Noted for its clear layout and jargon-free language, this updated edition introduces pharmacology in a friendly, informative way. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses are 9780335248452, 0335248454 and the print ISBNs are 9780335248445, 0335248446.

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 guidelinesThe 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. This book was clearly laid out, and enabled me to read each chapter as an individual module as well as allowing for the book to be read front-to-back.

Paul Barber and Deborah Robertson have put together a fabulous, informative and valuable book that addresses one of nursing's key roles. 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 will be essential reading for pre-registration nursing students who want to build on their existing knowledge.

The book does not assume previous knowledge of pharmacology, or a level of confidence with maths and drugs calculations. 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.

This pharmacology book is very accessable to student nurses upwards, it creates a great starting point and has enough information to help you to continue to build upon phamacological knowledge, and the tests at the end of the chapter help you to cement your knowledge. provides excellent case studies that [make the subject] come alive by engaging with and applying the theory to realistic patient scenarios along with the very practical 'clinical tips'. 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 book emphasizes application of pharmacological principles to all areas of practice including drug action, interaction, and side effects, and is useful to all students of pharmacology. 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.

Clinical tips are clear and illustrate the key points that should be considered by the nurse in the real care giving environment, including acknowledgement of the increasing usage of complementary medicine. The 10 MCQ’s at the end of a chapter are a very useful method of chapter consolidation and the case studies further reinforce learning.

Barber and Robertson build on your existing knowledge of anatomy and physiology to help give a holistic understanding of body systems. Margaret Dilger, Lecturer, University of Salford, UK This user-friendly guide follows on from the bestselling book Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses, and is written for pre-registration nursing students looking for an accessible guide to drug groups that goes beyond the essentials. The 10 MCQ's at the end of a chapter are a very useful method of chapter consolidation and the case studies further reinforce learning. Additional case scenarios have been added spanning all areas of practice and include adult, elderly care, child, mental health and learning disability applications. The front cover tells you exactly what this book is about 'does what it says on the tin' springs to mind.

The book focuses on the pharmacology knowledge needed at pre-registration level and does not assume previous knowledge of pharmacology, or a level of confidence with maths and drugs calculations.More case scenarios have been added to encourage nurses to apply knowledge to a range of different people with a range of needs. Please remember that the submission of any material is governed by our Terms and Conditions and by submitting material you confirm your agreement to these Terms and Conditions.