NURS 584 - Advanced Psychopharmacology

Units: 3

Examines the psychopharmacologic treatment of psychiatric disorders across the life span and within vulnerable and culturally diverse populations. It is designed to provide an analysis of pharmacokinetics, and the effects and side effects of major classes of psychopharmacologic agents. It is expected that participants will develop skills in assessing the need for psychotropic interventions, and in the examination of complementary and alternative therapies as they relate to chronic illness and psychiatric disorders across the life-span. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.