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Paul Barber , Deborah Robertson
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  • Paperback: 264 pages
  • Publisher: Open University Press; 1 edition (1 July 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0335234046
  • ISBN-13: 978-0335234042
  • Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 18.8 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,767 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Paul Barber and Deborah Robertson have put together a fabulous, informative and valuable book that addresses one of nursing's key roles. The text presents pharmacology for nurses in a clear and easy to read style ... Aimed primarily at nursing students, this is a book that will stimulate and motivate. However, given the current focus on clinical governance and reducing medication errors, this book would be a useful revision aid for nurses at all levels."
Valerie McGurk, Nursing Standard, December 2009

"This book is great! The style of writing is easy to read and a first year student could easily read this without becoming confused by long words and unfamiliar terminology. The book includes lots of features that are useful for exam revision - including tips, calculations, multiple choice questions and learning points. A must have textbook for all nursing students."
Joanne Starkes, Nursing student, Bournemouth University, UK

"This excellent and useful book is written by two authors with a wealth of nursing and pharmacology experience between them. Expert advice is given in the form of clinical tips in boxes throughout the book providing additional specialist information. It is perfect for any pre-registration student to establish a sound base of knowledge in pharmaco-dynamics, the effect of drugs on the body, as well as pharmaco-kinetics, how drugs are absorbed, metabolised and excreted. Calculation of drug dosage is an area of pharmacology which fills many student nurses with dread and the calculation questions in each chapter provide a chance to test and improve calculation knowledge and gain confidence."
Jo Parham, Nursing Student, UWE, UK

"Each chapter has a section of both calculations and multiple choice questions. This is a great idea to allow students to test their knowledge as they go along, as well as being a good study aid when it comes to exam time ... This book is a great investment for any student nurse who is beginning their Pharmacology modules of the course!"
Naomi Hanvey, Student Nurse, Queens University, Belfast, UK

This accessible book introduces pharmacology and calculations in a friendly, informative way. The book focuses on the pharmacology knowledge needed at pre-registration level and does not assume previous knowledge of pharmacology, or a level of confidence with maths and drugs calculations.

Barber and Robertson build on your existing knowledge of anatomy and physiology to help give a holistic understanding of body systems. This user-friendly guide includes:

  • Calculation sections containing 90 calculations to help you perfect your skills
  • 100 multiple choice questions to help the reader assess learning
  • Clinical tip boxes linking pharmacology to the role of the nurse
  • Patient scenarios from a range of different clinical settings, demonstrating pharmacology in clinical settings
The book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects. Among the topics covered are:
  • Local anaesthetics and analgesics
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs
  • Drugs used for chronic conditions
  • Drugs in mental health
  • Legal and professional issues
Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses is core reading for all pre-registration nurses.

About the Author

Paul Barber is Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester, UK, with 33 years nursing experience.

Deborah Robertson is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Pharmacology in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at University of Chester, UK.


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Tom James Challinor 9 Oct 2009
Format:Paperback
May i say that this book is brilliant,its easy to read though it reads in great detail, i worked in pharmacy for 2 years and many journals and books, but this has to be one of the best so far, i will use this book throughout my training and even when im qualified, well done to the authors, hope to see another book from you again soon.
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Fab Book 8 July 2009
By Nursey
Format:Paperback
I think this is a superb book for student nurses and qualified nurses alike. Is simmple to navigate layout makes finding information easy. It is written in a very easy to follow way and the clinical tips and key points help get the knowledge across. I particularyly like the calculations and questions to test your learning. A must have!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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An easy straight forward book for all you students out there. Not overcomplicated and lots of helpful clinical tips throughout. Took the fear out of pharmacology for me. Good fundamental base from which to learn.

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Good basis
If you don't have access to BNF or find it too confusing this little book has all the basics in it! Great if you are a student :)
Published 5 months ago by Alex
Useful read!
Fab book, very informatative and east to read.I particularly liked the links to everyday practice. As a new student nurse I found it useful, helping me understand the variours... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paula Russell
as decribed in the title: ''essentials''
The phrase of not judgeing a book by its cover, can be ignored here. The front cover tells you exactly what this book is about 'does what it says on the tin' springs to mind. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lann
An essential book not only for student nurses but for the qualified...
When I started university I was recommended this book, but as a student nurse I wanted a book that would not only help me in my studies, but one that I could also use after... Read more
Published 6 months ago by cherub
Essentials of pharmacology for nurses
This is a great book for the student nurse, especially during the first year. Easy to ready, nicely laid out and with key learning points at the end of each chapter. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Willownurse
An absolute must.
I bought this book at the beginning of my pre reg nursing studies last year and it has proven to be a marvelous addition to my library. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nic Brook
A must have!!!
Brilliant book, easy to read, understand and work with. It is especially helpful in that it has little jargon, which can put me off. Read more
Published 11 months ago by HollyWalker
An Essential
This is a brilliant book, it's easy to follow and it full of very useful information essential to nursing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jackie
Great Book!!
This book is very well written, and so easy to understand. It has great clinical tips at a glance, and key learning points at the end of each section. Read more
Published 13 months ago by L.Williamson
Fantastic!
This is a must have for every student nurse out there! It makes pharamacology easy to understand with no unfamiliar termionolgy and confusing words but still provides all... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Bethany Gatrell
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