Managing medicines can seem a daunting prospect for new nursing students, but it is a crucial skill they must develop from day one to provide safe care to their patients. This book specifically supports first year pre-registration students in meeting the required UK competencies for medicines management needed for progression into the second year. It is structured around the UK's NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Essential Skills Clusters, providing a clear introduction to law, calculations, administration, introductory pharmacology, patient communication, and contextual issues applied to medicines management. The book is written in user-friendly language and uses patient scenarios to explain concepts and apply theory to practice.

This book will help nursing students master the key learning skills they need to be successful in their academic career. It clearly explains the core skills they will need right from the start of their coursework, such as writing, numeracy skills, and how to organize studies. It also introduces more advanced skills that students will need as the course progresses, such as research and evidence-based practice. The book - based on scholarship in the UK - shows how to use these important skills to succeed both at the university level and as a registered nurse.