Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of pharmacology in nursing practice.

Use the school reference guide – which is based on the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style Protect the identity of the patient/client/placement.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and application of the safe ordering, receiving, storage and disposal of medicines.
2. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the principles of supply and administration via a Patient Group Direction (PGD).
3. Explain how legal and ethical frameworks underpin safe and effective medicines management and administration.
4. Explain and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in partnership with patient/clients and carers in relation to self-administration and management of medicines.

5 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of pharmacology in nursing practice.
Learning outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge and application of the safe ordering, receiving, storage and disposal of medicines. ◦Discuss here the relevant issues in terms of the ordering, receiving storage and disposal of the medication. Underpin this with any relevant legislation and policy that guides nurses with this process.

Learning outcome 2
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the principles of supply and administration via a Patient Group Direction (PGD). ◦Here, you can discuss the principles of the above. Not all of your chosen drugs will be on a PGD. For the purposes of your essay include a discussion, referencing the most up to date literature surround the administration of medications via a PGD
Learning outcome 3
Explain how legal and ethical frameworks underpin safe and effective medicines management and administration. ◦To meet this learning outcome you should include a thorough explanation of the legal and ethical frameworks that operate in the arena of safe and effective medicines management. Relate this to the medication that you have chosen to use for this assignment.