Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing
NURS 60400-001
Syllabus
Spring Semester 2022
I. Instructor’s name: Dr. Julia Koklys, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Lewis office location: SH230-A, Romeoville Campus
Office hours: By appointment
How to make appointments outside of office hours: Contact by email
Lewis office phone number: 815-836-5167
Lewis email address:
II. Course Information
Course Name, Number, & Section:
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing, NURS 60400, section 001- Online Format
Course Credit Hours: 3
Course description: This course addresses the advanced study of the actions and effects of drugs on the
human system throughout the life cycle. Focus is on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles,
therapeutic and adverse effects, drug interactions, cost, and evidence based prescribing guidelines.
Considerations related to gender, age, culture and physiologic state are emphasized. The scope of ethical,
legal and professional responsibilities related to pharmacology in advanced nursing practice addressed,
including patient and family education.
Credits-3 Prerequisite(s) NURS 60500 Applied Physiology & Pathophysiology for
Advanced Nursing Practice
Course meeting times, days, and location:
Section 3: This is an online class. Recorded lectures will be available on Blackboard by Wednesday at 9:00
am for every academic week per the calendar. There may be online discussions, quizzes, and exams per
course calendar.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course student learning outcomes:
1. Apply the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics relative to human physiology and
pathophysiology.
NURS 60400 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice Nursing Spring 2022
, 2. Evaluate the indications, contraindications, expected outcomes, adverse effects, and potential drug
interactions for drugs used in treatment of common acute and chronic illnesses.
3. Analyze the risk-benefit ratio of select medications in clinical circumstances.
4. Evaluate the use of medications used to treat individuals with specific conditions based on factors
such as physiologic state, cost, genetic characteristics, age, gender and culture.
5. Develop a personal formulary of medications prescribed for common acute and chronic illnesses.
6. Determine correct dosages, dosage form, routes, and frequency of administration of medications
based on relevant individual patient characteristics.
7. Write prescriptions, using practices that reduce medication errors.
Program student learning outcomes:
SLO #3 Synthesize knowledge to design health promotion and prevention strategies in
collaboration with individuals and populations to promote culturally congruent health
outcomes across the lifespan.
Graduate student learning outcomes:
GSLO #1 Synthesize theoretical and research concepts from multiple perspectives to inform
inquiry and practice.
III. University Mission Statement
Lewis University, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides to a diverse student
population programs for a liberal and professional education grounded in the interaction of
knowledge and fidelity in the search for truth.
Lewis promotes the development of the complete person through the pursuit of wisdom and justice.
Fundamental to its Mission is a spirit of association, which fosters community in all teaching,
learning and service.
How this course connects to the University Mission:
The College of Nursing and Health Professions and this course subscribe to the values of the Lewis
University Mission including: Knowledge, Justice, Association, Wisdom and Fidelity. These values are
consistent with the professional values expressed in the American Nurses Association Standards of practice
and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and are modeled by faculty in their professional
nursing practice. The College of Nursing and Health Professions supports the University’s commitment
towards maintaining our campus as a Sanctified Zone, which celebrates its diverse community.
IV. Required Course Materials
Required Texts:
Woo, T., Robinson, M. (2019). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, (5th ed.)
Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. ISBN 9780803669260
American Psychological Association, (2019) Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, (7th ed.) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Gilbert, D. (2020) The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2020, (50th ed.) Antimicrobial Therapy,
Inc. ISBN: 9781944272142
Recommended Texts:
Olsen, J., (2015), Clinical Pharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple, (4th ed.) MedMaster Inc.
NURS 60400 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice Nursing Spring 2022
, Supplemental readings, videos, online materials: If any are required, they will be posted in
Blackboard in the corresponding weekly content area.
Hardware and software requirements: It is expected that each student will have regular and reliable
access to a computer with a working camera and microphone. Reliable internet access is required.
