Review
"A book that lends itself to the practical application of theory to practice as well as offering a comprehensive foundation of knowledge for safe prescribing." Nursing Times
"Overall, this is a complex and detailed text...a must for library shelves and for graduate students studying pharmacology in any depth. It is also recommended for nurses extending their scope of professional practice into the sphere of prescribing"Journal of Nursing Management
A must for library shelves and for postgraduate students studying pharmacology in any depth...also recommended for nurses extending their scope of professional practice into the sphere of prescribing." Journal of Nursing Management
Product Description
As clinical nurses take on increased responsibility for medicines management and nurse prescribing schemes develop and grow, the need for a comprehensive text to aid effective drug management has been identified. Medicines Management for Clinical Nurses concentrates on medicines management and pharmacology in clinical nursing. It considers the policies and procedures in place to ensure the safe prescribing of drugs and the nurse′s role in prescribing and administering drugs. It provides valuable information on the patient′s role in optimising treatment, including patient–based examples and case studies. Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions are covered in detail in the last section. This is an essential purchase for student and practising nurses involved in medicines management.
From the Back Cover
As clinical nurses take on increased responsibility for medicines management and nurse prescribing schemes develop and grow, the need for a comprehensive text to aid effective drug management has been identified. Medicines Management for Clinical Nurses concentrates on medicines management and pharmacology in clinical nursing. It considers the policies and procedures in place to ensure the safe prescribing of drugs and the nurse′s role in prescribing and administering drugs. It provides valuable information on the patient′s role in optimising treatment including patient based examples and case studies. Adverse drug reactions and drug interactions are covered in detail in the last
