Medicine Management Skills for Nurses. Claire Boyd

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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 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.