SHMCN6004 Nursing Context 4: Applied Pharmacology

This course provides students with an in-depth study of the field of therapeutics, which plays a significant role in the prevention and management of disease. Nurses must develop a comprehensive knowledge of the actions and effects of medicines being consumed by patients in their care in order to provide safe, competent and effective medication administration and management. This course examines fundamental knowledge and skills to promote the therapeutic application of medications in the clinical setting, including in relation to the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, hepatic, immune, renal, reproductive and musculoskeletal systems across the lifespan. Students will be expected to identify and relate safe, effective and evidence-based pharmacological interventions and strategies for the management and treatment of commonly identified conditions, enhancing the ability of the nurse to provide safe, high quality, person-centred education and care across the lifespan.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

General Nursing (060301)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ 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.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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