Preparing to prescribe
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| NURS3101 | Nursing | 3 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- NURS3101
- School
- Nursing
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
The course considers:
- Consultation, decision making and therapy including referral in prescribing;
- Influences on and psychology of prescribing;
- Prescribing in a team context;
- Clinical pharmacology including effects of co-morbidity;
- Evidence based practice and clinical governance;
- Legal policy and ethical aspects of prescribing;
- Professional accountability and responsibility in prescribing;
- Prescribing in a public health context.
Target Students
BSc (Hons) Nursing Students
Classes
200 hours of learning delivered by a variety of methods, including self-directed study
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): Students may access eBNF or BNF (British National Formulary) during the exam.
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This course aims to prepare the student with sufficient knowledge of the general principles of prescribing; pharmacology, law, accountability and consultation skills to prepare for prescribing education once on the professional register.Learning Outcomes
Discuss the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug groups, when and how these may be altered and the impact this would have on prescribing and patient management.
Outline the impact of changes in physiology and drug-drug interactions on drug response with particular reference to own field of practice; neonates, children, young people and the elderly.
Outline the nature of influences on prescribing practice at individual, local and national levels.
Demonstrate understanding of the legal and professional accountability issues in relation to prescribing practice.
Understand the importance of accurate and timely communication in relation to safe prescribing practice.
Conveners
- Kate Morris