Courses & Units
Safety and Quality in Medication Management NUR241
Introduction
Safety and Quality in Medication Management will allow you to identify the clinical perspectives of therapeutic medication management. You will examine the Quality Use of Medications and the Registered Nurse Practice Standards (2016) to consider legal, professional standards, regulatory guidelines, and ethical practice. You will apply the clinical reasoning cycle and national evidence-based resources to safely administer medications and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team. Principles and socio-political and health economic implications of medication use for patients, across the lifespan, and from a range of cultural perspectives will be considered.
Summary
| Unit name | Safety and Quality in Medication Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | NUR241 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Mrs Ann Marie Brown |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Rozelle - Sydney | Nursing Study Period 3 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Study Period 1 | 29/1/2024 | 21/2/2024 | 14/3/2024 | 28/4/2024 |
| Nursing Study Period 3 | 9/9/2024 | 30/9/2024 | 21/10/2024 | 1/12/2024 |
* 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
- Identify the roles of the registered nurse in relation to medication management across the lifespan.
- Apply principles of clinical reasoning and pharmacology to safely administer medications through various routes correctly, including calculation of drug dose.
- Distinguish between the major groups of medications.
- Practice in alignment with safety and quality in medication management practices through the adherence to national standards and legislation.
- Demonstrate communication skills using structured evidence-informed assessment tools and adhere to academic writing skills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060301 | $555.00 | $555.00 | not applicable | $2,883.00 |
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
NUR135 Nursing Practice 1Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is delivered in a blended delivery mode comprising of face-to-face intensives as well as content delivered 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. You can interact with the online content at any time, which will be in a modularised format. Online tutorials/webinars will provide further opportunity to engage with educators and peers and consolidate your knowledge of the online presentations and readings. The format and content of these sessions will be advertised through MyLO announcements. Whilst the unit provides a weekly guide, it is expected that you set your own goals to meet the unit learning outcomes. You are however, expected to have engaged with the relevant online learning activities before you attend the Intensives. This unit has 2 (1 hour) on-campus workshops and 8 hours of on-campus simulation (laboratory) sessions. |
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| Assessment | Medications Calculations Test|Case Study Analysis (20%)|Final Written Examination (40%)|Objective Structured Clinical Examination - Practical Medication Administration (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Bauldoff, G., Gubrud, P., Carno, M-A., & Levett-Jones, T. (2020). LeMone and Burke’s medical-surgical nursing : Critical thinking for person-centred care. (4th ed.). Pearson Australia. ¿Berman, A., Snyder, S., Levett-Jones, T., Burton, P., & Harvey, N. (2021). Skills in clinical nursing. Pearson Australia. Berman, A., Snyder, S.,¿Levett-Jones, T.,¿Dwyer, T., Hales, M., Harvey, N., Langtree, Moxham, L., Parker, Reid-Searl, K., Stanley, D. (2018).¿Kozier and Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing; Concepts, Process and Practice.¿Pearson. Australia Tiziani, A., (2022).¿Harvard’s guide to drugs (11th¿Ed.). Mosby, Sydney, NSW.¿
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| 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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