Course Title: Administer and monitor medications in the work environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: NURS5326C

Course Title: Administer and monitor medications in the work environment

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program: C5313 - Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled-Division 2 Nursing)

Course Contact: Leeanne Mond

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837

Course Contact Email: leeanne.mond@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 180

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

This unit must be assessed after successful achievement of pre-requisites:

  • HLTAP501C - Analyse Health Information
  • HLTEN509B Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
  • HLTEN502B - Apply effective communication skills in nursing practice
     

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of Enrolled/Division 2 Nurses to administer a limited range of medications


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTEN507C Administer and monitor medications in the work environment

Element:

1. Minimise potential risk to safe administration of medications

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Check client medication chart in relation to timing and route of medication to be administered

1.2 Raise issues related to drug and poison administration with appropriate personnel

1.3 Check for and identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed medications and refer to registered nurse

1.4 Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies

1.5 Refer to drugs and poisons schedules and classifications as determined by law

1.6 Ensure infection control methods are applied correctly

1.7 Identify pharmacology and substance incompatibilities in relation to specific situations involving medication administration

1.8 Check expiry dates of medication prior to administration

Element:

2. Prepare for medication administration within scope of Enrolled/Division 2 nurse

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Explain the process of medication administration to the client and ensure their readiness

2.2 Position the client appropriately prior to administration of medication

2.3 Correctly identify administration route for each medication to be administered, using appropriate terminology

2.4 Consider the effect of commonly used medications on the body prior to medication administration

2.5 Accurately calculate dosages for administration of drugs

2.6 Prepare medications in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation guidelines

2.7 Apply medication administration techniques and precautions specific to each client situation and as per medication orders

2.8 Ensure medication is stored and disposed of in accordance with medical instructions and organisation policy and procedures

Element:

3. Administer medications within legal parameters

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Administer medications within scope of own role in line with the jurisdictional legislative requirements and organisation policy

3.2 Store medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and organisation policy

3.3 Administer PRN medications within legislative requirements and organisation policy

3.4 Apply quality management and risk assessment practices relating to administration of medication

3.5 Provide client information and education relating to medication requirements

Element:

4. Monitor and evaluate client response to administered medication

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Record administration of medications in accordance with relevant policy and procedures

4.2 Contribute to information provided to clients and carers on medication administration (including possible side effects) in consultation/collaboration with the registered nurse

4.3 Evaluate client understanding of information provided

4.4 Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to medications and act upon within role responsibility

4.5 Implement emergency actions to address acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility

4.6 Record and report response to emergency strategies, where appropriate

4.7 Assess and manage a client experiencing pain using appropriate medication and non-medication therapies

4.8 Record and report effectiveness of pain relieving medication

Element:

5. Monitor peripheral intravenous therapy

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify the purpose and function of intravenous therapy being administered to a client

5.2 Check for common fluid and electrolyte imbalances and record and report

5.3 Calculate intravenous therapy rates

5.4 Recognise and report the risks and complications associated with intravenous therapy

5.5 Document observations and monitor peripheral intravenous therapy

5.6 Provide nursing care for client with fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance

5.7 Monitor action of drugs commonly used in fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance through client responses and record and report

5.8 Remove intravenous cannula according to organisation policy and procedure

Element:

6. Develop strategies for pain management

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Observe and question client to identify signs of pain and/or discomfort

6.2 Clarify the location and nature of pain, taking into account factors which may influence a client's perception of pain

6.3 Use the pain assessment scale to ensure consistency of interpretation

6.4 Undertake comprehensive observations as required to assess pain experienced by client

6.5 Identify and apply a range of medication and complementary strategies which may assist in alleviation of pain and discomfort in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse

6.6 Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of using these strategies in consultation/collaboration with registered nurse

6.7 Record observations and evaluation of pain management strategies in consultation/ collaboration with registered nurse


Learning Outcomes


At the end of this course students should be able to:
• Minimise potential risk to safe administration of medications
• Prepare for medication administration within scope of enrolled nurse
• Administer medications within legal parameters
• Monitor and evaluate client response to administered medication
• Monitor peripheral intravenous therapy
• Develop strategies for pain management
 


Details of Learning Activities

Classroom teacher delivery Group work

Self directed learning

Research

Calculation practice


Teaching Schedule

Lesson 1 Legal

Lesson 2 Pharmacokinectics

Lesson 3 Calculations

Lesson 4 GIT

Lesson 5 Oral Meds-Documentation

Lesson 6  Endocrine

Lesson 7  Cardiovascular

Lesson 8  Respiratory

Lesson 9  Narcotics

Lesson 10 IM & SC needles

Lesson 11  Calculations

Lesson 13   topical

Lesson 14  Antimicrobial

Lesson 15  Documentation

Lesson 16  Musculoskeletal

Lesson 17  Haematological

Lesson 18  Renal

Lesson 19  Electrolytes

L20 Drug adverse reactions


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Internet access for Blackboard resources


Overview of Assessment

            Required skills and knowledge will be applied to assess the competency through the following assessment tasks.

 

  • Written Examination / Assessment
  • Clinical Placement
  • Practical Laboratory Assessment
  • Clinical Calculations


Assessment Tasks

Calculation Hurdle

Exam

Lab Assessment IM & SC needles.

Clinical placement


Assessment Matrix

See assessment matrix on Blackboard

Other Information

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a form of cheating in assessment and may occur in oral, written or visual presentations. It is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own: http://rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Turnitin

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Re-submission of assessment

One further opportunity to demonstrate Clinical Lab competence, will be provided to students if not deemed Satisfactory at the time of clinical assessment.

Re-submission of Written work, or other assessments , (once only. Excluding Exams) can be granted on recommendation from the teacher and approval by Program Coordinator.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a form of cheating in assessment and may occur in oral, written or visual presentations. It is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own: http://rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Turnitin

Is an online service, in to which teachers and students submit student assignments into a large database, via Blackboard, refer Turnitin website

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