In this subject students will develop knowledge and skills to identify the effects of medications on physiological, biochemical and pathophysiological body systems. Students will apply systematic clinical assessment and evidence based critical thinking skills to justify rationales for the initiation/instigation of therapeutic medications and treatment plans. Student learning will be … For more content click the Read more button below.
In this subject students will develop knowledge and skills to identify the effects of medications on physiological, biochemical and pathophysiological body systems. Students will apply systematic clinical assessment and evidence based critical thinking skills to justify rationales for the initiation/instigation of therapeutic medications and treatment plans. Student learning will be assessed through a systems based case study, a comprehensive clinical case presentation and an online examination.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Academic progress review - Schedule A subject
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Subject instances
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - McKenna's Pharmacology for Nursing and Health Professionals
Title:McKenna's Pharmacology for Nursing and Health Professionals
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:McKenna, L. and Lim, A. G.
Year:2014
Edition/volume:2ND EDN
Publisher:LIPPINCOTT
Prescribed - Book - Australian Medicines Handbook
Title:Australian Medicines Handbook
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Year:2019
Publisher:RACGP, PSA,& ASCEPT
Recommended - Book - Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Title:Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Bryant, B, Knights, K., Darroch, S. and Rowland, A.
Year:2019
Edition/volume:5TH EDN
Publisher:ELSEVIER
Recommended - Book - Laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures with nursing diagnoses
Title:Laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures with nursing diagnoses
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Corbett, J V, & Banks, A D
Year:2013
Edition/volume:8TH EDN
Publisher:PEARSON
Prescribed - Book - Rang & Dales's Pharmacology
Title:Rang & Dales's Pharmacology
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Ritter J, M., Flower R., Henderson G., Loke Y, K, MacEwan, D and Rang, H, P
Year:2020
Edition/volume:9TH EDN
Publisher:CHURCHILL LIVINGSTON
Recommended - Book - Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
Title:Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Ford, S M, & Roach, S.
Year:2017
Edition/volume:11TH EDN
Publisher:LIPPINCOTT
Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply advanced practice knowledge and skills to conduct a comprehensive and systematic clinical assessment to identify appropriate medicines that can be incorporated into patient treatment plans.
2.
Describes principles of pharmacology, including the differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, the manner in which medications are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and excreted in the body.
3.
Critically analyse available evidence to inform and support clinical decision making in the management and of delivery pharmacological interventions.
4.
Demonstrate evidence of collaborative care and communicates treatment plan clearly to patients, families and other health professionals.
Learning activities
Online activities
Written work
Enrolment rules
Special conditions
Students admitted into Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) must be employed in their specialty area of practice for a minimum of 240 hours during the academic semester.
Requisite rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HMNNPO or HM010O and have passed NSM5TMA OR must be admitted into HMMW and no other rule applies
