Nurse prescribing: developing confidence, autonomy and collaboration

Author(s)
Summers, Rachael Elizabeth
East, Leah
Publication Date
2021-06-01
Abstract
Nurse prescribing has been introduced in many countries with benefits for patients, prescribing clinicians and healthcare systems. However, nurse prescribing is not without challenges and the role of nurse prescriber has been debated. Some nurses may be reluctant to take on the role because they are concerned about making prescribing errors, acquiring sufficient knowledge and skills, or having to give up some of their other nursing roles. This article discusses the fundamental requirements for nurses to become effective and safe prescribers, a process underpinned by developing confidence, autonomy and collaboration – in particular with prescribing mentors. This article is written from the combined perspectives of the Australian and UK contexts.
Citation
Primary Health Care, 31(3), p. 35-42
ISSN
2047-900X
0264-5033
Link
Language
en
Publisher
RCNi
Title
Nurse prescribing: developing confidence, autonomy and collaboration
Type of document
Journal Article
Entity Type
Publication

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