Pharmacology in Nursing Australian & New Zealand - 4th Edition

Pharmacology in Nursing focuses on the use of medications within the healthcare environment in Australia and New Zealand.

Taking a body systems approach, this text is written specifically for nursing students and highlights the need for nurses to understand the science behind medications alongside clinical requirements for medication administration, safety, patient/client education and dosage calculation. Medication tables provide an overview of important medication information, including indications, active ingredients and nursing considerations. ‘Practical and professional application’ boxes ensure that the theory is shown in context, and the text layout is appealing to the reader. Emphasis is placed on clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based research.

About the Authors

Dr. Bonita Broyles is a former course coordinator and instructor at Piedmont Community College, where she twice received the Faculty Excellence Award, in addition to multiple Outstanding Faculty Awards. Sussan Pleunik was a lecturer at the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF, Vic. Branch), and had an affiliation with La Trobe University.

Associate Professor Rachel Page is Head of School of Health Sciences, Massey University. Rachel has more than 25 years of research experience in the area of metabolism and disease process. Professor Emilio Badoer, PhD, has considerable teaching and administrative duties within the School of Medical Sciences at RMIT University.

Barry S. Reiss is Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy at the Albany College of Pharmacy in Albany, New York. Mary E. Evans is the Associate Dean for Research and Doctoral Study at the University of Southern Florida's College of Nursing.