John Wiley & Sons eBook The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber

The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as a Prescriber is an authoritative reference guide designed for students and practicing APRNs alike--delivering the evidence-based information required for informed and ethical prescribing of medication in various clinical settings. Now in its second edition, this comprehensive book offers up-to-date coverage of all critical aspects of the prescriber role, including legal and regulatory responsibilities, managing difficult patient situations, assessing and addressing special considerations with controlled substances, and more.

Drawing upon their clinical and professional experience, this respected team of authors provide clear and straightforward information based on current research and reliable evidence, helping readers identify and avoid common prescribing mistakes and pitfalls whilst presenting specific strategies to respond appropriately to an array of typical clinical experiences. This revised edition includes new and expanded chapters with information on authorizing medical marijuana, prescription monitoring programs, electronic prescribing, pharmacogenetics in prescribing and patient response, and issues surrounding controlled substance prescribing and prescribing for opioid use disorder. This leading single-volume resource:

• Addresses the opportunities, challenges and r