Medicines Management in Adult Nursing
A comprehensive guide for nursing students on safe medication practices
Liz Lawson author Dawn Hennefer author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:2nd Aug '10
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

This comprehensive resource aids nursing students in mastering medicines management, crucial for safe patient care, as explored in Medicines Management in Adult Nursing.
The book Medicines Management in Adult Nursing serves as an essential guide for adult nursing students, focusing on the critical principles of medicines management. Understanding these principles is vital for providing safe and effective care to patients. With a structured approach, the book aligns with the NMC Essential Skills Clusters, ensuring that students grasp the necessary competencies for successful assessment and qualification as adult nurses.
Throughout Medicines Management in Adult Nursing, readers will explore a variety of topics, including legal considerations, drug calculations, medication administration, and proper storage and record-keeping practices. The book also introduces foundational pharmacology concepts and emphasizes the importance of effective patient communication. By addressing contextual issues in medication, it prepares students to navigate real-world scenarios they may encounter in their nursing careers.
Written in accessible language, the book incorporates patient scenarios to illustrate key concepts, making it easier for students to connect theory with practice. This practical approach not only enhances understanding but also builds the confidence needed to manage medications safely and competently. Overall, Medicines Management in Adult Nursing is a comprehensive resource that equips nursing students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their professional journey.
′With the expansion of nursing roles in medication management, the introduction of the nursing formulary and the Nursing and Midwifery Council′s 2012 essential skills clusters, this succinct new book promotes the fundamentals of safe and effective medicines management to pre-registration nursing students′ -
Nursing Standard
excellent text for all levels -- Celia Hynes * drupal *
Very clear concise information, excellent examples and scenarios. Very user friendly and relevant to students. -- Gail Sinfield * drupal *
The broad approach to drug administration is a strength as all issues are considered. The section ′partnership working′ could be further developed, for example ODPs are not considered. -- Hannah Abbott * drupal *
Easy to read, link to ESC, scenarios, good estimation sections. Comfusion regarding TTh as students use milligrams etc. -- Heulwen Morgan-Samuel * drupal *
An excellent resource for any student nurse throughout their pre-registration nursing degree. An easy to follow book with clear and concise examples to aide in learning and teaching. -- Mark Wheatley * drupal *
Very good textbook with useful examples for pre-registration nursing students. Supplements other available textbooks well. -- Miss Jacinta Kelly * drupal *
1 of my current students has dyslexia and I was looking for alternative books that she might find easier to understand. She felt this one helped her rather than the one recommended -- Miss Lesley Dowding * drupal *
A very useful overview of key topics in medicine management. An excellent text that could be adopted for pre-registration module but more in-depth subject knowledge is required for CPD modules. -- Miss Tara Meredith * drupal *
Great book for all nursing students. It provides an overview to what can seem a complicated and frightening task for the neophyte nurse. -- Miss Win Hughes * drupal *
A good well structured book -- Mr Chris Wheable * drupal *
a very detailed brake down of the use and links to medicine management. a little heady going for some but a good book. -- Mr Matt Nicholson * drupal *
Excellent resource. Have recommended for use in pre-reg as well as post grad -- Mrs Debbie Osborne * drupal *
Text not too intense - each section clearly set out and written in a manner to keep you interested ( even if you are not) . Good resource for those who might find maths difficult to grasp or for those who might need to recap on mathamatical formulas. Good use of scenarios , case studies and activities to challange the reader throughout the text - Supported by evidence based practice . Would recommend for pre-course reading and for use post reg too. "tight" type font made it difficult to read for long periods. " -- Mrs Elaine Bailey * drupal *
A good book that is essential for the student nurse. It allows easy access to drug information. -- Mrs Karen Nagalingam * drupal *
Clear outline of materials and useful addition for nursing students. -- Mrs Michele Board * drupal *
This is an excellent book I would recommend all adult nursing students read -- Mrs Sam Pollitt * drupal *
This is a very thorough medicines management book I would recommend it to student nurses and newly registered nurses. -- Mrs Sheila Sobrany * drupal *
Clear and easy to follow. Very useful for students. -- Mrs Suzanne Everett * drupal *
please see my earlier comment -- Ms Ginny Bennet * drupal *
An easy introduction and continued medicine administration resource for pre-registration nurses and tutors -- Ms Kim Dowd * drupal *
Supports teaching and practice - very useful -- Ms Lorraine Burgess * drupal *
Untill there is abook on Medicines management in Midwifery this book covers all relevant areas in enough depth to start students thinking about essential concepts by following activities further learning is easily facilitated. -- Ms Moira McLean * drupal *
Text recommended for 2nd year BSc nursing students, inparticular all students are advised to refer to chapter 1 for drug calculations and chapter 2 or leagl issues. The text is presented in an easy to read logical format for students. -- Patricia Fehin * drupal *
Key area of nursing competence and like the links to NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters. -- Sarah Annesley * drupal *
ISBN: 9781844458424
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 320g
192 pages