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Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses

Ian Peate
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      Registered Nurses must have thorough knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses is written for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of children and young people (CYP) to focus exclusively on pharmacology. Filling a gap in current literature on the subject, this much-needed resource develops the competence and confidence required to prescribe, dispense, and administer medicines to children and young people.   Emphasising the importance of patient-centered care to CYP, the text describes the role of the healthcare provider working with CYP and their families; explains how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides; discusses legal and ethical issues; examines pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and more. Helping readers respond appropriately and compassionately to the needs of those receiving care and their families, this textbook:  Covers a wide range of medications used in diabetes, cancer, mental health, and other areas Features a wealth of full-colour images and numerous pedagogical tools including learning objectives, self-test questions, and reflective exercises to enable readers to contextualise and assess their knowledge Presents case studies to reinforce learning, and illustrate the application of theory to practice Provides authoritative and practical guidance on formulations, adverse drug reactions, analgesics, antibiotics, immunisations, and the medications most commonly used when providing care to CYP Includes access to a companion website with interactive MCQs, case studies, references, an image bank, and links to further reading and supplemental resources  Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses is essential reading for undergraduate children’s nursing students, trainee nursing associates, those undertaking healthcare programmes of study, as well as those seeking to better understand pharmacology. 
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Ian Peate EAN: 9781119633211 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 907 g HEIGHT: 244 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: John Wiley and Sons Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2022-01-03 CITY: GENRE: MEDICAL / Nursing / Critical & Intensive Care, MEDICAL / Nursing / Pediatric & Neonatal WIDTH: 170 cm SPINE:

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      Nursing and ancillary services

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      Ian Peate, OBE FRCN is Principal, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George’s University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing. Peter Dryden is a Programme Lead for Children’s Nursing and a Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, Northumbria University, UK. He has worked on a number of National and Regional developments such as National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) standards for IBD.
      Registered Nurses must have thorough knowledge of pharmacology, medicines administration, and the effects of medicines. Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses is written for nurses and allied health professionals involved in the care of children and young people (CYP) to focus exclusively on pharmacology. Filling a gap in current literature on the subject, this much-needed resource develops the competence and confidence required to prescribe, dispense, and administer medicines to children and young people.   Emphasising the importance of patient-centered care to CYP, the text describes the role of the healthcare provider working with CYP and their families; explains how to use pharmaceutical and prescribing reference guides; discusses legal and ethical issues; examines pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, and more. Helping readers respond appropriately and compassionately to the needs of those receiving care and their families, this textbook:  Covers a wide range of medications used in diabetes, cancer, mental health, and other areas Features a wealth of full-colour images and numerous pedagogical tools including learning objectives, self-test questions, and reflective exercises to enable readers to contextualise and assess their knowledge Presents case studies to reinforce learning, and illustrate the application of theory to practice Provides authoritative and practical guidance on formulations, adverse drug reactions, analgesics, antibiotics, immunisations, and the medications most commonly used when providing care to CYP Includes access to a companion website with interactive MCQs, case studies, references, an image bank, and links to further reading and supplemental resources  Fundamentals of Pharmacology for Children's Nurses is essential reading for undergraduate children’s nursing students, trainee nursing associates, those undertaking healthcare programmes of study, as well as those seeking to better understand pharmacology. 
      Format: Paperback / softback CONTRIBUTORS: Ian Peate EAN: 9781119633211 COUNTRY: United States PAGES: WEIGHT: 907 g HEIGHT: 244 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: John Wiley and Sons Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2022-01-03 CITY: GENRE: MEDICAL / Nursing / Critical & Intensive Care, MEDICAL / Nursing / Pediatric & Neonatal WIDTH: 170 cm SPINE:

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      Nursing and ancillary services

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      Ian Peate, OBE FRCN is Principal, School of Health Studies, Gibraltar; Visiting Professor of Nursing, St George’s University of London and Kingston University London; Visiting Professor, Northumbria University; Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow, University of Hertfordshire, and Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing. Peter Dryden is a Programme Lead for Children’s Nursing and a Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, Northumbria University, UK. He has worked on a number of National and Regional developments such as National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) standards for IBD.

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