Refresh your knowledge of the role of the non-medical prescriber in nursing practice
Nurses urged to read small print, as NMC-approved courses are only route to prescribing
Nurses must keep up to date with best practice and support the needs of patients and their family
Those who continue to advertise prescription medicines to the public may be struck off
Be aware of the evidence base on the use of opioids, and the importance of opioid stewardship
A small minority put patients and professional image at risk by prescribing unethically
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Nichola Hawes, who has her own aesthetic clinic, pleaded guilty to 25 charges
Script from nurse, who worked for a sports nutrition firm, aroused pharmacist’s suspicions
An overview of the principles guiding the use of corticosteroids in cancer care
Striking off of nurse who prescribed Botox highlights risks of ignoring guidance
Heather Hazzard failed to check the qualifications of reporter who posed as a beauty therapist
We review how long it takes and how much it costs, not just financially but emotionally
An overview of the three main groups of analgesics used in the management of pain
Management of psychotropic medications can be a challenge for mental health nurses
Course can be taken by anyone aged 16 or over and appears to offer no assessment
And why not everyone will be ready for a prescribing course as soon as they register
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Refresh your knowledge of the role of the non-medical prescriber in nursing practice
Nurses urged to read small print, as NMC-approved courses are only route to prescribing
Nurses must keep up to date with best practice and support the needs of patients and their family