Introduction to Medicines Management in Nursing

Download or read book Introduction to Medicines Management in Nursing written by Alison Spires and published by Learning Matters. This book was released on 2011-02-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing medicines can seem a daunting prospect for new nursing students, but is a crucial skill they must develop from day one to provide safe care to their patients. This book specifically supports first-year, pre-registration students in meeting the required competencies for medicines management needed for progression into the second year. It is structured around the NMC Essential Skills Clusters, providing a clear introduction to law, calculations, administration, introductory pharmacology, patient communication and contextual issues applied to medicines management. The book is written in user-friendly language and uses patient scenarios to explain concepts and apply theory to practice.