Fundamentals of Pharmacology
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See moreClear, practice-focused pharmacology for safe, person-centred care
Safe medication practice depends on sound pharmacological knowledge applied to real clinical situations. Now in its Second Edition, Fundamentals of Pharmacology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students provides a structured approach to pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, focusing on the medicines students encounter most frequently in practice. It aligns with current NMC Standards and Proficiencies for Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates.
This updated edition expands coverage to 20 chapters, adding dedicated content on palliative and end-of-life care alongside genetics and biologic therapies. Every chapter has been revised to reflect contemporary evidence-based guidelines and current clinical best practices. Full-colour illustrations, practical examples, learning outcomes, and multiple-choice questions support clinical reasoning development throughout.
Readers will also find:
- Detailed coverage of medicines administration processes and the ability to recognise and respond to the effects of medicines
- Accessible, student-friendly presentation designed to develop competence and confidence when applying pharmacological principles in clinical settings
- Engaging educational features including tables, figures, and worked examples that reinforce comprehension of complex pharmacological concepts
- Emphasis on person-centred care and working in partnership with those receiving treatment throughout each chapter
Written for pre-registration adult nursing students across all three years of study, this text also serves post-registration nurses undertaking nurse prescribing or non-medical prescribing modules. It equips readers to deliver safe, competent, and compassionate medication-related care.
Series: Fundamentals
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394388714
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 January 2027
Country: United States
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition: 2nd edition
Contributors:
- Edited by Barry Hill
- Edited by Ian Peate
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 0g
Pages: 464
About the Author
Ian Peate, RN, OBE, FRCN, Hon DUniv(BNU), is Visiting Professor at Northumbria University and Buckinghamshire New University, and Visiting Senior Clinical Fellow at the University of Hertfordshire. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Nursing, and Consultant Editor of the Journal of Paramedic Practice and the International Journal for Advancing Practice.
Barry Hill, PhD, MSc ANP, PGCAP, PGCE, BSc (Hons), DipHE, O.A. Dip, Fellow (FHEA), is a Professor of Nursing and Critical Care Practice, and Associate Head of School for Healthcare and Nursing Sciences at Northumbria University. Barry is the Commissioning Editor for the British Journal of Nursing and Consultant Editor for the International Journal of Advancing Practice.
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