Nursing
eLearning for the safe management of medicinesAn eLearning programme which aims to improve education around medicines management and optimisation. It is aimed at both qualified NHS nurses and midwives, and student nurses.
Containing 18 modules covering the principles of medicines management, managing risks related to medication use, and therapeutic topics such as anticoagulation, infection and pain management.
Introduction
Nursing SCRIPT is an eLearning programme, which aims to improve education around medicines management and optimisation. It is aimed at both qualified NHS nurses and midwives, and student nurses.
The resource was commissioned by the West Midlands Academic Health Science Network and developed by the University of Birmingham and OCB Media Ltd, in collaboration with Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust, and in association with Health Education England. The learning is aligned to NMC Standards for Medicines Management and Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Education.
Nursing SCRIPT contains 18 modules covering the principles of medicines management, managing risks related to medication use, and therapeutic topics such as anticoagulation, infection, and pain management. Each module takes around 30 – 60 minutes to complete. All course materials have been authored by a team of expert healthcare professionals, and are regularly reviewed and updated.
Why use SCRIPT?
Safer medicines
SCRIPT enhances nurses’ education around medicines management and optimisation, improving patient safety.
Professional development
Certificates are made available on completion of a module, which can be used for online learning portfolios as evidence of continuing professional development.
Flexibility
SCRIPT is easily accessible and intuitive to use, allowing users to complete modules at their convenience and refer back to modules at any time during their training.
Great customer service
The SCRIPT team offer technical and editorial support for both users and educational supervisors.
Quality assured
SCRIPT aligns with the NMC Standards for Medicines Management and all modules are authored and regularly reviewed by expert healthcare professionals.
Features
Interactive Content
Compatible with NHS IT systems and mobile platforms
Accessible Modules
Designed to allow for ‘just-in-time’ learning
Pre and Post-Tests
To help identify learning needs and knowledge acquisition
CPD Certificate
As evidence of completion of each module
Support
Both technical and editorial support for both users and educators
Expert Content
Authored and approved by healthcare professionals
Up-to-date Modules
Modules are reviewed regularly and updated in line with new guidance and patient safety alerts
Testimonials
Relevance to Practice
Frameworks
- Health Education England
Recommended as a key educational strategy in Health Education England report on ‘Combating antimicrobial resistance’ (2017) - Health Education England
Endorsed as a best practice resource for online workplace learning by HEE’s General Practice Nursing Workforce Development Plan (2017)
Awards
- West Midlands Academic Health Science Network Awards 2016
Celebration of Innovation – Highly Commended for Patient Safety
(Nursing SCRIPT)
Used across the UK
For all NHS nurses in the West Midlands
Learning Content
18 modules in 3 categories
Principles of Medicines Management
- Dosing and Calculations
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Formulation and Administration
- Medicines Management in Care Homes
- UK Medicines Policy
- Utilising the BNF(C)
Therapeutic Groups
- Anticoagulation (1)
- Anticoagulation (2)
- Treatment of Infection
- Introduction to Pain Management
- Pharmacological Pain Management
- Respiratory Medicine
- Advanced Pain Management*
*Not currently available
Managing the Risks
- Adverse Drug Reactions
- Drug Interactions
- Medication Errors
- Special Patient Groups
- Sepsis
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