Essentials Of Pharmacology For Nurses

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Deborah Robertson is currently employed as a Senior Lecturer at the faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of Chester. Explora la mayor tienda de eBooks del mundo y empieza a leer hoy mismo en la Web, en tu tablet, en tu teléfono o en tu dispositivo electrónico de lectura.

The continued use of case studies and clinical tips makes learning fun both as an individual but also in small learning groups of students. 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 guidelinesThe 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 allows nurses to apply their knowledge to a range of different people with varying and complex needs to enhance their application to practice. 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'.

It follows a clear pathway for learning:: it is easy to read, is clearly written and shows the importance of aspects of pharmacology within the work of a nurse. It is perfect for any pre-registration student to establish a sound base of knowledge in pharmaco-dynamics, the effect of drugs on the body, as well as pharmaco-kinetics, how drugs are absorbed, metabolised and excreted. Sign into your McGraw Hill Bookshelf or Connect account to access your eBook on the go and download chapters for offline reading. Expert advice is given in the form of clinical tips in boxes throughout the book providing additional specialist information. It contains: 90 calculations and 100 multiple choice questions to help perfect your skills and assess learning Clinical tip boxes linking pharmacology to the role of the nurse Patient scenarios from a range of different clinical settings References to key guidelines and clinical tests The book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects.

Biography: Paul Barber is Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester, UK and a registered adult and mental health nurse possessing over 35 years experience. The front cover tells you exactly what this book is about 'does what it says on the tin' springs to mind. Paul Barber and Deborah Robertson have put together a fabulous, informative and valuable book that addresses one of nursing's key roles. Although aimed at undergraduate nurses, I feel that this is a good base to build on pharmacology knowledge, not only for undergraduate nurses but also trained nurses. Joanne Starkes, Nursing student, Bournemouth University, UK "This excellent and useful book is written by two authors with a wealth of nursing and pharmacology experience between them.The style of writing is easy to read and a first year student could easily read this without becoming confused by long words and unfamiliar terminology. He is co-author of Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013), all Open University Press. 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.

Możecie Państwo dokonać zmiany ustawień dotyczących cookies w przeglądarce internetowej w każdym czasie. Karen Ford, Programme leader for Non-Medical Prescribing, De Montfort University, UK This book is easy to read with clear explanations throughout and suitable for all branches of nurse education. Naomi Hanvey, Student Nurse, Queens University, Belfast, UK This accessible book introduces pharmacology and calculations in a friendly, informative way. 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.Korzystanie ze Strony bez zmiany ustawień dotyczących cookies oznacza zgodę na ich zapis lub wykorzystanie. He is co-author of Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013) . Patient scenarios from a range of different clinical settings, demonstrating pharmacology in clinical settings The book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects.

She teaches on the pre-registration nursing curriculum as well as being involved in post qualifying and post graduate education. 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. Calculation of drug dosage is an area of pharmacology which fills many student nurses with dread and the calculation questions in each chapter provide a chance to test and improve calculation knowledge and gain confidence. This is a great idea to allow students to test their knowledge as they go along, as well as being a good study aid when it comes to exam time . Chapters cover a wide varitey of settings: from understanding pharmokinetics, durgs used in mental health, drug reactions and interactions and legal information.

Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses 4th Edition is written by Paul Barber; Deborah Robertson and published by Open University Press. This user-friendly guide follows on from the bestselling book Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses, and is written for pre-registration nursing students looking for an accessible guide to drug groups that goes beyond the essentials. He is co-author of Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013). Dr Andy PowellPhysiology Lead for NursingBirmingham City UniversityThe outlay of the chapters is easily navigated and the level of the knowledge that the book starts at is at a basic level enough for any student nurse from year 1-3 to start with and builds in complexity. The drug calculation tests are excellent and the clinical tips make things so much easier to understand and digest.