Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan for APRNs (Advanced)

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

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Course-Specific Verification Statements

This course meets advanced pharmacology requirements by addressing pharmacotherapeutic management in pediatric, adult, geriatric, and perinatal populations. It emphasizes physiologic variability, developmental pharmacology, and population-specific risk factors. The course aligns with NONPF competencies related to patient-centered care and population health, and incorporates evidence from authoritative sources to guide safe prescribing across diverse populations. The use of the PDR and Facts & Comparisons ensures accurate dosing and safety considerations in vulnerable groups.

 

References

• National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Scope of Practice and Certification Standards
• American Nurses Credentialing Center. APRN Certification Requirements
• AACN Essentials. The Essentials of Graduate Nursing Education
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clinical Practice Guidelines
• U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Controlled Substances Act and Prescribing Regulations
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Patient Safety and Quality Standards
• Brunton, L.L. et al. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
• Katzung, B.G. Basic & Clinical Pharmacology
• Arcangelo, V., & Peterson, A. Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
• Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR), latest edition
• Facts & Comparisons eAnswers Drug Reference

Method of Evaluation:

Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion. 

 

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