This does not include sporadic use at the local public library and will not be an acceptable reason
for late assignments, quizzes, or lack of participation. Computer requirements must comply with
those listed in the Lewis University Graduate Student Handbook, including but not limited to up-to-
date applications.
Using LockDown Browser for Online Exams
This course requires the use of LockDown Browser for online exams. Watch this short video to get a
basic understanding of LockDown Browser. The webcam feature will NOT be used
through Respondus Monitor. We will be using Zoom proctoring.
Then download and install LockDown Browser from this link:
[USE THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER]
To take an online test, start LockDown Browser and navigate to the exam. (You won't be able to
access the exam with a standard web browser.) For additional details on using LockDown Browser,
review this Student Quick Start Guide (PDF). Finally, when taking an online exam, follow these
guidelines:
• Ensure you're in a location where you won't be interrupted
• Turn off all mobile devices, phones, etc.
• Clear your desk of all external materials — books, papers, other computers, or devices
• Remain at your desk or workstation for the duration of the test
• LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications; you will be
unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted
V. Instructional Methods and Activities
Modality of Instruction:
Online
• The format for the course is online for course lectures. Since online students are not able to
participate in in-class discussions, online discussion methods may be utilized to satisfy student
participation requirements. Students must have a reliable computer with a working web cam,
microphone and reliable Internet service.
• Any technical questions can and will need to be directed to the help desk. Blackboard Collaborate
Help Desk: 1-877-382-2293
• There are also Student Tutorials regarding Collaborate that you can view to help enhance your online
experience.
• This is an online format for class lectures. There are no synchronous class meeting dates.
• However, all exams will be conducted with Respondus Lockdown Browser and live Zoom
Proctoring. These dates are fixed and all students must attend, at the time indicated, to participate
in the exam.
• Remember – this is a challenging method of instruction and requires each student to stay current with
the content weekly as it is extremely difficult to be successful in this course if you fall behind.
NURS 60400 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice Nursing Spring 2022
NURS 60400-001
Syllabus
Spring Semester 2022
I. Instructor’s name: Dr. Julia Koklys, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Lewis office location: SH230-A, Romeoville Campus
Office hours: By appointment
How to make appointments outside of office hours: Contact by email
Lewis office phone number: 815-836-5167
Lewis email address:
II. Course Information
Course Name, Number, & Section:
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nursing, NURS 60400, section 001- Online Format
Course Credit Hours: 3
Course description: This course addresses the advanced study of the actions and effects of drugs on the
human system throughout the life cycle. Focus is on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles,
therapeutic and adverse effects, drug interactions, cost, and evidence based prescribing guidelines.
Considerations related to gender, age, culture and physiologic state are emphasized. The scope of ethical,
legal and professional responsibilities related to pharmacology in advanced nursing practice addressed,
including patient and family education.
Credits-3 Prerequisite(s) NURS 60500 Applied Physiology & Pathophysiology for
Advanced Nursing Practice
Course meeting times, days, and location:
Section 3: This is an online class. Recorded lectures will be available on Blackboard by Wednesday at 9:00
am for every academic week per the calendar. There may be online discussions, quizzes, and exams per
course calendar.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Course student learning outcomes:
1. Apply the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics relative to human physiology and
pathophysiology.
NURS 60400 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice Nursing Spring 2022
, 2. Evaluate the indications, contraindications, expected outcomes, adverse effects, and potential drug
interactions for drugs used in treatment of common acute and chronic illnesses.
3. Analyze the risk-benefit ratio of select medications in clinical circumstances.
4. Evaluate the use of medications used to treat individuals with specific conditions based on factors
such as physiologic state, cost, genetic characteristics, age, gender and culture.
5. Develop a personal formulary of medications prescribed for common acute and chronic illnesses.
6. Determine correct dosages, dosage form, routes, and frequency of administration of medications
based on relevant individual patient characteristics.
