How will the adequacy of training for prescribing be measured, in comparison to number of hours of pharmacology in pharmacy undergraduate course and in terms of knowledge base for safe practice?
Nurses who are supported to become extended nurse prescribers will require to have at least 3 years post-registration clinical nursing experience and usually be at E grade or above. This will ensure that nurses nominated to attend the course will possess an excellent foundation relating to understanding their limitations and competency. In addition to their professional accountability and responsibility regarding their clinical care and decision making processes. Ongoing professional development is also essential for all nurses. The national prescribing centre has produced a tool to facilitate this, see www.npc.co.
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