Apprenticeship Learning Log

Date of Learning: 05.02.2025

Time: 0930 – 1630

Title of learning activity: Medicines Management

Diary of Learning activity

Today’s lecture was on medicine management.

Part 1. Explain the ethical, legal and professional issues involved in medication administration. Part 2 – Identify processes involved in the safe administration of medications. Part 3 – Discuss actions required should an error or adverse event occur.

You must be a registered member of the NMC register to give medicines. The registered nurse is professionally and personally accountable for his/her actions and any omissions in care. It is vital to adhere to the law surrounding the administration of medicines, the standards and policies of the employing organisation, and the standards and policies of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, as well as to consider our own moral and ethical judgements.

We learnt about the three types of medicines available: General Sale Medicines (GSM), pharmacy-only medicines (P), and prescription-only medicines (POM). Refer to the BNF for guidance. We also read about contraindications, allergies, and acronyms.

KSBs addressed:

K27: Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies

K28: Understand the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions

K29: Understand the different ways by which medicines can be prescribed

K41: Know the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of different members of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and own role within it

S1: Act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and fulfil all registration requirements

S2: Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records

S5: Safely demonstrate evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures required for entry to the register: Standards of proficiency for nursing associates Annex A & B (NMC 2018)

S6: Act as an ambassador for their profession and promote public confidence in health and care services