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NURS12151 Pharmacology for Nurses

Course details

The competent management of medication therapy is integral to nursing practice. Knowledge of the principles of medication therapy and quality use of medicines is essential for safe nursing practice. Students will critically examine the role of the nurse in the preparation and administration of medicines and other therapeutic substances. Students will examine the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of common medications. Students will apply best practice principles in the safe administration of medication and other therapeutic substances (oxygen, blood, blood products and parenteral nutrition) including proper use of related devices.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: BIOH11006 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology AND NURS11154 Foundations of Nursing Practice 2
Student Contribution Band: 7A
EFTSL: 0.12500
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2013 Term One BDG FLEX MKY NSAHB ROK
2013 Term Three BDG FLEX MKY ROK
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