NURSING 1009 - Pharmacology for Nursing I
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 1009 Course Pharmacology for Nursing I Coordinating Unit Adelaide Nursing School Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Assessment Mid semester quiz, online MCQ/SCT, lecture based worksheets, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Janet Coller
Course Coordinator: Frank Donnelly
Phone: +61 8 8313 3639
Fax: +61 8 8313 3594
Email: frank.donnelly@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Room 3 - 23, Eleanor Harrald Building, Royal Adelaide HospitalCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 To obtain an understanding of the fundamental skills required for drug dosage calculations, including numeracy and understanding of the international system of units and the Quality Use of Medicines framework. 2 To obtain an understanding of the principles of safe administration of drugs. 3 To develop a basic appreciation of the modes of drug administration and various forms of drug preparations, common abbreviations and symbols. 4 To describe the systems and processes used in the prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication. 5 To introduce basic pharmacodynamic concepts, including familiarity with drug- receptor interactions and dose response relationships. 6 To obtain an understanding of the organisation of the autonomic nervous system, mechanisms of transmitter synthesis, storage, release, recycling and degradation. 7 To obtain an understanding of the important terms used in pharmacokinetics and describe the events that occur from the time of drug entry into the body to drug exit from the body. 8 To develop a basic appreciation of the mechanisms of drug and disease interactions and approaches used in therapeutic drug monitoring . 9 To develop an appreciation for the occupational health issues in handling of medications and the appropriate methods of disposal of medication. 10 To develop an appreciation for the occupational health issues in handling of medications and the appropriate methods of disposal of medication. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 5, 9-10 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4, 8, 10 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 3, 5-6 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 6, 10 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2, 10 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 2, 5-6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 8, 10 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Bryant, B. and K. Knights 2011 Pharmacology for health professionals. Chatswood, Elsevier Australia.Recommended Resources
http://www.mymathlab.com/
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/mathslearning/drop_in/Online Learning
This course will be supported by a range of online supports within MyUni -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course uses a blend of lectures, tutorials and peer group assessments to identify how pharmacology may impact the daily environment of nursing practice.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course requires attendance at:
• 2 x 1 hour lecture / week
• 8 x 2 hour tutorial / semester
Non contact hours for assessment and tutorial preparation will be 4 hours per week.Learning Activities Summary
Pharmacology for Nursing I Lecture series (please note lecture order may be subject to change) 1. What is a Drug?, terms and concepts
2. Drug Nomenclature
3. General Principles of drug administration
4. General principles- abbreviations/ symbols used in prescriptions
5. Modes of drug administration/ Drug preparations
6. Calculating Drug Doses
7. Law and Ethics related to drug administration
8. Controlled substances/support systems to improve safety
9. Storing and Handling Drugs/Documentation/medication errors
10. Introduction to Pharmacodynamics -I
11. Introduction to Pharmacodynamics -II
12. Introduction to Pharmacokinetics -I
13. Introduction to Pharmacokinetics -II
14. Introduction to Pharmacokinetics -III
15. An Overview of neurotransmission I
16. An Overview of neurotransmission II
17. Drug and Disease Interactions /Common adverse reactions
18. Medication management plans
19. Occupational health issues in handling of medications/ Disposal of medicationTutorial series 1. Principles of drug actions
2. Mathematics essentials
3. Drug calculations I
4. Drug Calculations II
5. Introduction to Pharmacodynamics
6. Cholinergic/ Adrenergic drugs
7. Introduction to Pharmacokinetics
8. Drug and Disease InteractionsSmall Group Discovery Experience
The SGDE for first year students is provided for in Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing 2 -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Assessment Type Weighting Learning Outcome(s) being addressed Mid-semester quiz Formative N/A 1-10 Lecture based worksheets (x3) Summative 30% (10% x3) 1-10 End of semester exam Summative 70% 1-10 Assessment Detail
ASSESSMENT 1: Mid semester quiz
Mid semester quiz: a combination of MCQ and SCT (script concordance tests) provided before week 6 of the semester to give formative feedback. The MCQ will confirm the retention of particular aspects of pharmacology while the SCT will encourage students to consider a range of ‘real’ life clinical situations. The SCT require students to make decisions within a structured multiple choice format to ideally avoid outcomes of inaccurate or incorrect drug administration.
ASSESSMENT 2: Lecture based worksheets (x3)
Lecture based worksheets (x3): worksheets encourage engagement with the material presented in lectures and support the development of knowledge required for clinical placement.
ASSESSMENT 3: End of semester exam
End of semester exam: assessment of range of semester content.Submission
Unless otherwise indicated all submission of assignments is to be through the assignments portal of MyUni. TurnItin will be used to check student assignments. Students MUST keep an electronic copy of all assignments submitted. Cover sheets are required for all assignments and can be accessed from the School of Nursing website. Extension of 1 week for submission of assignments can automatically be granted when an online request is submitted. (Please see Study Guide for details) Requests must be made before the due date of the assignment. In principle, all assignments should be submitted by the due date. Late submission without an approved extension will be penalised at the rate of 10% of available marks for each working day after the due date. Work submitted more than ten days after the due date may be returned unmarked. This action will be taken to prevent students who do get their work in on time being disadvantaged.
The policy for applying for extensions is outlined in the School Manual and the Study Guides.
Whenever possible staff will turn around marked assignments within 4 weeks or earlier.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Students are to ensure they are familiar with the contents of the 2014 School of Nursing Student Handbook and Style Guide. A PDF of this document is available through MyUni. -
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