Online Pharmacology Course Content for Nurse Educators
Embrace an Active Learning Approach
Say goodbye to traditional textbooks and lectures. UWorld’s Pharmacology course features concise video lessons and targeted practice questions, making instruction more engaging and efficient. Empower students to master pharmacologic principles, apply clinical reasoning, and build retention of essential content.
Pharmacology Lecture Videos
Simplify instruction with concise, visual lessons designed for learner retention—perfect for teaching medication classes, adverse effects, and nursing responsibilities.
Pharmacology Lecture Videos
Assign, Present, & Poll
Assign, Present, & Poll
Easily launch assignments with automated grading, live presentation options, and polling features using our robust question bank tailored to Pharmacology content.
Reinforce & Remediate
Reinforce Pharmacology concepts with UGuides—visual summaries and knowledge checks covering drug classifications, mechanisms of action, and clinical implications.
Reinforce & Remediate
Faculty Tools to Support Pharmacology Instruction
Streamline your teaching workflow with resources built specifically for nursing faculty. Evaluate student performance and stay organized throughout the term.
- Evaluate comprehension through a comprehensive, end-of-course final exam.
- Support instruction with ready-to-use slides, instructor notes, and teaching tools.
- Monitor student progress with the gradebook and customizable reports.
Pharmacology Course Topics
This course spans the full scope of nursing pharmacology and is aligned with professional standards and AACN Essentials. Below is a representative overview of the topics, including coverage of drug classifications such as anticoagulants, antidiabetics, antibiotics, antihypertensives, and psychotropic agents. Additional topics include medication administration safety, age-specific considerations, and mechanism-based instruction on endocrine, cardiovascular, and neurologic drugs.
- Foundations of pharmacologic principles and safe medication administration
- Drug classifications across major body systems (e.g., cardiovascular, neurologic, endocrine, and more)
- Mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, and common side effects
- Age-specific and population-specific considerations
- Medication safety, dosage calculations, and clinical decision-making
- Visual, concept-based instruction to support learner retention and application
Who Should Use This Course
This course is ideal for nurse educators teaching Pharmacology, Adult Health, or Nursing Fundamentals. It supports instruction in drug classifications, medication safety, and clinical relevance. Designed for ADN, BSN, and LPN/LVN programs, it can supplement or replace traditional textbooks, enhance classroom and online instruction, and improve learner outcomes.
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Spend more time teaching and less time troubleshooting. Our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way to provide personalized product training and implementation support.
Initial Training
Virtual or on-demand training options are available to set you up for success.
Ongoing Support
Get dedicated help throughout the term to ensure a successful implementation.
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