Course Title: Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: NURS5328C

Course Title: Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: Bundoora Campus

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

Course Contact: Leeanne Mond

Course Contact Phone: 9925 4837

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Kate Hastings

kate.hastings@rmit.edu.au

(+61) 3 9925 7478

Nominal Hours: 100

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

• HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes in the health industry
• HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work
• HLTAP501B Analyse health information
• HLTEN505C Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients
• HLTEN507C Administer and monitor medication in the work environment
 

Course Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required of Enrolled/Division 2 nurses to administer and monitor intravenous medications and their effectiveness for clients within the nursing context.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTEN519C Administer and monitor intravenous medication in the nursing environment
Element:	1. Minimise risk to the safe administration of intravenous medication
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Check for pharmacology and substance incompatibilities 1.2 Review issues related to drug administration with registered nurse 1.3 Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications 1.4 Confirm client identity and check for any known allergies 1.5 Maintain knowledge of drug schedules and classifications as determined by legislation 1.6 Work with a knowledge of various forms of intravenous medication administration 1.7 Assess the intravenous cannula site for any problems
Element:	2. Prepare intravenous medications for administration to client
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Work with a knowledge of all intravenous administration routes and associated terminology 2.2 Identify the purpose and function of prescribed intravenous medications for administration 2.3 Identify common contraindications and adverse reactions of prescribed intravenous medications 2.4 Accurately calculate dosages for administration of intravenous drugs 2.5 Work with a knowledge of how intravenous medications are prepared in line with legislative requirements and environmental guidelines 2.6 Use correct intravenous medication administration techniques and precautions specific to each client as per medication orders
Element:	3. Administer intravenous medications within legal parameters
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Work with a knowledge of legal parameters for the administration of intravenous medications 3.2 Administer intravenous medications within role responsibility accordance with the legislative requirements and organisation policy 3.3 Store intravenous medications in a safe manner according to legislative requirements and health care organisation policy 3.4 Work with a knowledge of organisation processes for quality management and risk assessment of administration of intravenous medication
Element:	4. Monitor client response to administered intravenous medication
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Record administration of intravenous mediations in accordance with organisation policy 4.2 Contribute to information provided to clients and carers on intravenous medication administration (including possible side effects) 4.3 Recognise acute and delayed adverse reactions to intravenous medications and respond within role responsibility 4.4 Implement emergency actions for identified acute and delayed adverse reactions within role responsibility 4.5 Record and report response to emergency strategies 4.6 Implement organisation procedures in the event of an intravenous medication incident

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course students should be able to:

• Minimise risk to the safe administration of intravenous medication
• Prepare intravenous medications for administration to client
• Administer intravenous medications within legal parameters
• Monitor client response to administered intravenous medication
 

Details of Learning Activities

Class Room teacher delivery

Group Work

Self Directed Learning (SDL)

Students own Research and Study

Calculation Practice

Teaching Schedule

As per Blackboard

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Underpinning knowledge will be assessed utilising the following assessment methods

1. Calculations hurdles
2. Theoretical written exam 
3. Practical assessment
4. Clinical placement

  Assessments 1 - 3 must be deemed Satisfactory prior to attending clinical placement

Assessment Tasks

Calculations Assessment (100% Pass Mark required)

Practical Assessment / Laboratory Skill Sessions (100% Attendance Required)

Clinical Placement (100% Attendance Required)

Assessment Matrix

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