Independent Supplementary Prescribing (Nurses) - Level 7 (LBR)
When can you start this module? |
Learning Beyond Registration
Learning Beyond Registration (LBR) is a vital part of developing competent, capable health service practitioners prepared to deliver a dynamic, flexible, quality, client-focused service. If you're employed by the NHS in the East Midlands then you may be eligible for fee-free access to our LBR modules and/or programmes. You'll need to supply evidence of approval from your line manager and Trust Education Lead when you apply.
About this module
This module will:
- Enable nurses and pharmacists to practise and develop as independent prescribers and to meet the standards set by the NMC and General Pharmaceutical Council;
- Enable you to appreciate the standards and guidance for non-medical prescribers as laid down by the relevant professional bodies and to be exposed to a multi/inter professional learning environment in which to develop a greater understanding of each health professional's role in achieving improved patient care.
- Foster the ethos, of the need to continually professionally develop, as supported by the National Prescribing Centre, www.npc.co.uk
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module you will be able to:
- Understand the responsibility that the role of independent prescriber entails, be aware of your own limitations and work within the limits of your own professional competence - knowing when and how to refer / consult / seek guidance from another member of the health care team
- Develop an effective relationship and communication with patients, carers, other prescribers and members of the health care team
- Describe the pathophysiology of the condition being treated and recognise the signs and symptoms of illness take an accurate history and carry out a relevant clinical assessment where necessary
- Use common diagnostic aids e.g. stethoscope, sphygmomanometer
- Use diagnostic aids relevant to the condition(s) for which the pharmacist intends to prescribe, including monitoring response to therapy
- Apply clinical assessment skills to:
- Inform a working diagnosis
- Formulate a treatment plan
- The prescribing of one or more medications if appropriate
- Carry out a checking process to ensure patient safety
- Monitor response to therapy, review the working/differential diagnosis and modify
- Treatment or refer / consult / seek guidance as appropriate - Demonstrate a shared approach to decision making by assessing patients' needs for
medicines, taking account of their wishes and values and those of their carers when making prescribing decisions - Identify and access sources of information, advice and decision support and demonstrate how they will use them in patient care taking into account evidence based practice and national / local guidelines where they exist
- Recognise evaluate and respond to influences on prescribing practice at individual, local and national levels
- Prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively (a, b, c - refer to Programme Handbook pages 24-26)
- Work within a prescribing partnership
- Maintain accurate, effective and timely records and ensure that other prescribers and health care staff are appropriately informed
- Demonstrate an understanding of the public health issues related to medicines use
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical and professional framework for accountability and responsibility in relation to prescribing
- Work within clinical governance frameworks that include audit of prescribing practice and personal development.
- Participate regularly in CPD and maintain a record of your CPD activity.
Which profession is this module aimed at?
All Health ProfessionalsAbout this module
- Module level: 7
- Module credits: 40
