Oxford Handbook of Nurse Prescribing powered by Skyscape |  | Publisher: Oxford University Press | The Oxford Handbook of Nurse Prescribing gives concise, practical and expert advice on all aspects of this new role in nursing. Giving a complete picture of the role of the nurse prescriber, this resource provides evidence-based advice for all nurse prescribers from novice and student level to established prescriber; for all prescribing courses; and following all the competency areas. Helping you achieve the best possible results for your patients, this resource offers a wealth of recommendations, guidance and information. Whatever situation you are in, the Oxford Handbook of Nurse Prescribing will give you the information you need.
This invaluable resource contains the practical principles required to enable the prescriber to practice safely, effectively and cost-consciously. Information ranges from basic pharmacology, to prescribing for specific conditions and special groups such as the older person and the very young. Key sections include assessment, writing a prescription, the extremes of life, recording prescribing information and reviewing the patient. Underlying ethics, principles and a historical overview of development are also covered.
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- An indispensable companion for prescribers at all levels - training and novice prescribers, as well as qualified Nurse Prescribers, Nurse Independent Prescribers and Supplementary Nurse Prescribers.
- Covers the principles of pharmacology, the basics of safe and effective prescribing, and many common conditions.
- Written by experienced nurses and packed full of up-to-the minute guidance and information.
- Patient centred, evidence-based and in line with government guidelines.
- Sections include assessment, writing a prescription, the extremes of life, recording prescribing information and reviewing the patient.
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