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NURS5205: Pharmacotherapeutics for Nursing
2026 unit information
In this unit of study students will develop an understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics principles, including the relationship between molecular structure and drug activity, drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination in the body. The relationship between kinetics and dynamic characteristics and drug use will also be explored. Students will examine the therapeutic use of medicines in nursing practice for the treatment and comprehensive care of people with common diseases and health conditions. In tutorial and workshop sessions, students will be provided with an opportunity to apply the underlying principles of pharmacology to their nursing practice by learning to: Search and apply evidence-based drug information sources for relevant therapeutic information; Apply and integrate evidence-based pharmacological information to case studies to optimise quality use of medicine; and Explore the clinical governance, legal, ethical, and professional requirements associated with the quality use of medicines in nursing practice.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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NURS5201 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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NURS5043 |
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None |
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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