Teaching nurses to prescribe

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Pharmacology for Nurses

Background:

• Nurses require specific training to be granted prescribing rights.
• The ENB-validated module is a prerequisite for nurse prescribers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the structure and delivery of the ENB-validated education module.
• To detail the content covered within the nurse prescribing course.

Main Methods:

• The article describes the pedagogical approach for the course.
• It details the curriculum components and learning objectives.

Main Results:

• The course is designed to equip nurses with the necessary knowledge and skills for safe prescribing.
• Specific modules cover pharmacology, therapeutics, and legal aspects of prescribing.

Conclusions:

• Successful completion of this module enables nurses to apply for prescribing privileges.
• This structured education ensures competent and safe nurse prescribing practice.