APN Pharmacology Course
The APN Pharmacology Course from Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing is designed for advanced practice nurses seeking to deepen their pharmacological knowledge and enhance clinical confidence. This focused program delivers practical, evidence-based insights into medication management for common and complex conditions encountered in modern practice.
This comprehensive course provides advanced practice nurses with up-to-date pharmacology content essential for safe, effective, and patient-centered care. Taught by expert pharmacists, the program emphasizes clinical application, helping participants connect pharmacologic principles to real-world decision-making.
Participants will explore current treatment approaches for a range of frequently encountered conditions, strengthening their ability to evaluate therapies, manage medications, and optimize patient outcomes across care settings.
Who should take these programs?
This course is ideal for:
- Advanced Practice Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners preparing for or engaged in clinical practice
- APRNs seeking a pharmacology refresher or continuing education
- Nursing professionals focused on strengthening medication management skills
Program Format
The APN Pharmacology Course is offered in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend:
- In person at Seton Hall’s Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus in Nutley, NJ
- Virtually, with live access to course instruction
Learning Objectives
During this course, participants will:
- Review core pharmacologic principles relevant to advanced practice nursing.
- Examine current pharmacologic treatment guidelines for common clinical conditions, including diabetes, heart failure, COPD, ADHD, and depression.
- Discuss mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, and side effects of commonly prescribed medications.
- Explore considerations for medication selection across diverse patient populations.
Both modalities provide the same high-quality learning experience and opportunities to engage with expert faculty.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Apply advanced pharmacologic principles to clinical decision-making
- Evaluate medication therapies for common chronic and acute conditions
- Enhance patient safety through evidence-based medication management