BMS536 Applied Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (8)

This subject will explore the nuances of medication administration and monitoring requirements for patients with chronic and complex care, primary care or palliative care needs who live in regional, rural or remote locations. The approach taken will explore the pharmacological, physiological, pathophysiological, biochemical and sociological reasons for individualisation of administration and monitoring.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
Online
Orange Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS536. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in the Master of Nursing articulated set (with/without specialisations).

Prerequisites

NRS566

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to justify and communicate the rationale for administration and monitoring practices for patients with complex health problems based on pharmacological, physiological, biochemical, pathophysiological and sociological principles;
  • be able to critically appraise a pharmacological regimen for a patient whose pharmacokinetic clinical state is altered;
  • be able to critically appraise and manage a patient, living in a rural or remote location with chronic care, palliative care or primary care medication needs;
  • be able to explain and apply legal and ethical principles to medication management; and
  • be able to critically evaluate the literature to review patient medication management and safety.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Fundamental pharmacological principles and quality use of medications;
  • Applied pharmacokinetics;
  • Application of pharmacology knowledge to common diseases and conditions;
  • Pharmacovigilance and combining medications;
  • Medications in chronic health, primary health care and palliative care settings;
  • Legal and ethical issues, including scope of practice, access, cost and clinical efficacy;
  • Patient teaching and education; and
  • Pharmacology as a vehicle for evidence-based nursing practice.

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of BMS536 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Drug analyses summary
15
2
Case presentation
35
3
Final exam
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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