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Nurse Prescribing Course

Level 2 | CPD Certified | FREE PDF Certificate | FREE Assessment |Tutor Support | Lifetime Access | 100% Pass Rate

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Price
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£12 inc VAT (was £15)
Offer ends 05 May 2025
Study method
Online
Duration
9 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Do you want to improve your prescribing skills? Then this course is for you! This Nurse Prescribing course will cover everything you need to know about nurse prescribing, from the basics of pharmacology to more advanced concepts.

Nurse Prescribing is the process of nurses prescribing medication to patients. This can be done through a variety of methods, including verbal orders, standing orders, and nurse-driven protocols.

There are many benefits to taking our Nurse Prescribing course. The course can provide nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to prescribe medications safely and effectively. Furthermore, it can also help nurses to stay up-to-date on the latest changes in medication prescribing guidelines.

The Nurse Prescribing course covers the principles and practice of nurse prescribing. It includes the legal and professional framework within which nurse prescribing operates and the clinical skills required to manage Neuropathic Pain in Adults, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and Tackling Panic Disorder in Adults effectively. You will learn how to select the right medication for Headaches in those Over 12s, Depression in Adults, Respiratory Tract Infections (Self-Limiting), Antibiotics, as well as Prescribing and Managing Medicines in Care Homes. In addition, you will learn Antimicrobial Prescribing for Pneumonia (Hospital – Acquired), Prostatitis (Acute), Sinusitis (Acute) and more.

By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge to prescribe medications to your patients confidently and provide them with the best possible care.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the duties and responsibilities of the nurse prescriber.
  • Being able to choose a patient's medicine with the utmost care.
  • Know the medication-prescription procedure.
  • Comprehend the importance of patient monitoring when writing a prescription.
  • Find out more about recommending restricted drugs.
  • Study pharmacological management of adult neuropathic pain; antibiotics for respiratory tract infections (Self-Limiting).
  • Learn about medicine administration and prescription in nursing homes.

What You Get Out Of Studying Nurse PrescribingWith Janets

  • Free PDF certificate upon successful completion of the Nurse Prescribing course
  • Full one-year access to course materials
  • Instant assessment results
  • Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday
  • Study the course at your own pace
  • Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
  • Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the training
  • Study at your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device
  • Improve your chance of gaining valuable skills by completing the Nurse Prescribing course

✦✦✦ Enrol in the Nurse Prescribing course to find out more about the topic and get one step closer to reaching your desired success ✦✦✦

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course.

After successfully passing the course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate as proof of your expertise.

Certification

All students who successfully complete the course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the certificate, which will be delivered by post for £9.99.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

Course Modules

**Nurse Prescribing**

  • Module 01-Introduction
  • Module 02-Responsibilities of Nurse Prescribing
  • Module 03-Standards for Prescribing Practice
  • Module 04-Prescribing Controlled Drugs
  • Module 05-Neuropathic Pain in Adults Pharmacological Management
  • Module 06-Generalised Anxiety Disorder in Adults
  • Module 07-Tackling Panic Disorder in Adults
  • Module 08-Headaches in Over 12s Diagnosis and Management
  • Module 09-Depression in Adults with a Chronic Physical Health Problem
  • Module 10-Palliative Care for Adults
  • Module 11-Respiratory Tract Infections (Self-Limiting) Antibiotics
  • Module 12-Prescribing and Managing Medicines in Care Homes
  • Module 13-Pneumonia (Hospital – Acquired) Antimicrobial Prescribing
  • Module 14-Prostatitis (Acute) Antimicrobial Prescribing
  • Module 15-Sinusitis (Acute) Antimicrobial Prescribing
  • Module 16-Drug Misuse in Over 16s Opioid Detoxification
  • Module 17-Future Challenges for Nurse Prescribers

Who is this course for?

The Nurse Prescribing course is ideal for those who are interested or already working in this sector.

Requirements

No prior qualifications are needed for Learners to enrol on this Nurse Prescribing course.

Career path

  • Dermatology Nurse Prescriber
  • Non-Medical Independent Nurse Prescriber
  • Advanced Nurse Prescriber
  • Independent Prescriber
  • Clinical Prescriber Nurse

The average non-medical prescriber salary in the United Kingdom is £42,948 per year or £22.02 per hour. Entry-level positions start at £39,387 per year and can rise to £80,000 annually.

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Deborah Taylor asked:

I am not a nurse is it still possible to get on to this course

Answer:

Dear Deborah, Thanks for your interest in the course. You can do the course as there are no specific entry requirements.

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clare asked:

Hi Does this course allow Qulaified nurses to prescribe medication in aesthetics on completion?

Answer:

Hi Clare, Thank you for your interest. This course will enhance your theoretical knowledge of Nurse Prescribing. However, you cannot become qualified by doing this course. Stay Safe

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Karen asked:

My mom is a retired nurse can she do it at her age

Answer:

Hello Karen, Yes, she can. Thank you.

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