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15 Sep 2023 (Intake Closed)
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Course details
The Independent and Supplementary Prescribing module is for NMC registrants from all fields of nursing practice (adult, mental health, learning disabilities and children’s nursing), midwifery and specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN). It builds on existing physical assessment and clinical reasoning skills, to develop the practitioners’ pharmacology knowledge base, as well as the theory and practice of prescribing to meet the NMC Standards for prescribing programmes (NMC, 2018). The module is delivered using a blended learning approach, which incorporates both face-to-face and online activities. A variety of strategies and techniques are employed, including simulation-based learning, to encourage critical enquiry and problem solving, in recognition of the complexities that may be encountered in prescribing practice.
The module forms the second part of the Post- Graduate Certificate in Independent/ Supplementary Prescribing award, with the first part comprising the ‘Advanced clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives’ module, or equivalent 30 credits at level 7.
Aims
The aims of the module are to:
- enable participants to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical pharmacology and prescribing practice.
- equip participants to become competent, safe and effective independent/ supplementary prescribers, thereby meeting the standards set by the NMC for nurses and midwives.
Course Length: 20 Teaching days
Assessment
Competency Assessment Document (CAD)
Comprising:
• RPS competencies, reviewed and assessed in practice by the Practice Assessor
• Completion of two clinical logs which demonstrate the application of expert knowledge and critical appraisal in effective history taking, diagnosis and management. One of the logs should include a Clinical Management Plan and both should include accurate completion of an FP10 or Inpatient Prescription. The logs are reviewed by both the Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor, who complete a signed statement to confirm achievement of competence.
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Exam
Comprising:
• Part A: pharmacology MCQs (pass mark 80%)
• Part B: drug related numeracy calculations (pass mark 100%)
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Critical appraisal (3000 words)
Learning outcomes
Undertake a holistic, person-centred consultation and critically appraise assessment data to formulate, confirm or defend a diagnosis, with in-depth consideration of differential diagnoses.
Apply a comprehensive knowledge base and understanding of pharmacology to prescribing scenarios.
Accurately complete calculations relating to prescribing and practical dosing.
Critically appraise treatment options, drawing on expert knowledge and working in partnership with patients/ carers to negotiate individualised treatment plans, which comply with local and national frameworks.
Critically evaluate the effectiveness of medications, working collaboratively to ensure appropriate review and referral in complex and unpredictable situations.
Critically examine local and national prescribing frameworks, policies and practices, and propose novel approaches to enhance safe, cost effective management of patients.
Critically reflect on and challenge own and others’ practice, within the context of complex professional/ ethico-legal considerations, to improve prescribing practice.
Critically evaluate strategies for effective communication to promote safety, informed choice, self-management, continuity of care and multidisciplinary team working in challenging and unpredictable situations.
Course Information
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Course delivery
Kingston WFD Admissions Team
Alex Murrell & Adrian Robinson
Blended Learning. On-Campus sessions subject to change. If government advice changes, we may need to update our plans. If we do so, we will update this information, and will keep current students and offer holders informed by email.
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Course pre-requisites
• Successful achievement of the ‘Advanced clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives’ 30 credit module, or equivalent certificated learning.
• Current nurse (Level 1), midwife or SCPHN with at least 1 year’s post Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration clinical experience in the speciality within which they will be prescribing.
• Written confirmation of support to undertake the module from the applicant’s Prescribing Lead or Employer within their organisation, who must confirm all placement areas have a current and satisfactory educational audit.
• Written confirmation of agreement to provide support from an identified Practice Assessor, who should:
o be an experienced, active prescriber,
o normally have at least 3 years’ recent prescribing experience,
o hold suitable equivalent qualifications for the module undertaken,
o meet criteria in the NMC’s (2018) Standards for student supervision and assessment, the NMC’s (2018) Standards for prescribing programmes and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) (2019) Competency framework for designated prescribing practitioners.
• Self-employed applicants must have an honorary contract in place and agreement of support from a suitably qualified Practice Assessor and the Prescribing Lead or Employer within that organisation, at the point of application.
Standard entry qualifications:
Honours degree 2(ii) or above.
Non-standard applicants:
Non-standard applicants may be considered if they meet one of the following:
• Diploma (HE) and free-standing level 6 credit* (minimum 30 credits B grade or above)
• Third class or ordinary degree which includes evidence of a minimum of 30 credits at level 6, B grade or above.
• PGCert or 60 free-standing level 7 credits* without a diploma (HE).
*Free-standing credit normally awarded within the past 5 years.
Overseas awards from approved institutions of higher education may be accepted. Advice on equivalence of overseas awards will be obtained from UK ENIC.
Co-requisites:
Evidence of currently working in the clinical speciality in which the participant intends to prescribe.
Fees
£2,553.00
Self-funding students will need to make a one-off payment for the module via our secure payment portal before the online enrolment process.