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= Texas Woman’s University Medication Adminitration =

** Course Description: **
= = assignments and tests must be completed by the due dates to receive credit. Each course module will have group assignments; students are required to form groups of 3-5 within the first 2 weeks of class. Course assignments and full completion of the course yields three (3) undergraduate credit hours. Name: Rebecca Simicek RNC, BSN Email: rsimicek@twu.edu Name: Janet Makori RN, BSN Email: jmakori@twu.edu 1. Define medication and medication administration 2. Demonstrate an understanding of medication administration procedures 3. Utilize the five rights of medication administration 4. Discuss the required storage and disposal of medication procedures 5. Identify routes and techniques of medication administration 6. Discuss patient teaching on self- administering medication 7. Discuss procedures for medication emergencies 8. Discuss ways to minimize medication errors 9. Discuss medication documentation 10. Demonstrate understanding of terminology associated with medication administration
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 * Course Objectives: ** Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

** Course Materials and Supplies: **
American Psychological Association. (2001). //Publication manual// (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Fundamentals of Nursing.(2000).//Concepts, Process, and Practice//(6th ed.).New Jersey: Prentice Hall Health. This is a technology enhanced course. Teaching methods will include PowerPoint lectures, clickers, quizzes, group assignments and simulations. Classes will meet Thursday mornings 0800 to 1200 in the simulation lab.
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** Prerequisites **
None 

** TWU Disability Support Policy Statement **
If you anticipate the need for reasonable accommodations to meet the requirements of this course, you must register with the office of Disability Support Services (CFO 106, 940-898-3835, dss@twu.edu ) in order to obtain the required official notification of your accommodation needs. Please plan to meet with me by appointment or during office hours to discuss approved accommodations and how my course requirements and activities may impact your ability to fully participate.

** TWU Academic Dishonesty Statement **
Honesty in completing assignments is essential to the mission of the university and to the development of the personal integrity of the student. Cheating, plagiarism, or other kinds of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will result in appropriate sanctions that may include failing an assignment, failing the class, or being suspended or expelled. Suspected cases in this course may be reported to Student Life. The specific disciplinary process for academic dishonesty is found in the TWU Student Handbook. Tools to help you avoid plagiarism are available through the TWU Libraries at [].

** Activities, Assignments, and Grading Policy **
For university purposes a letter grade will be assigned according to the following standard: 90-100% =A 83-89%= B 75-82%=C 67-74%=D 66& Below=F Course Grades Math Test 5% Quizzes 5% Group Assignments 10% Unit Practicum 20% Unit Test 20% Final Lab Practicum 20% Final Unit Test 20% Math Test: A math test will be given the first day of class. Students must make an 80% or better to continue in the class. Students may retake this test up to three times. Quizzes: Unannounced quizzes will be administered at random in class during this semester. Group Assignments: Students will work in groups to complete skills check off and other assignments during class. Test: Three unit tests and a cumulative final exam will be given this semester Lab Practicums: Three lab practicums and cumulative final practicum will be given this semester. All lab practicums must be passed in order to pass this class.

Calculating doses 6 Rights of medication administration power Routes of medication administration Administering oral medication Medications Orders NG and Parenteral medications Administering a subcutaneous injection Administering intramuscular injections Intravenous Medications Topical Medications Opthalmic Instillations Otic Instillations Vaginal and Rectal Instillations Respiratory Inhalation Irrigations Meter Dose Inhaler || Math Test Group Assignment: Preventing Medication Errors Article and Quiz Power Point lecture with clickers Simulations Skills Check off Unit Test Unit Practicums Cumulative test and practicum || ||  . 
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**TWU Attendance Policy Statement **
Consistent and attentive attendance is vital to academic success and is expected of all students. Grades are determined by academic performance and instructors may give students written notice that attendance related to specific classroom activities is required and will constitute a specific percentage of students’ grades. Instructors are strongly encouraged to keep a record of student attendance. They should note absences due to documented student illness, serious illness or death in the student’s immediate family, official school activity, state-recognized religious holiday, or other verified absences deemed appropriate by the instructor. Students must consult with instructors regarding the completion of make-up work. Absences do not exempt students from academic requirements. Excessive absences, even if documented, may result in a student failing the course. An incomplete may be granted if the student has a passing grade, but only if the instructor determines that it is feasible for the student to successfully complete remaining assignments after the semester. Pursuant to university policy, such determinations are within the discretion of the instructor. The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely administer medication. Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate correct technique of medication administration and demonstrate patient teaching of self- administering medication. Students must complete each course section and score a passing score of 80% or higher on the tests.