South Carolina Pharmacotherapeutics for RNs and LPNs

Target Audience

Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses practicing in South Carolina or providing care to South Carolina clients.

Teaching Method

Self-directed learning completed independently, with scenario-based reflection.

Overview

This course focuses on pharmacotherapeutics as it applies to practical nursing and registered nursing responsibilities in South Carolina care settings. Content emphasizes safe medication-related observations, client-centered communication, recognition of potential adverse effects, medication reconciliation concerns, documentation, and timely reporting within the nurse’s role and scope of practice.

South Carolina RNs and LPNs may use continuing education as one method of meeting continuing competency requirements for license renewal. This course is designed to support safe nursing practice and general continuing competency, but it is not presented as a separate mandated pharmacotherapeutics topic for South Carolina RN/LPN renewal. Pharmacotherapeutics requirements may differ for APRNs with prescriptive authority.

Learner Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Describe core pharmacotherapeutic principles that support safe medication-related nursing care.
• Identify medication-related risks, adverse effects, client changes, and communication needs that should be reported or documented.
• Apply practical nursing judgment to medication reconciliation, client education reinforcement, monitoring, and follow-up within RN or LPN scope of practice.

Disclosure

The planner(s) and author(s) of this educational activity have disclosed that there are no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests related to the content of this course. This course is developed for educational purposes and does not receive commercial support.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this course is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the content is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. Participants are encouraged to consult with a qualified professional for specific advice related to their circumstances. The creators and presenters of this course disclaim any liability for decisions made based on the information provided.