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PMMNP2-Independent and supplementary Prescribing for Nurses
Module Provider: Pharmacy
Number of credits: 40 [20 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites: Applicants must meet the NMC entry criteria for enrolment on this module and demonstrate the ability to study at level 7. Applicants must be concurrently studying or have completed PMMPP2 to enrol on this module.
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PM4NP2 Independent and supplementary Prescribing for Nurses (level 6)
Current from: 2022/3
Module Convenor: Miss Kat Hall
Email: k.a.hall@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This module builds on PMMPP2 to enable nurses to practise and develop as independent prescribers and to meet the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which will enable them to apply for annotation to the register to practise as prescribers.
The module can be studied as part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Independent Prescribing or as part of the MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice.Ìý Practitioners will be supported to reflect on their experiences by developing a professional portfolio of their learning which is mapped to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Competency Framework for all Prescribers.
Aims:
To enable nurses to practise as independent and supplementary prescribers.Ìý To meet the requirements of the NMC for annotation as an independent prescriber on the professional register.Ìý To demonstrate critical appraisal skills commensurate with Master’s level study.
Assessable learning outcomes:
The following learning outcomes are based on the programme requirements set by the NMC for prescribing programmes.
Knowledge
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and professional framework for accountability and responsibility in relation to independent prescribing and demonstrate how the law relates to independent and supplementary prescribing practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of record keeping in the context of medicines management including:
- accurate recording in patients’ notes
- the reporting of near misses
- adverse drug reactions
- Develop and document treatment plans within the context of autonomous independent working in the stated scope of practice
Skills
- Develop an effective relationship and communication with patients, carers, other prescribers and members of the health care team
- Recognise, evaluate and respond to influences on prescribing practice at individual, local and national levels
- Monitor response to medicines and modify treatment or refer the patient as appropriate
- Demonstrate effective consultation skills including the following:
- ability to communicateeffectively with patients and carers
- how to assess patients’ needs for medicines, taking account of their wishes, values, ethnicity and the choices they may wish to make in their treatment
- Demonstrate effective assessment skills including the following:
- ability to take an appropriate history considering legal, cognitive, emotional and physical implications
- ability to conduct a relevant physical assessment/examination of patients within the stated scope of practice
- the process of effective clinical decision-making
- how to assess patients’ needs for medicines, taking account of their wishes, values, ethnicity and the choices they may wish to make in their treatment
- Prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively
- Demonstrate critical insight when analysing information, including a range of relevant primary sources
- Demonstrate a robust analysis of evidence, integrating theory and practice to formulate a justified argument
- Provide, where relevant, evidence of study beyond the standard material
- Show critical awareness of problems within the stated scope of practice to provide safe and effective patient care
Behaviours
- Demonstratea reflective approach to continuing