NURBN1105 Fundamentals of Pharmacology
This unit introduces nursing students to the essential principles of pharmacology, with a focus on the safe and effective use of medications in healthcare settings. This unit covers key pharmacotherapeutic concepts such as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, helping students understand how medications interact with the body and how the body affects drugs. Students will learn the mechanism of action, characteristics, and potential side effects of various medication groups commonly used in nursing and midwifery practice.The unit emphasises the importance of understanding pharmacotherapeutics in different healthcare contexts, highlighting the implications for nursing practice. Students will develop a foundational knowledge of how to apply pharmacology concepts to patient care, ensuring that medication administration is safe and informed by best practice standards. Additionally, the unit explores the legal considerations and responsibilities related to medication administration, ensuring students are aware of the ethical and legal frameworks governing nursing and midwifery practice.
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $578
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.