Applications of Clinical Pharmacology (NURS90075)

Intended learning outcomes

Following completion of this subject it is expected that the student will be able to:

• Extend knowledge of ethical and social principles of medication management and explore how these principles are applied in the advanced practice setting.
• Individualise the use of the clinical decision making process as the framework for gathering and organising medication information, planning, administering, documenting and evaluation to suit their own practice needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic science, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics through application to clinical practice and medication management decisions across the lifespan.
• Extend knowledge of the learning and teaching strategies for patient education and the government policies that are relevant in supporting prescribing. Commonwealth and State laws affecting the control of medication will also be applied to the advanced practice setting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of quality use of medicines, relevant legislation and the process involved in drug development, drug trials and medication registration in Australia.
• Critically review the application of clinical pharmacology to the specific area of advanced practice including the socio-cultural and ethical issues that affect the relationship between the nurse and the patient

Generic skills

• Comprehensive written and oral skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Be able to explore, critically synthesise and evaluate scientific and clinical information
• Be adept at learning in a range of ways
• Be familiar with selected online learning tools
• Recognise the importance of research evidence in clinical practice.