Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing

• Assess and consult with patient/clients, clients, parents and carers • Undertake a thorough history, including medication history and current medication (including over-the-counter, alternative and complementary health therapies) to inform diagnosis • Understand and apply the relevant legislation to the practice of nurse prescribing • Critically appraise, use sources of information/advice and decision support systems in prescribing practice • Understand the influences that can affect prescribing practice, and demonstrate your understanding by managing your prescribing practice in an ethical way • Understand and apply knowledge of drug actions in prescribing practice

Have a professional qualification (Diploma, Degree or equivalent) Hold a minimum of two years appropriate clinical experience as a registered nurse. Have appropriate background knowledge and experience. Demonstrate the ability to study at academic level 6 (degree level) Have an approved Mentor or Practice Teacher, normally recognised by the employing / Health Service commissioning organisation as having relevant experience and training in the supervision support and assessment of trainees

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• Chesterfield, United Kingdom