The Art of Nursing Meets the Science of Pharmacology: Humanising the curriculum through innovative learning design
Authors: Bryan, S., Walford, R.
Dates: 01/07/2026
Abstract:This session showcases the redesign of a Clinical Pharmacology module that transforms complex scientific content into accessible, humanised learning for undergraduate nursing students. Co-created with pharmacists and nursing academics, the unit blends flipped learning, multimodal active seminars, and weekly digital formative tasks to strengthen confidence in pharmacological reasoning. An innovative formulary portfolio and professional conversation assessment align learning with real-world nursing communication while supporting inclusive, authentic evaluation. Delegates will gain practical strategies for designing future-focused, person-centred curricula that bridge scientific knowledge with compassionate care, demonstrating how universal design for learning can enhance both engagement and medicines-related competence.
Source: Manual