nsm5tmb therapeutic medication mgmt b
THERAPEUTIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT B
NSM5TMB
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This is an advanced subject that will help you to develop your knowledge and skills to identify the effects of medications on physiological, biochemical & Pathophysiological processes. Over twelve weeks you will work in small class sizes both online and in practice, you will utilise systematic clinical assessment, commonwealth & state legislation, policy and regulation, the Quality Use of Medications and the Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice and apply this knowledge gained to justify rationales for the initiation/instigation of medication administration & prescribing considerations. Your learning will be assessed through a presentation, in class exams and performance in practice.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKathy Tori
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Pharmacology | Prescribed | Rang, H P, Dale, M M, Ritter, J M & Moore, P 2012 | 7TH EDN, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTON |
| Readings | Australian Medicines Handbook | Recommended | 2014 | RACGP, PSA,& ASCEPT |
| Readings | Clinical Pharmacology | Recommended | Ford, S M, & Roach, S S 2010 | LIPPINCOTT |
| Readings | Ethics and Law for Australian nurses | Recommended | Atkins, K, Brittion, B & deLacy 2011 | CAMBRIDGE |
| Readings | Fundamentals of Pharmacology | Recommended | Bullock, S & Manias, E 2010 | PEARSON |
| Readings | Laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures with nursing diagnoses | Recommended | Corbett, J V, & Banks, A D 2013 | 8TH EDN, PEARSON |
| Readings | Pharmacology for the health professional | Recommended | Bryant B, Knights, K & Salerno, E 2010 | 3RD EDN, MOSBY: AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply advanced practice nursing knowledge, skills &/or equipment/technology to conduct a comprehensive and systematic clinical assessment for a patient specific to your clinical practice in regards to pharmacological intervention.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in patient setting assessment one, two and three.
02. Distinguish between the fundamental principles of pharmacology, including the differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, including the manner in which medications are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and excreted in the body.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in patient care setting assessment one, two and three.
03. Make informed judgements and develop plans in response to well defined scenarios, based on assessment, review and analysis of relevant and substantial medication information within your speciality practice area.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in patient care setting assessment one, two and three.
04. Critically analyse current knowledge, and apply clinical reasoning skills to plan and deliver medication education to patient / significant others in their clinical practice using a systematic approach and incorporate a working knowledge of the individual influences of medication adherence.
- Activities:
- Online activity; written exercise, Clinical practicum in patient care setting assessment one, two and three.
05. Justify the rationale for medication selection, including dosage, route and duration, in relation to diagnostic. Laboratory test results and other clinically relevant findings to patient's in their clinical specialty practice areas.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in patient care setting assessment one, two and three.
06. Apply ethical standards to new contexts within advanced nursing practice and the roles and responsbilities for safe prescribing of medicatons.
- Activities:
- Online activity; Clinical practicum in patient care setting assessment one, two and three.
Subject options
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Distance Education, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKathy Tori
Class requirements
Directed Reading
One 140.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via online.
"Fully online equivalent to 140 directed & self-directed learning hours. Delivered over 12 weeks."
Problem Based Learning
One 10.0 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmation of advanced practice at an approved organisation | Hurdle requirement | 0 | 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 06 |
| One 2.5-hour examination (equivalent to 2,500-words) | 50 | 02, 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 20-minute oral case study presentation with an expert panel. (equivalent to 1,000-words). | 20 | 02, 01, 03, 06, 05, 04 | |
| Three Problem Based Learning written case studies 10% each case study (1,500-words) | 30 | 01, 02, 05, 04, 03, 06 |
Distance Education, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
Directed Reading
One 140.0 hours directed reading per study period and delivered via online.
"Fully online equivalent to 140 directed & self-directed learning hours. Delivered over 12 weeks."
Problem Based Learning
One 10.0 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmation of advanced practice at an approved organisation | Hurdle requirement | 0 | 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 06 |
| One 2.5-hour examination (equivalent to 2,500-words) | 50 | 02, 01, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| One 20-minute oral case study presentation with an expert panel. (equivalent to 1,000-words). | 20 | 02, 01, 03, 06, 05, 04 | |
| Three Problem Based Learning written case studies 10% each case study (1,500-words) | 30 | 01, 02, 05, 04, 03, 06 |