Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
NURS 5001
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Course ID
202278
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To introduce students to the science of pharmacology so that they can begin to know how to safely prepare, manage and administer medications.

  • Medication Labelling And Storage
  • Medication Safety And Administration
  • Pharmacotherapeutics Across The Lifespan
  • Antimicrobial Therapy And Pharmacotherapies For Gastrointestinal Conditions
  • Pharmacotherapies For Cardiovascular Conditions And Respiratory Conditions
  • Pharmacotherapies For Endocrine Conditions And Neurological Conditions
  • Specialty Topics In Pharmacotherapeutics
  • Introduction To Pharmacotherapeutics Part 1
  • Introduction To Pharmacotherapeutics Part 2
  • Drug Legislation And Regulation

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the science of pharmacology (including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics) and the role of the registered nurse in the preparation, management and administration of medications
  • To develop a basic knowledge of the routes of drug administration and various forms of drug preparations
  • Understand safe administration practices and recognise how and why doses need to be adjusted for specific patient factors
  • Understand how drugs are regulated
  • Able to perform drug dosage calculations with an understanding of the international system of units
  • Develop a basic appreciation of the mechanisms of drug and disease interactions
  • Understand the principles of safe administration of drugs, and develop an appreciation for the occupational health issues in handling of medications and describe medication management plans

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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