CALHN Nursing Education Courses
Pharmacology for Nurses - Study Day
Pharmacology for Nurses - A day of Pills. Potions , Lotions and Magic
Medication administration continues to be one of the highest risk actions for nurses therefore having " A good understanding of pharmacology is essential to the safe administration of medications" (Dr. J. Stokes- Parish, 2023).
Educating
Nurses in line with the National Health Priorities – 2025 Medication
Safety Standard - 4
Pharmacology
plays a critical role in the field of Nursing and having an in-depth
comprehension of this subject assist’s nurses in safe medication
administration. Safe administration reduces medication errors and promotes
better patient outcomes, and this is never more relevant than in the
administration of the HIGH-RISK medications. LEARNING INTENTIONS: •
Review the principles of
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapies in the administration
of the high-risk medications within the professional scope and standards of
nursing practice. •
Examine the actions, dosage
ranges, therapeutic uses, adverse effects and drug interactions of the ‘APINICH’ class of drugs ensuring quality
in health outcomes •
Apply the nursing processes,
inclusive of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to the
therapeutic use of High-Risk drugs in your area of practice. •
Demonstrate nursing leadership and
comprehensive professional knowledge to champion best practices principles in
all aspects of medication administration