Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
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Course Information
Subject code
NUR
Subject Code Description
Nursing
Course Number
6026
Catalog Title
Psychopharmacology Across the Lifespan
Course Description
Facilitates the Psychiatric/Mental Health APRN (TCN-focused) through complex role of prescribing psychotropic medications to clients in differing settings. The application of evidence-based knowledge of psychopharmacological principles to treat specific psychiatric conditions is emphasized. Management of iatrogenic/trophicogenic problems caused by pharmacologic agents is explored. Neuropsychiatric development, brain function, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology are examined relational to pharmacologic agents.
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following major(s)
PMHN - Psych Mental Health Nurse Prac
Restricted to the following student level(s)
D - Doctorate, GR - Graduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated