[Improve pharmacology training for nursing students].

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Patient Safety

Background:

• The "pharmacology and therapeutics" unit is crucial for nursing students but often perceived as complex.
• Ensuring patient safety requires a thorough understanding of medication management and potential errors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an original teaching scenario for nursing students focusing on pharmacology and therapeutics.
• To enhance student awareness of medication errors throughout patient medication management.
• To integrate experiential feedback on medication errors into the curriculum.

Main Methods:

• Collaboration between a nursing school (Institut de formation soins infirmier) and a university hospital in Caen.
• Implementation of a novel teaching scenario simulating real-world medication management procedures.
• Emphasis on constructive review of experiential feedback related to medication errors.

Main Results:

• Nursing students gained practical insights into the complexities of pharmacology and therapeutics.
• The teaching scenario effectively highlighted risks associated with medication errors at various stages.
• Students developed a greater awareness of the importance of meticulous medication management.

Conclusions:

• The developed teaching scenario is an effective tool for improving nursing students' understanding of pharmacology and therapeutics.
• Experiential learning and feedback are vital for mitigating medication errors in nursing practice.
• This approach enhances preparedness for professional practice by addressing medication safety proactively.