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Selecting an Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Project

Discussion 1 Discuss your achievement of two MSN Program Learning Outcomes in your specialty area that demonstrate one of the University Principles: Leadership, Scholarship, Citizenship, or Accountability.  Be sure to include your explanation of how the outcomes relate to the principle and include two external scholarly resources to support your response.  Relate what you’ve learned […]

Reproductive System Medications

Module 8 Overview Introduction This week we will focus on the pharmacotherapeutics of reproductive system disorders, including commonly occurring conditions and their commonly prescribed medications. Learning Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: Utilize advanced nursing and pharmacological interventions in reproductive system disorders to resolve complex and biological, psychological, physiological and pathophysiologic […]

Pharmacotherapy of Mental and CNS Disorders

Module 7 Overview Introduction This week we will focus on the pharmacotherapeutics of mental and CNS disorders, including commonly occurring conditions and their commonly prescribed medications. Learning Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: Utilize advanced nursing and pharmacological interventions in mental and CNS disorders to resolve complex and biological, psychological, physiological […]

Anti-infective Medications

Module 6 Overview Introduction This week we will focus on the pharmacotherapeutics of anti-infective medications, including their use in commonly occurring conditions and the more commonly prescribed medications.  The presence of infection may occur in any body system and include causative agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans.  The evidence-based treatment will vary with […]

Pharmacotherapy of Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Disorders

Module 5 Overview Introduction This week we will focus on the pharmacotherapeutics of gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, including commonly occurring conditions and their commonly prescribed medications.  As you review this week’s content consider the impact of comorbid disease on each condition.  It is not unusual to encounter a patient who has underlying cardiovascular disease in […]

Pharmacotherapy of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Disorders

Module 4 Overview Introduction This week we will focus on the pharmacotherapeutics of respiratory and cardiovascular disorders, including commonly occurring conditions and their commonly prescribed medications. Learning Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: Utilize advanced nursing and pharmacological interventions in treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular disorders to resolve complex and biological, […]

Special Populations- Across the Lifespan

Module 3 Overview Introduction This week we will explore pharmacotherapy for special populations such as pediatrics, geriatrics, the pregnant patient and nursing mothers, as well as examining the interactions of over-the-counter medications to prescribed therapies.  The advanced practice nurse must be familiar with pathophysiologic changes related to age and disease.  Considerations for prescriptive therapy must […]

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Post

Discussion 2 A.C. is a 60-year-old Caucasian woman with newly diagnosed peptic ulcer disease, generalized anxiety disorder, and iron deficiency anemia. She also has a long history of asthma and depression. She is a strong believer of herbal medicine. She takes St. John’s wort for her depression, iron pills for her anemia, and alprazolam (Xanax) […]