Unit of study_
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice - NURS5088
This unit of study aims to empower the advanced practice nurse through an in depth knowledge and understanding of medications in relation to their origin, chemical structure, preparation, administration, their actions on physiological and pathophysiological processes and their metabolism and excretion. Students will apply this knowledge and understanding to complex case studies and will investigate strategies to optimise medication management and minimise drug related problems. The unit consists of five modules in which students will explore the general principles of drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and research the therapeutic use of commonly prescribed medications in reputable online drug information data bases. They will then review complex case studies and investigate strategies to optimise medication management and minimise drug related problems.
Classes
four intensive, on-campus study days
Assessment
Student assessment (100%) conducted throughout the semester, as advised within the relevant unit of study outline
NURS5076
Details
Faculty: Medicine and Health
Semester 2
03 Aug 2020
Department/School: Nursing and Midwifery
Study Mode: Block mode
Census Date: 31 Aug 2020
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6.0
EFTSL: 0.125
Available for study abroad and exchange: No
Faculty/department permission required? Yes
Location
Mallet St
More details
HECS Band: 2
Courses that offer this unit
Non-award/non-degree study If you wish to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) for your own interest but not towards a degree, you may enrol in single units as a non-award student. Cross-institutional study If you are from another Australian tertiary institution you may be permitted to undertake cross-institutional study in one or more units of study at the University of Sydney.
