Nurse prescribing: developing confidence, autonomy and collaboration
Article
Article Title | Nurse prescribing: developing confidence, autonomy and collaboration |
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ERA Journal ID | 41331 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Summers, Rachael Elizabeth and East, Leah |
Journal Title | Primary Health Care |
Journal Citation | 31 (3) |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | RCNi |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0264-5033 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.7748/phc.2021.e1723 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.rcni.com/primary-health-care/cpd/nurse-prescribing-developing-confidence-autonomy-and-collaboration-phc.2021.e1723/abs |
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. |
Keywords | advanced practice; autonomy ; career pathways; clinical; medicines; nurse prescribing ; prescribing; professional; professional development; professional issues; role development |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420503. Community and primary care |
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Byline Affiliations | Hunter New England, Australia |
University of New England |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zyx0x/nurse-prescribing-developing-confidence-autonomy-and-collaboration
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