Section: Unit 4: Legal and Ethical Concepts | Pharmacology | NextGenU.org

  • Unit Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines for safe medication administration, including adherence to the State Nurse Practice Act and drug administration standards.
    • Identify nursing responsibilities related to controlled substances, medication errors, and patient safety, while recognizing ethical obligations in medication administration.
    • Demonstrate patient-centered care by respecting clients' rights, responsibilities, gender, psychosocial factors, and cultural needs during medication administration and drug therapy education.
    • Outline nursing actions that ensure safe medication administration within the scope of practice, including health teaching, health promotion, and strategies to prevent and respond to medication errors effectively.

    • Unit 4: Lesson 1: Ethical and Legal Concepts in Medication Administration

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify key legal and ethical concepts in medication administration
      • Identify ethical and professional standards to ensure safe and effective medication administration
      • Describe the ANA Code of Ethics and the State Nurse Practice Act
      • Apply the nursing process (ADOPIE) to medication administration

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 1 Ethical and Legal Concepts in Medication Administration URL
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      Read sections 2.1 and 2.2

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Ethical and Legal Concepts in Medication Administration URL
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      Ethical and Legal Concepts in Medication Administration Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 1
      Not available unless: The activity Unit 3 Exam is complete and passed

    • Unit 4: Lesson 2: Legal Foundations and National Guidelines

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify national guidelines for safe medication practices
      • Describe the role of PDMP and professional assistance programs

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 2 Legal Foundations and National Guidelines URL
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      Read section 2.3

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Legal Foundations and National Guidelines URL
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      Legal Foundations and National Guidelines Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 2
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    • Unit 4: Lesson 3: Cultural and Social Determinants

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Assess cultural and social determinants affecting medication administration
      • Identify culturally congruent practices
      • Describe ways to improve health literacy

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 10 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 3 Cultural and Social Determinants URL
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      Read section 2.4

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Cultural and Social Determinants URL
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      Cultural and Social Determinants Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 3
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    • Unit 4: Lesson 4: Preventing Medication Errors

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Identify common causes of medication errors
      • Identify strategies to prevent medication errors
      • Describe safety initiatives that help ensure safe transitions of care

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 40 minutes.

       
      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Lesson Summary: Unit 4 Lesson 4 Preventing Medication Errors URL
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      Read section 2.5

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      Slide Deck Presentation: Preventing Medication Errors URL
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      Preventing Medication Errors Flashcards URL
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      Quiz: Unit 4 Lesson 4
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      Unit 4 Exam Quiz
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