Essentials Of Pharmacology For Nurses

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This allows nurses to apply their knowledge to a range of different people with varying and complex needs to enhance their application to practice. It will be essential reading for pre-registration nursing students who want to build on their existing knowledge. Praised for its helpful layout and jargon-free language, this updated edition introduces pharmacology in a friendly, informative way, without assuming previous knowledge or a level of confidence in numeracy.

The book contains:* 120 calculations and 130 multiple choice questions to assist you in assessing your learning as you work through each chapter* Clinical tips boxes linking pharmacology to nursing practice* 50 person centred case scenarios across a range of practice settings* References to key standards and guidelines"The book also emphasises the application of the principles of pharmacology to all areas of practice and includes; drug action, drug interactions, side effects and adverse reactions. This book was clearly laid out, and enabled me to read each chapter as an individual module as well as allowing for the book to be read front-to-back. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. The best features of this book for me were the learning objectives outlined at the start of each chapter, which allowed me to decide on the chapter’s relevance to my learning. Deborah Robertson is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing and Pharmacology in the Faculty of Health and Social Care at University of Chester, UK.Deborah Robertson is currently employed as a Senior Lecturer at the faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Chester.

Paul Barber and Deborah Robertson have put together a fabulous, informative and valuable book that addresses one of nursing's key roles. This is an excellent introductory text both for pre-registration nurses to prepare them for them today's modern nursing roles and also for those post registration nurses embarking on prescribing courses .

More case scenarios have been added to encourage nurses to apply knowledge to a range of different people with a range of needs. Chapters on legal aspects of medication administration and drug calculations enhance this usefulness of this book - all of which are supported by example questions, calculations and clinical 'tips'. days - the book is not in our warehouse and it will be necessary to bring it from the publishing house.

The book includes lots of features that are useful for exam revision - including tips, calculations, multiple choice questions and learning points.This latest edition of a key textbook on pharmacology for nurses has moved forward from previous editions by becoming stronger by the inclusion of a greater scope of material so maintaining its place as an essential pharmacology book for current and forthcoming nursing students in all clinical practice fields to give them a strong evidence base for their studies and clinical practice. Jo Parham, Nursing Student, UWE, UK "Each chapter has a section of both calculations and multiple choice questions. The addition of a chapter on drug calculations is an essential step forward in this edition for all students as this is a key component within all current nursing degree programmes.

It is clearly laid out with a Key Learning Points section at the end of each chapter, as well as quizzes to aid your learning. Korzystanie ze Strony bez zmiany ustawień dotyczących cookies oznacza zgodę na ich zapis lub wykorzystanie. This accessible book introduces pharmacology and calculations in a friendly, informative way, giving a holistic understanding of body systems. It uses uncomplicated language and case studies and questions that provide students with concrete examples, relating to real life situations, upon which they can develop their pharmacological knowledge and understanding.With the ever evolving role of nursing it is essential, for safe practice, that all nurses have knowledge of pharmacology. He is co-author of Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013) . Noted for its clear layout and jargon-free language, this updated edition introduces pharmacology and calculations in a friendly, informative way. And the Key Learning Points listed at the end of each chapter, which described the entire chapter in simple and easy to remember bullet points.