The course “Advanced Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics” is a valuable program for me, which may allow me to gain important knowledge and, at the same time, achieve additional goals. One of the objectives is an opportunity to obtain sufficient qualifications to conduct nursing interventions based on patient education. According to Vacek and Vuckovic (2019), family nurse practitioners must effectively manage medication administration even if prescribing is not their job. It is essential for me to undergo theoretical training and get acquainted with all the required principles of work in this area to correspond to my position.
Another objective that I want to achieve is to become an instructor. Patel et al. (2018) draw attention to the perspectives that are available to nurse practitioners and note the high responsibility that lies with tutors. After completing this course, I will be able to count on the fact that I, as a certified specialist, will be trusted to train young employees. The status of a mentor is not only honorary but also significant because, by constantly interacting with colleagues, I will be able to expand my professional potential by strengthening relevant theoretical and practical skills.
Knowledge of pharmacology can greatly enhance the function of the nurse practitioner. As Schallmo et al. (2019) argue, this field of medicine is one of the four integral components of education in this profile, along with physical assessment, procedures, and pathophysiology. The ability to effectively and competently manage medicines and navigate the appropriate terminology expands the functionality of nurse practitioners and helps them spend less time preparing for working with patients. As a result, productivity increases, which, in turn, has a positive effect on patient outcomes.
References
Patel, K., Desai, U., & Paladine, H. (2018). Development and implementation of an interprofessional pharmacotherapy learning experience during an advanced pharmacy practice rotation in primary care. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 10(7), 990-995. Web.
Schallmo, M. K., Godfrey, T. M., Dunbar, D., Brown, K. M., Coyle, A., & D’Aoust, R. F. (2019). Is it time for the 4th P in nurse practitioner education? Physical assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and procedures: A systematic review. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 31(12), 705-711. Web.
Vacek, L. D., & Vuckovic, K. M. (2019). Pharmacotherapeutic preparation for nurse practitioner full practice authority. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 15(7), e131-e134. Web.