, the badge earner has learned to employ therapeutic decision-making in drug selection and evaluation in the course of patient care.
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- Level Advanced
- Time Weeks
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Skills
Earning Criteria
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Examine advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics concepts as they relate to pathophysiologic changes in patients across the lifespan
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Identify the fundamental principles of pharmacology related to prescribed drugs, over-the-counter drugs and natural products.
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Discuss the mechanism of action of each major drug class and natural product at the molecular/cellular and organ/organ system level.
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Evaluate common side effects and interactions associated with the major classes of drugs.
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Utilize evidence-based advanced nursing and pharmacological interventions in select case studies to resolve complex and biological, psychological, physiological and pathophysiologic conditions.
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Synthesize research and evidence of pharmacological concepts that guides clinical judgment to develop a therapeutic regimen that maximizes efficacy and maintains quality while minimizing adverse effects.
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Differentiate between therapeutic and adverse effects of pharmacological interventions and inappropriate use patterns, such as polypharmacy and polysubstance abuse interactions.
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Teach patients, family members, and others from diverse populations regarding safe and effective use of drugs and natural products.
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Determine nursing prescriptive privileges, parameters and scope of practice, and restrictions as delineated in federal and state laws and regulations, including state nurse practice acts.
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Successfully complete all learning activities, assignments and assessments associated with N521: Advanced Pharmacology (3 credits).