NURS 6903 - Advanced Pharmacology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 41939,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Cynthia Shields
Email: cmshields@ysu.edu
John Jerome
Email: jmjerome@ysu.edu
Course Description
6903. Advanced Pharmacology. Application of pharmacological concepts in clinical settings with examination of major categories of pharmacological agents. Prereq.: NURS 6902 with a grade of B or better. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Lehne’s pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants | Rosenthal, L. D., & Posenjack Bruchum, J. | 978-0-323-93606-4 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Unit 1, 2, 3 | Introduction, Basic Principles of Pharmacology, Drug Therapy across the Life Span | Quiz 1, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 8/31 | Unit 4, 5 | Peripheral Nervous System Drugs, Central Nervous System Drugs | Discussion 2 (OAB & COPD), Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 2, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 9/7 | Unit 6, 7, 8 | Drugs for Pain, Psycho-therapeutic Drugs, Substance Abuse | Discussion 3 (Schedule 2 drugs. Please use links as your reference.) https://www.dea.gov/drug-information/drug-scheduling https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/oarrs/default, Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 3, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 9/14 | Unit 9: (ch 37-39. 41-46) | Drugs that Affect the Heart, Blood Vessels, Blood and Blood Volume. | Discussion (Hypertension), Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 4, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 9/21 | Unit 10, 14 | Drugs for Diabetes & Thyroid, Respiratory Tract Drugs | Discussion (Diabetes), Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 5, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 9/28 | Unit 12, 13, 15 | Anti-inflammatory, Anti-allergic, and immunologic drugs, Drugs for Bone & Joint Disorders, Gastrointestinal Drugs | Discussion (PUD), Due Wednesday at Midnight Quiz 6, Due Sunday at Midnight |
| 10/5 | Unit 17 | Therapy of Infectious Diseases | Quiz 7, Due Saturday at Midnight |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.