Nursing & Prescribing (online)
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Overview
The Purpose of this Nursing & Prescribing course is to provide students with a thorough understanding of nurse prescribing practices and procedures, physical and mental health disorders, and the legal responsibilities of the role. This Nursing & Prescribing course will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to advance your medical career while learning from an experienced professional.
Through this exclusive Nursing & Prescribing course, you will learn about the duties of a prescriber, including step-by-step instructions on how to administer prescription-only medicines, read product labels, keep patient records, and much more. With this Nursing & Prescribing course, you will also learn about drug abuse in children under the age of 16, patient-centred care, and how to prescribe and manage medicines in various settings, including care homes.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this Nursing & Prescribing course, the learner will be able to:
- Gain a thorough understanding of nurse prescribing practices in the UK.
- Understand the responsibilities as a prescriber.
- Know the procedure for reporting adverse drug reactions.
- Know how to administer prescription-only medicines to patients.
- Understand product labels and what information is required on prescriptions.
- Understand the rules of record-keeping and professional duty of care.
- Gain basic knowledge of pharmacological management.
- Broaden their understanding of anxiety disorders in adults.
- Have an awareness of the challenges of the role and patient safety.
Why Choose Nursing & Prescribing Course from Us
- Self-paced course, access available from anywhere.
- Easy to understand, high-quality study materials.
- Course developed by industry experts.
- Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Nursing & Prescribing course.
- MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning.
- Automated and instant assessment results.
- 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email.
Nursing & Prescribing Bundle Course
- Course 01: Adult Nursing Training
- Course 02: Diploma in Nurse Prescribing
- Main Course: Nursing & Prescribing
Other Benefits Our Bundle Course
- Free 3 PDF Certificate
- Access to Content - Lifetime
- Exam Fee - Totally Free
- Free Retake Exam
[ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course]
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
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Description
Main Course Curriculum
Module 1: An Overview of Nurse Prescribing
- Principles of Good Prescribing
- Nurse Prescribing Across Various UK Regions
- British National Formula (BNF)
- Nurse Prescribing Across the World
Module 2: Understanding the Legal and Ethical Aspects of Prescribing
- Categories of Non-Medical Prescribing
- Understanding the Legal Issues with Non-Medical Prescribing
- Supply of Medicines: Relevant Legislation
- Understanding Controlled Drugs (CDs)
- Understanding the Prescription Writing Rules
- Understanding Clinical Negligence
Module 3: Understanding Medicine Management
- Understanding Medicines Nomenclature
- Understanding Numeracy and Medicine Management
- Understanding Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Understanding Adverse Drug Reactions
- Understanding Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Understanding Drug Interactions
Module 4: Understanding Anxiety Disorders in Adults
- What is Pathophysiology?
- Characteristic Symptoms Pathological Anxiety
- Anxiety Disorders
- Psychotherapy
Module 5: Liver Diseases: Diagnosis & Prescribing
- What is Acute Liver Disease?
- What is Chronic Liver Disease?
- Understanding Viral Infection
- Immune System Disorders
- What is Jaundice?
- What is Portal Hypertension?
Module 6: Pharmacological Management for Common Problems
- What is Dyspepsia?
- Understanding Acute Diarrhea and Constipation
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- What are Nausea and Vomiting?
- What is Hypertension?
- What is Diuretics?
- Respiratory Conditions
- Understanding Diabetes
- What is Smoking Cessation?
Module 7: Anti-Microbial Prescribing
- Understanding Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
- Choice of Antibiotic
- What is Antibiotic Resistance?
- Taking Antibiotic
- What is Acute Sinusitis?
Module 8: Cardiac Problems and Prescribing
- What is Angina?
- What is Arrhythmia?
- The Cardiac Output
- What is Heart Failure?
- Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
- What is Ivabradine?
- What is Hydralazine?
- What is Digoxin?
Module 9: Neurological Problems and Prescribing
- What is Epilepsy?
- What is Temporal Lobe Epilepsy?
- What is Parkinson’s Disease?
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- What is Depression?
- Understanding SSRIs
- Tricyclic and Tetracyclic Antidepressants
Module 10: Palliative Cares
- Introduction to Palliative Care
- Drug Interactions in Palliative Care
- When is Palliative Care Appropriate?
- Symptoms that Palliative Care Address
Module 11: Prescribing in Pregnancy and Lactation
- Understanding Drugs as Teratogens
- Understanding the Critical Periods in Human Fetal Development
- Understanding Maternal Pharmacokinetic Changes
- Use of Drugs in Lactation
- Assessing the Risk to the Infant
Module 12: Prescribing for Older People
- What is Absorption?
- What is Distribution?
- What is Metabolism?
- What is Excretion?
- What is Pharmacodynamics?
Module 13: Prescribing Children
- What is Altered Pharmacokinetics?
- What is Absorption?
- What is Distribution?
- What is Metabolism?
- Understanding Dosage
- Understanding Dose calculation
- Licensing
Module 14: Common Medicines in Use
- What is Antibiotics?
- What are Contraceptives?
- What are Anticoagulants?
- What are Antiplatelet Drugs?
- Topical Agents and Emollients
- What are Topical Steroids?
Module 15: Challenges and Future of Nurse Prescribing
- Training
- Competence
- Voluntary Access to Education
- Patient Care Needs
- Formularies
Assessment Method
After completing each module of the Nursing & Prescribing course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks. Once you complete all the modules in this manner, you will be qualified to request your certification.
Certification
After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Nursing & Prescribing course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.
Who is this course for?
This Nursing & Prescribing course is ideal for aspiring Nurse Prescribers and Prescribing Pharmacists. It is an introductory training course designed to gain industry knowledge, skills, and certification to advance their career.
Requirements
There are no specific requirements for this Nursing and Prescribing course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.
Students who intend to enrol in this Nursing and Prescribing course must meet the following requirements:
- Good command of the English language
- Must be vivacious and self-driven
- Basic computer knowledge
- A minimum of 16 years of age is required
Career path
This Nursing & Prescribing qualification will provide you with all of the fundamental skills needed to prescribe, as well as the opportunity to work in a variety of professions, including:
- Nurses
- Healthcare professionals
- Pharmacists
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