Independent/Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V300)
15 Sep 2023 (Intake closed)
Apply by: 01 Sep 2023
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Kingston Hill
15 Sep 2023 (On Campus), 22 Sep 2023 (On Campus), 29 Sep 2023 (On Campus), 06 Oct 2023 (On Campus), 13 Oct 2023 (On Campus), 20 Oct 2023 (On Campus), 27 Oct 2023 (On Campus), 03 Nov 2023 (On Campus), 10 Nov 2023 (On Campus), 17 Nov 2023 (On Campus), 24 Nov 2023 (On Campus), 01 Dec 2023 (On Campus), 08 Dec 2023 (On Campus), 15 Dec 2023 (On Campus), 22 Dec 2023 (On Campus), 05 Jan 2024 (On Campus), 12 Jan 2024 (On Campus), 19 Jan 2024 (On Campus), 26 Jan 2024 (Online), 02 Feb 2024 (On Campus)
15 Mar 2024 (Intake closed)
Apply by: 01 Mar 2024
New Session
Kingston Hill
15 Mar 2024 (On Campus), 22 Mar 2024 (On Campus), 28 Mar 2024 (Online), 05 Apr 2024 (On Campus), 12 Apr 2024 (On Campus), 19 Apr 2024 (On Campus), 26 Apr 2024 (On Campus), 03 May 2024 (On Campus), 10 May 2024 (On Campus), 17 May 2024 (On Campus), 24 May 2024 (On Campus), 31 May 2024 (On Campus), 07 Jun 2024 (On Campus), 14 Jun 2024 (On Campus), 21 Jun 2024 (On Campus), 28 Jun 2024 (On Campus), 05 Jul 2024 (On Campus), 12 Jul 2024 (On Campus), 19 Jul 2024 (On Campus), 26 Jul 2024 (On Campus)
Course overview
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 Graduate Certificate in Independent/ Supplementary Prescribing award, with the first part comprising the ‘Clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives’ module, or equivalent 30 credits at level 6.
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
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
UPISP1ISP67: GradCert Independent / Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives
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Undertake a holistic, person-centred consultation and interpret assessment data to make or confirm a diagnosis, with 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
Appraise treatment options and work in partnership with patients/ carers to agree individualised treatment plans, which comply with local and national frameworks
Evaluate the effectiveness of medications, working collaboratively to ensure appropriate review of management plans and referral
Examine local and national prescribing frameworks, policies and practices to enhance safe, cost-effective management of patients.
Critically reflect on and challenge own and others’ practice, within the context of professional/ ethico-legal considerations, to improve prescribing practice.
Apply effective communication skills to promote safety, informed choice, self-management, continuity of care and multi- disciplinary team working
Course details
Course leader
Alex Murrell & Adrian Robinson
Administrator
Course delivery
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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Prerequisites
- Successful achievement of the ‘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:
- be an experienced, active prescriber,
- normally have at least 3 years’ recent prescribing experience,
- hold suitable equivalent qualifications for the module undertaken,
- 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.
CO-REQUISITES
Evidence of currently working in the clinical field in which the participant intends to prescribe.
Funding
£2,553.00
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