Courses & Units
Nursing Medication Therapeutics CNA411
Introduction
This unit builds on the Bachelor of Nursing unit Medication Management for Nurses and draws on the workplace context in which registered nurses enrolled in this unit work. The legal, professional and ethical framework of medication management practice provides the structure for students to extend and synthesise their knowledge and skills of medication management in the context of their workplace. Online self-tests and exercises are incorporated to support learning and practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Nursing Medication Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA411 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Toniele Shearer |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate, in the context of medication management, autonomy, clinical and professional judgment, adaptability and responsibility consistent with the professional practice framework of the Registered Nurse in Australia
- Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge to contribute to safe medication practices in the clinical setting
- Critically analyse, apply evidence to, and evaluate medication management practices and the contexts in which these practices occur
- Communicate evidence based knowledge and skills related to medication management to others
- Plan and execute project work with a degree of independence.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019907 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (my learning online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. Synchronous Learning provided includes online Zoom conference presentations and Q & A sessions. Asynchronous Learning provided includes self-paced learning materials and online discussions. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Medication Practice Improvement Episode (Med PIE) (50%)|Medication Safety: Clinical Project. (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no required textbooks for this unit. Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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