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Syllabus

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The Objectives and Learning Outcomes of this course directly support the Mission of the University, College, and Division, and may be found at: www.kysu.edu/about; www.kysu.edu/academics/collegesAndSchools/default.htm; www.kysu.edu/academics/collegesAndSchools/collegeofartssocialsciencesandinterdisciplinarystudies/default.htm.

Any student who requires an accommodation due to a documented disability may contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) at (502) 597-5076, or visit Hill Student Center, Suite 220C, to arrange for reasonable accommodations. The student is required to obtain verification from the DRC and deliver the signed DRC document to the instructor specifying the accommodations. The student is encouraged to complete this process at the beginning of the semester since an approval for accommodations is not retroactive. The accommodations become effective upon receipt of the DRC approval by the faculty member from the student. Additional information concerning the DRC and accommodations can be found at

http://www.kysu.edu/about/divisions/studentAffairsAndEnrollment/disabilityRecourseCenter.htm.

The purpose of this course is to expand the knowledge on psychopharmacology of the advance practice nurse. Principles of psychopharmacology, kinetics, neurotransmission, abuse & dependence, tolerance & sensitization, and treatment of psycho-related conditions across the life span serve as the foundation for this comprehensive course in psychopharmacology for prescribers. Emphasis is placed on understanding the physiological action of drugs, expected responses and major side effects. Issues related to the legal aspects of prescribing are included.