nsg2min medications in nursing
MEDICATIONS IN NURSING
NSG2MIN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop knowledge of safe and ethical practice in medication administration. The students are introduced to the general principles of Quality Use of Medications and pharmacology including how drugs are prescribed, administered, act in the body, and how the body affects drugs. Commonly used drug groups will be discussed and linked with appropriate pathophysiology. Information will be provided to the students on pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic principles essential for clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on the role responsibilities of Registered Nurses for medication administration. Aspects of the role include risk management and quality assurance, delegation and supervision, assessment, legislation specific to drug administration and patient education.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFergus Campbell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HSBNC, BEBND2, HBNCM, HBNCP, HSBNCW, HBNPGW, BEBN2, HBNPRG, HSBNW, RBNP, HBNP, HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN, HZNM & HZNMD. For students enrolled in HBN, HBNM, HBNUP, HBNPRW, RBN - Bachelor of Nursing or HZNM or HZNMD-Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery then must pass HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB.
Co-requisites NSG2ACA and NSG2CAD
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australia New Zealand Nursing and Midwifery Drug Handbook | Recommended | McKenna, M. & Mirkov, S. (2012) | (6TH ED). SYDNEY: LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Clinical Dosage Calculations: for Australia and New Zealand | Recommended | Brotto, V. & Rafferty, K. (2012) | (1ST ED). SOUTH MELBOURNE: CENGAGE LEARNING AUSTRALIA |
| Readings | Fundamentals of Pharmacology | Recommended | Bullock, S. & Manias, E.(2013) | 7TH EDN SYDNEY: PEARSON |
| Readings | Havard's Nursing Guide to Drugs | Recommended | Tiziani, A. (2013) | (9TH ED). SYDNEY: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE |
| Readings | Henke's Med-Math: Dosage Caculation, Preparation & Administration | Recommended | Buchholz, S. (2011) | 7TH EDN PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | How to Master Nursing Calculations | Recommended | Farrar, P & Tyreman, C. (2013) | AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND 2ND ED). MONAVALE: WOODSLANE |
| Readings | Lewis's Medical- Surgical Nursing | Recommended | Brown, D & Edwards, H. (2012) | (3ND ED). SYDNEY: ELSEVIER |
| Readings | Pearson Intravenous Drug Guide 2011-2012 | Recommended | Wilson, B., Shannon, M. & Stang, C. (2010) | 2ND ED. UPPER SADDLE RIVER: PEARSON |
| Readings | Pharmacology for Nursing and Midwifery | Recommended | McKenna, L & Lim, A.G (2011) | (1ST ED). SYDNEY: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Pharmacology for health professionals. | Recommended | Bryant, B., Knights, K., & Salerno, E. (2010) | 3RD EDN SYDNEY: ELSEVIER |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSean Parker
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"19-hours of lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"8-hours of online activities over the semester"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 17
Three 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of skills workshops"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 40 |
| One 20-minute simulated clinical assessment for drug administration or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 45 |
| One 330-word individual contribution to a 1,200-word group project or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 15 |
| One 40-minute on-line drug calculation test or equivalent | Hurdle: Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test. Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 0 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeesa Hooker
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"19-hours of lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"8-hours of online activities over the semester"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 17
Three 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of skills workshops"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 40 |
| One 20-minute simulated clinical assessment for drug administration or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 45 |
| One 330-word individual contribution to a 1,200-word group project or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 15 |
| One 40-minute on-line drug calculation test or equivalent | Hurdle: Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test. Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 0 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFergus Campbell
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based Learning
One 8.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"Students must complete 8 hours of online activities throughout the course of the semester."
Lecture
Nineteen 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via online.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.0 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 40 |
| One 20-minute simulated clinical assessment for drug administration or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 45 |
| One 330-word individual contribution to a 1,200-word group project or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 15 |
| One 40-minute on-line drug calculation test or equivalent | Hurdle: Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test. Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 0 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBev Blanch
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"19-hours of lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"8-hours of online activities over the semester"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 17
Three 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of skills workshops"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 40 |
| One 20-minute simulated clinical assessment for drug administration or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 45 |
| One 330-word individual contribution to a 1,200-word group project or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 15 |
| One 40-minute on-line drug calculation test or equivalent | Hurdle: Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test. Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 0 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sleeth
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"19-hours of lectures"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"8-hours of online activities over the semester"
PracticalWeek: 10 - 17
Three 2.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of skills workshops"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 17
One 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 17 and delivered via face-to-face.
"12-hours of workshops"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 40 |
| One 20-minute simulated clinical assessment for drug administration or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 45 |
| One 330-word individual contribution to a 1,200-word group project or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 15 |
| One 40-minute on-line drug calculation test or equivalent | Hurdle: Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test. Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 0 |
Singapore, 2014, Week 02-12, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSonia Reisenhofer
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 02 - 12
One 3.0 days block mode per study period from week 02 to week 12 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Six 3-4 hour or three 6-8 hour lecture/tutorials"
Problem Based LearningWeek: 02 - 12
Nine 3.0 hours problem based learning per study period from week 02 to week 12 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning activities supported by a learning package equivalent to three hours of classroom contact per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 40 |
| One 20-minute simulated clinical assessment for drug administration or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 45 |
| One 330-word individual contribution to a 1,200-word group project or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 15 |
| One 40-minute on-line drug calculation test or equivalent | Hurdle: Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test. Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 0 |
Singapore, 2014, Week 19-28, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSonia Reisenhofer
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 19 - 28
Nine 3.0 hours problem based learning per study period from week 19 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
"self-directed learning activities supported by a learning package equivalent to three hours of classroom contact per week"
Block ModeWeek: 19 - 28
One 3.0 days block mode per study period from week 19 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Six 3-4 hour or three 6-8 hour lecture/tutorials"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 1.5-hour written examination or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 40 |
| One 20-minute simulated clinical assessment for drug administration or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 45 |
| One 330-word individual contribution to a 1,200-word group project or equivalent | Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 15 |
| One 40-minute on-line drug calculation test or equivalent | Hurdle: Students must achieve 100% in the drug calculation test. Assessment may vary for offshore students. | 0 |