This course introduces students to the principles of pharmacology, focusing on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications across the lifespan. Students will apply clinical judgment and the nursing process to evaluate the biochemical, physiological, and psychosocial effects of drug therapy in the context of various health conditions. Emphasis is placed on safe, evidence-informed medication management and equitable care delivery. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 342; CHEM 106 or 121, BIOL 296, admission to professional nursing sequence.