Overview
Consolidation of knowledge and skills for the Registered Nurse in physical and psychosocial assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics and diagnostic reasoning essential to safely prescribe and manage clients under supervision.
This paper gives students an opportunity to demonstrate, at an advanced level, knowledge and expertise in physical and psychosocial assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and prescribing under supervision. This knowledge and expertise contributes to the achievement of the competencies as determined by the Nursing Council of New Zealand for prescribing.
About this paper
| Paper title | Therapeutics for Advanced Nursing |
|---|---|
| Subject | Nursing |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching, and involves in-person assessment |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $3,353.00 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- NURS 405 and NURS 416
- Limited to
- MAdvNP, MHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Eligibility
- Have registration as a nurse from a three-year programme or course, congruent with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003
- Hold a current Practising Certificate
- Be employed in a clinical area that supports the registered nurse to meet the Nursing Council New Zealand prescribing competencies for 150 hours concurrent with enrolment in this paper
Prerequisites apply and potential candidates for this paper must seek departmental approval prior to applying.
- Contact
- nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Convenors: Kirsty Deans and Jax Grigsby
- Paper Structure
The paper will provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate at an advanced-level knowledge and expertise in physical and psychosocial assessment, differential diagnosis and clinical decision making in order to achieve the competencies for advanced nursing practice. Undertaking this paper with concurrent workplace supervision provides advanced nursing practice development.
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Three study blocks - Two 3-day study blocks and one 2-day study block.
Enrolment information and course documentation will be sent to students two weeks prior to the start date of the first study block.
- Textbooks
Recommended text: DiPiro J. et al. (2023). Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. (12th ed.). Sydney: McGraw-Hill.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this paper the student will:
- Demonstrate integration of previously acquired knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, health assessment including diagnostics, differential diagnosis, pharmacology and new knowledge of therapeutics and other treatment options for the provision of care appropriate for designated nurse prescribing practice
- Apply the underlying principles of pathophysiology and clinical management of long-term and common conditions. For example, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and related conditions, respiratory disease, common infections, anxiety and depression in a collaborative working environment
- Competently undertake the provision of care including health promotion and disease prevention drawing on relevant theory, practice knowledge, research and best practice guidelines within a collaborative working environment, seeking guidance appropriately
- Incorporates understanding of diversity, cultural safety and socio-economic determinants of health and uses cultural Models of care when planning and providing healthcare services
- Demonstrates commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi/Tiriti o Waitangi and applies advanced knowledge of Māori health and socio-economic disparities when working in partnership with Māori health consumers and local iwi/Māori health providers to improve access to healthcare and health outcomes
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication, collaboration and consultation with the person, their family and other health providers including their prescribing mentor
- Integrate knowledge of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and apply this knowledge to person variables (such as age and disease state)
- Critically analyse pharmacotherapeutic indications for common classes of drugs for long-term and common conditions
- Integrate into plan of care an understanding of prescribing variation, related to individualising medication doses, antibiotic resistance, adverse drug reactions and interactions. Acknowledges potential for bias in prescribing decisions and implements appropriate strategies to limit these
- Demonstrate advancing problem-solving and critical thinking to facilitate a person-centered, comprehensive, culturally safe, theory-driven evidenced-based plan and follow-up and revision as needed
- Demonstrate the ability to perform a comprehensive medicines assessment to obtain information to understand the person’s clinical needs and context
- Identify and negotiate appropriate non-pharmacological and pharmacological options that can be incorporated into the person’s treatment plan in consultation with an authorised prescriber and in partnership with the person.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and comply with, legislation, regulations and common law applicable to prescribing (including the medicines list specified in their designated prescriber regulations) and practices within scope and complies with professional standards and codes of conduct
- Demonstrate an awareness of, and work within the limits of own professional competence and knows when to refer/consult/seek guidance
Overview
Consolidation of knowledge and skills for the Registered Nurse in physical and psychosocial assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics and diagnostic reasoning essential to safely prescribe and manage clients under supervision.
This paper gives students an opportunity to demonstrate, at an advanced level, knowledge and expertise in physical and psychosocial assessment, differential diagnosis, clinical decision making and prescribing under supervision. This knowledge and expertise contribute to the achievement of the competencies as determined by the Nursing Council of New Zealand for prescribing.
About this paper
| Paper title | Therapeutics for Advanced Nursing |
|---|---|
| Subject | Nursing |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- NURS 405 and NURS 416
- Limited to
- MAdvNP, MHealSc, PGDipHealSc
- Eligibility
- Have registration as a nurse from a three-year programme or course, congruent with the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance (HPCA) Act 2003
- Hold a current Practising Certificate
- Be employed in a clinical area that supports the registered nurse to meet the Nursing Council New Zealand prescribing competencies for 150 hours concurrent with enrolment in this paper
Prerequisites apply and potential candidates for this paper must seek departmental approval prior to applying.
- Contact
- nursingstudies.uoc@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
- Teaching staff
Conveners: Kirsty Deans and Jax Grigsby
- Paper Structure
The paper will provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate at an advanced-level knowledge and expertise in physical and psychosocial assessment, differential diagnosis and clinical decision making in order to achieve the competencies for advanced nursing practice. Undertaking this paper with concurrent workplace supervision provides advanced nursing practice development.
- Teaching Arrangements
This Distance Learning paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching.
Three study blocks:
- Two x 3 days in Christchurch
- One x 2 days in Dunedin
- One x online VIVA assessment
Enrolment information and course documentation will be sent to students two weeks prior to the start date of the first study block.
- Textbooks
Recommended text:
- Pirret, A. M. (2018). Acute care nursing: a physiological approach to clinical assessment and patient care (Third edition).
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
On the successful completion of this paper the student will:
- Integrate advanced knowledge of health assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics to inform safe registered nurse prescribing decisions.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate differential diagnoses for long-term, common and acute conditions or presentations.
- Apply evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments within collaborative, person-centred care plans, seeking guidance appropriately.
- Perform medicine assessments, appropriate use of diagnostic modalities and monitor treatment responses aimed at optimising health outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with health consumers, whānau, prescribing mentors and the wider healthcare team.
- Practice in accordance with the ethical code of conduct and professional standards, linked to prescribing standards and New Zealand legislation.
- Demonstrate cultural safety and apply Māori health models to improve access and equity, in line with Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Articulate the effects of colonisation in relation to healthcare.
- Recognise and respond to prescribing variation, including dose individualisation, mitigation of possible drug interactions, adverse reactions and promote antimicrobial stewardship principles.
- Critically evaluate pharmacotherapeutic options using principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Reflect on the scope of practice, seek guidance appropriately, limits of own professional competence and demonstrate professional accountability.