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