7. Write prescriptions, using practices that reduce medication errors.
Program student learning outcomes:
SLO #3 Synthesize knowledge to design health promotion and prevention strategies in
collaboration with individuals and populations to promote culturally congruent health
outcomes across the lifespan.
Graduate student learning outcomes:
GSLO #1 Synthesize theoretical and research concepts from multiple perspectives to inform
inquiry and practice.
III. University Mission Statement
Lewis University, guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, provides to a diverse student
population programs for a liberal and professional education grounded in the interaction of
knowledge and fidelity in the search for truth.
Lewis promotes the development of the complete person through the pursuit of wisdom and justice.
Fundamental to its Mission is a spirit of association, which fosters community in all teaching,
learning and service.
How this course connects to the University Mission:
The College of Nursing and Health Professions and this course subscribe to the values of the Lewis
University Mission including: Knowledge, Justice, Association, Wisdom and Fidelity. These values are
consistent with the professional values expressed in the American Nurses Association Standards of practice
and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and are modeled by faculty in their professional
nursing practice. The College of Nursing and Health Professions supports the University’s commitment
towards maintaining our campus as a Sanctified Zone, which celebrates its diverse community.
IV. Required Course Materials
Required Texts:
Woo, T., Robinson, M. (2019). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, (5th ed.)
Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. ISBN 9780803669260
American Psychological Association, (2019) Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association, (7th ed.) Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Gilbert, D. (2020) The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2020, (50th ed.) Antimicrobial Therapy,
Inc. ISBN: 9781944272142
Recommended Texts:
Olsen, J., (2015), Clinical Pharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple, (4th ed.) MedMaster Inc.
NURS 60400 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice Nursing Spring 2022
, Supplemental readings, videos, online materials: If any are required, they will be posted in
Blackboard in the corresponding weekly content area.
Hardware and software requirements: It is expected that each student will have regular and reliable
access to a computer with a working camera and microphone. Reliable internet access is required.
This does not include sporadic use at the local public library and will not be an acceptable reason
for late assignments, quizzes, or lack of participation. Computer requirements must comply with
those listed in the Lewis University Graduate Student Handbook, including but not limited to up-to-
date applications.
Using LockDown Browser for Online Exams
This course requires the use of LockDown Browser for online exams. Watch this short video to get a
basic understanding of LockDown Browser. The webcam feature will NOT be used
through Respondus Monitor. We will be using Zoom proctoring.
Then download and install LockDown Browser from this link:
[USE THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE RESPONDUS LOCKDOWN BROWSER]
To take an online test, start LockDown Browser and navigate to the exam. (You won't be able to
access the exam with a standard web browser.) For additional details on using LockDown Browser,
review this Student Quick Start Guide (PDF). Finally, when taking an online exam, follow these
guidelines:
• Ensure you're in a location where you won't be interrupted
• Turn off all mobile devices, phones, etc.
• Clear your desk of all external materials — books, papers, other computers, or devices
• Remain at your desk or workstation for the duration of the test
• LockDown Browser will prevent you from accessing other websites or applications; you will be
unable to exit the test until all questions are completed and submitted
V. Instructional Methods and Activities
Modality of Instruction:
Online
• The format for the course is online for course lectures. Since online students are not able to
participate in in-class discussions, online discussion methods may be utilized to satisfy student
participation requirements. Students must have a reliable computer with a working web cam,
microphone and reliable Internet service.
• Any technical questions can and will need to be directed to the help desk. Blackboard Collaborate
Help Desk: 1-877-382-2293
• There are also Student Tutorials regarding Collaborate that you can view to help enhance your online
experience.
• This is an online format for class lectures. There are no synchronous class meeting dates.
• However, all exams will be conducted with Respondus Lockdown Browser and live Zoom
Proctoring. These dates are fixed and all students must attend, at the time indicated, to participate
in the exam.
• Remember – this is a challenging method of instruction and requires each student to stay current with
the content weekly as it is extremely difficult to be successful in this course if you fall behind.
NURS 60400 Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice Nursing Spring 2022
