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Ulster University: Nurse and Midwife Prescribing
| Institution | Ulster University |
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| Department | Jordanstown Campus |
| Web | http://www.ulster.ac.uk |
| admissions@ulster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)28 9536 7890 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
For registered nurses who need to prescribe in their nursing role, this programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies to meaningfully contribute to patient care in a safe and professional manner.
You will develop the knowledge and skills to: - Demonstrate understanding of the legislation regulating nurse prescribing
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Review the implications for your professional practice of undertaking the extended roles of prescribing and practice within a framework of professional accountability and responsibility
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Use diagnostic reasoning skills on the data acquired from history and health assessment to achieve appropriate diagnoses
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Apply knowledge of pharmacology in prescribing appropriate drugs to achieve defined health outcomes
You will be prepared to: - Prescribe safely, appropriately, and cost-effectively within administrative arrangements
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Evaluate and document the effectiveness of drug therapy
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Empower patients/clients, their carers and families through education for safe and effective self-management of drug therapy
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Apply knowledge of pharmaco-therapeutics, legal and ethical issues, and health assessment to the practice of person-centred prescribing
Professional Recognition -This is a recordable qualification with the NMC : V300 independent and supplementary prescriber.
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | The Post Graduate Certificate Certificate in Non-Medical Prescribing is a one year part-time programme consisting of three modules of study in prescribing and gaining competencies in clinical practice over 15 days to attain the NMC V300 recordable qualification. It is designed to promote person-centred care by placing the patient at the heart of prescribing activity, and most importantly to keep public safety as the chief principle in guiding every aspect of programme design, and delivery. |
| Location | Jordanstown Shore Road Newtownabbey BT37 0QB |
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