This course prepares the nurse practitioner student to effectively and safely prescribe medications, considering the needs of patients, families, and relevant organizations.

Students are taught how to employ appropriate parameters in order to evaluate the efficacy, safety and convenience of similar medications and will explore the appropriate selection of medications for patients of all ages and across a variety of practice settings. Selected topics reflect considerations and situations seen most commonly in practice settings.

Emphasis is placed on inclusion of the patient in the selection and rational use of medications as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

Additionally students will meet the NYS and Federal requirements for prescription and recordkeeping of controlled substances.

Pre-requisite: GNSG 5541.