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Medicine Management Skills for Nurses

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Medicine Management Skills for Nurses, authored by Claire Boyd, serves as an essential guide focusing on the vital knowledge and practical skills nurses need for effective medicine management. It explores the principles of pharmacology and the administration of medications, while emphasizing patient safety and professional accountability. The book is designed to enhance nurses' confidence and competence in handling medication, making it a valuable resource in the field of health care.
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If you're looking to enhance your skills in administering medication safely and effectively, this book offers practical guidance specifically designed for nurses. It may appeal to you if you want comprehensive insights into medication management, understand nursing responsibilities, and appreciate learning through real-world examples and case studies.

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An invaluable nursing handbook to increase your confidence with medicine management.

In the newly revised Second Edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses, renowned nursing trainer Claire Boyd delivers a concise, pocket-sized companion to the subject of medicines management and drug administration. It's perfect for student nurses, associate practitioners, and newly qualified registered nurses.

Part of the popular Student Survival Skills series, this edition includes tips, advice, and words of wisdom from nursing students for those working through the nursing curriculum. It mirrors the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and contains interactive student activities throughout the book.

An ideal companion to the forthcoming Calculation Skills for Nurses, 2nd Edition, the latest edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is packed with conversational, accessible guidance to help you understand and handle medicines with confidence and competence. It also includes:

  • Thorough introductions to the general principles of drug administration and to pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts
  • Comprehensive explorations of oral drug administration and administration by injection
  • Practical discussions of calculations for working out medicine dosages
  • In-depth examinations of specific, commonly used drugs and individual medical conditions, as well as pain management

Ideal for pre-registration nursing students and nursing associates, the latest edition of Medicine Management Skills for Nurses is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking practical and student-centred advice for managing medicines in a clinical environment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119807926

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Claire Boyd was Practice Development Trainer in the Learning and Research Centre at North Bristol Healthcare Trust. She develops, designs, delivers and evaluates learning programmes, and organises the transition training program for student nurses and support of these nurses in clinical areas.

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