FORMATION OF CLINICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL THINKING IN NURSING STUDENTS THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES

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Abstract. Clinical and pharmacological thinking is one of the key components of the professional training of nursing students. It encompasses not only knowledge of the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medicinal products but also the ability to apply this knowledge in practical activities, taking into account the clinical situation, the patient’s condition, and the specific course of the disease. Effective development of this type of thinking requires a consistent combination of interdisciplinary approaches, active implementation of interactive teaching methods, and simulation of clinical cases. The use of simulation training, casebased learning, and work with virtual patients, combined with traditional teaching, increases students’ engagement, promotes deeper understanding of the material, and enhances the development of clinical reasoning, professional intuition, and practical decision-making skills in both typical and atypical clinical situations. Distance learning for international students also plays an important role, as modern online platforms provide equal access to high-quality education regardless of the learning format, support the individualization of the educational process, and foster the development of professional competencies at a convenient pace. This form of training contributes to the development of independence, responsibility, and the ability to critically analyze clinical data. Teachers of the department of pharmacology and clinical pharmacology play a leading role in developing clinical and pharmacological thinking by introducing modern pedagogical technologies aligned with international standards of medical education. A comprehensive interdisciplinary approach serves as an effective means of training highly qualified specialists capable of conducting effective and safe pharmacotherapy, making evidence-based clinical decisions, maintaining continuous professional improvement, and contributing to the overall enhancement of the quality of healthcare in modern nursing practice.