Integrating Pharmacological Therapies across the Curriculum Implementation of ATI's Pharmacology Made Easy and Dosage Calculations to Improve Student Learning Outcomes. Laurie Fontenot, MSN, RN, Janet Kane, MSN, RN CNE, Debbie Lyles, PhD, RN
Objectives Address effective integration of ATI curriculum support solutions: Dosage Calculations (DC) & Pharmacology Made Easy (PME) for RN and PN Courses. Explore implementation of Dosage Calculations with active learning strategies for improved student engagement. Explore implementation of Pharmacology Made Easy with active learning strategies for improved student engagement. Discuss options to promote student personal responsibility for learning to result in better student and program outcomes. 2
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Dosage Calculations Modules Focus on safety Modules 1. Safe Dosage 2. Medication Administration 3. Oral Medications 4. Injectable Medications 5. Powdered Medications 6. Parenteral (IV) Medications 7. Dosage by Weight 8. Pediatric Medications 9. Critical Care Medications 10. Case Studies and Finals Three Methods of Calculation 1. Ratio and Proportion 2. Dimensional Analysis 3. Desired Over Have
ATI Dosage Calculations Promoting Student Engagement and Active Learning Tutorials Implementation across Curriculum Practice Drills Case Studies Educator Implementation Guide Proctored Assessments Implementation Across the curriculum Educator Implementation Guide 5
Pharmacology Made Easy 3.0 Deeper study organized by systems Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacology Module 2: Neurological System (Part 1) Module 2: Neurological System (Part 2) Module 3: Musculoskeletal System Module 4: Respiratory System Module 5: The Cardiovascular System Module 6: The Hematologic System Module 7: The Gastrointestinal System Module 8: Reproductive and Genitourinary Systems Module 9: The Endocrine System Module 10: The Immune System Module 11: Pain and Inflammation Module 12: Infection
Pharmacology Made Easy Promoting Student Engagement and Active Learning Implementation Across the Curriculum Educator Implementation Guide (EIG) Active Learning Templates Classroom use Homework/study aids Intro used to review A&P per body system Resources under Tools PDFs of common drugs, etc. 25 question test/drills use in classroom for active learning activity Case study integrate into content covered in class 7
Supports Accreditation Standards Curriculum incorporates professional nursing standards, guidelines, competencies Clinical experience reflects nationally established patient health & safety goals QSEN Competencies- Safety, Quality Improvement 8
SAFETY MEDICATION ERRORS IOM Report- Frequency of medication errors and injuries ISMP Names Top Medication Safety Issues of 2017 http://www.pharmacytimes.com/conferences/ashp-midyear-2017/ismp-names-top-medicationsafety-issues-of-2017 9
Top Drug Classifications Most Often Involved in Med Errors Narcotics/Opioids (10%) Antimicrobial agents (10%) Antihypertensive agents (6%) Antithrombotic agents (6%) Anticonvulsant agents (4%) Insulin and antidiabetic agents (4%) Central nervous system stimulants (4%) 10
ACTIVE LEARNING CASE STUDY ANTICOAGULANTS TOP 10 MEDS HEPARIN WARFARIN DOSAGE CALCULATION IV, SQ, ORAL PHARM MADE EASY ALT- MEDICATION MEDICATION RESOURCE 11
PME CASE STUDY LARRY MULLANEY MEDICATIONS C/O CALF RED & SWOLLEN NURSING CONSIDERATIONS ASSESSMENT DISCHARGE TEACHING 12
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Activity Instructions/Directions Mini Case Study Development Activity Utilize ATI Medication Active Learning Templates for Top Ten medications involved in errors and ATI Basic Concept Active Learning Template (provided). Create Mini-Case Study which requires student application of medication knowledge to pharmacologic therapy to promote safe and effective care. Basic Concept Template as organization tool. Choose from: Contraindications Side Effects Adverse Effects 14
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