Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards, this book covers the key components of medicines management and optimisation that pre-reg nurses need to know, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic - from injections to ethics - relates to nursing practice.

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and full of cases and activities to support learning, this book explains in clear terms the theory and models of health promotion and how students can apply them in their nursing practice.

What are the social sciences and how are they relevant to nursing? How can I apply them to my practice? This book introduces the essential social science that you need in order to register and practice effectively as a nurse. Contributions from the social sciences enable you to better understand the world view of your patients and service users, as well as the wider social, cultural and political landscape in which they live and you provide care. This book will help you apply this knowledge to your everyday practice. Be it providing holistic person-centred care, advocating for your patients and their communities, or contributing to service improvement, understanding the social sciences is key to a nursing career that truly makes a difference. Key features: - Fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) - Explores social science’s contribution to key aspects of your study including sociology, psychology, research, and health promotion - Case studies, activities and student insights illustrate theory and concepts in real life nursing practice

Mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards and written directly for nursing students, this practical and straightforward book covers everything you need to know when conducting a literature or research project plan. Why do you need this book? - A clear and straightforward guide to support you throughout your final year assessment - Updated to include additional types of assessment including service improvement project plans - Takes you step-by-step through the process, from choosing a topic and research question, using and critiquing research, all the way to writing up and completing your project - Case studies and activities hone the critical thinking and decision-making skills you will need to secure top marks

Mental Health Medicines Management for Nurses provides nursing students with guidance on how to manage medicines safely and effectively when treating patients with mental health conditions. It outlines how psychiatric drugs work, what the common treatments are, the ethical, legal, and person-centred aspects of working with psychiatric medicines, and how medicines can and should be used in mental health care. Using innovative activities and real-life case studies, this book has been carefully designed to be the ideal resource to build knowledge and confidence in this important area of practice. Key features: Updated in-line with the latest NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses. Includes clear explanations of both the underlying biology and pharmacology as well as the wider practicalities of working with medicines. Highlights the most common mental health conditions and associated treatments, including coverage of the possible side effects for all drugs described in the book. NEW: Increased emphasis on prescribing with new content on consultation, history taking, and decision-making when prescribing. NEW: Updated sections on ethics, consent, pharmacokinetics, antipsychotics, and adverse drug reactions.

Medicines Management: A Problem-Based Approach uses patient scenarios to explore pharmacology and medicines management.The book provides the pharmacological background, and examines the other factors, which enable nurses to provide care to the patient. It will equip the new nurse with the skills they need to problem-solve, prioritise and make decisions while delivering effective care.

Medicines Management for Nurses at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for pre-registration nursing and healthcare students. Combining superb full colour illustrations with accessible and informative text, it provides an easy-to-read and supportive guide to the key pharmacological knowledge nursing students and registered nurses need to know. Divided into three sections, the first introduces key topics within clinical pharmacology and medicines management including, numeracy, pharmacokinetics, routes of administration, and pharmacodynamics. The second and final sections cover the management of medicines for common medical conditions, drug interactions, side effects, and safe and effective prescribing. Written specifically for nurses, it covers the fundamentals of pharmacology as they apply to nursing practice. Breaks down complex concepts in an accessible way, providing helpful overviews of all key pharmacological topics. Includes practical issues relating to practice, and is written to support the Essential Skills Cluster of the NMC, and the content of the BNF. Includes content relevant to each of the four fields of nursing, and covers drugs for specific groups such as children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and the elderly. A companion website is available at www.ataglanceseries.com/nursing/medicinesmanagement featuring interactive multiple choice questions.

Medicine management is an important and demanding aspect of nursing practice. It requires both clinical knowledge and the use of professional judgement. This accessible book is designed to help both practising and student nurses prepare to deal with the challenges of medicine management. It covers the principles and skills involved in a range of common medicine management scenarios and will help nursing students integrate their knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing care. This handy book: Is based on 21 practical case studies, which help you learn about effective medicine management and test your understanding of essential drug groups. Helps you gain confidence in your knowledge of pharmacology Highlights the nurse’s role in identifying the therapeutic and adverse effects of medicines on a patient Part of the Case Book series, Medicine Management for Nurses Case Book offers a unique way of relating theory to practice. The cases are ideal for preparing for exams, tests and working in practice, as each one includes self-test questions and answers. Whether you are preparing to qualify or studying medicine management after qualification, this case book is the ideal practical tool for you. Contributors: Diane Blundell, Abe Ginourie, Joy Parkes, Ruth Sadik, Pat Talbot, Janine Upton, Traci Whitfield, Christine Whitney-Cooper, Debbie Wyatt. "The book offers a unique and engaging approach to an important subject that most students find daunting. Realistic case scenarios are used as a catalyst to introduce information and concepts that underpin practice. The presentation style supports the active participation of the student with the inclusion of questions at the beginning of each topic offering a platform to explore key areas whilst referring to the scenario. I highly recommend it to pre-registered student nurses." Kris Paget, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Social Work and Education, Kingston University, UK "This collection of case studies provides a unique and user friendly guide to commonly seen pharmacological therapies and treatment options across the lifespan. The case studies have been carefully selected to provide the diverse care needs of complex disease processes in a person centred way. Each case study is relevant to the role of the Nurse and will provide essential and core information whether nurses are working in either a medical or surgical clinical setting. Government Health Care Directives provide the essential clinical evidence based theory necessary to promote medicine adherence and each chapter provides the relevant pathophysiology which is essential to underpin the safe administration of medication therapies. The role of the nurse in medicine management with respect to patient education and the professional responsibilities of monitoring and evaluating complex medication therapies is presented in each case study. This provides an holistic approach to the care of patients receiving complex medication therapies." Barry Ricketts, Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing, Oxford Brookes University, UK

The first medicines management textbook written specifically for trainee nursing associates. It breaks medicines management down into manageable chunks and guides the reader through everything from the fundamental legal and professional requirements, to medicine administration, and drug calculations skills.

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 that’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 written for people 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-centered advice for managing medicines in a clinical environment.