The book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects. The book contains: * 120 calculations and 130 multiple choice questions to assist you in assessing your learning as you work through each chapter * Clinical tips boxes linking pharmacology to nursing practice * 50 person centred case scenarios across a range of practice settings * References to key standards and guidelines "The book also emphasises the application of the principles of pharmacology to all areas of practice and includes; drug action, drug interactions, side effects and adverse reactions.

Each chapter has clear learning objectives, clinical tips to aid thinking and supported with case studies and multiple choice questions . Expert advice is given in the form of clinical tips in boxes throughout the book providing additional specialist information. The AUTHORS of this book have put together a fabulous, informative and valuable guide to one of nursing’s key roles in a clear and easy-to-read style. The drug calculation tests are excellent and the clinical tips make things so much easier to understand and digest. He is also co-author of Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses 2e (Open University Press, 2012)Joy Parkes is Senior Lecturer at University of Chester, UK.

Although aimed at undergraduate nurses, I feel that this is a good base to build on pharmacology knowledge, not only for undergraduate nurses but also trained nurses.

It contains: 90 calculations and 100 multiple choice questions to help perfect your skills and assess learning Clinical tip boxes linking pharmacology to the role of the nurse Patient scenarios from a range of different clinical settings References to key guidelines and clinical tests The book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects. The MCQ's were invaluable since my university (Of Manchester) chose to give us almost no practise questions whatsoever. I would recommend this to any nurse studying for a pharmacology unit, it helped me greatly and made me fell a lot more confident for my exam! He is co-author of Further Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses (2012) and contributor and editor of Medicines Management for Nurses: Case Book (2013) .This book covers all the essentails of pharmacology for nurses ( and possibly others too) in a clear manner, well thought out and easy to follow.

Biography: Paul Barber is Senior Lecturer at the University of Chester, UK and a registered adult and mental health nurse possessing over 35 years experience. I feel this book would be beneficial to anyone working with medication who would like to know more about the pharmacology behind drugs, or as a good textbook for those studying their nurse prescribing course. It follows a clear pathway for learning: it is easy to read, is clearly written and shows the importance of aspects of pharmacology within the work of a nurse. Dr Andy Powell, Physiology Lead for Nursing Birmingham City University"The outlay of the chapters is easily navigated and the level of the knowledge that the book starts at is at a basic level enough for any student nurse from year 1-3 to start with and builds in complexity. This is a great idea to allow students to test their knowledge as they go along, as well as being a good study aid when it comes to exam time .The book does not assume previous knowledge of pharmacology, or a level of confidence with maths and drugs calculations. The book contains: 90 calculations and 100 multiple choice questions to help perfect your skills and assess learning Clinical tip boxes linking pharmacology to the role of the nurse 35 patient scenarios across a range of clinical settings References to key clinical tests and the latest NICE guidelinesThe book emphasises application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction and side effects, and is useful to all students of pharmacology whether as part of a 3 year course, post-qualifying course, top-up course or standalone module. This book is easy to read with clear explanations throughout and suitable for all branches of nurse education. Joanne Starkes, Nursing student, Bournemouth University, UK "This excellent and useful book is written by two authors with a wealth of nursing and pharmacology experience between them.