Ferguson Nursing 112 Fundamental Concepts of Nursing
Supplemental Resources
Essentials of Pharmacology for Nurses by Call Number: EbookISBN: 9780335261963Publication Date: 2015This ideal pharmacology starter text for nurses focuses on the drug knowledge needed in order to practice as a newly qualified nurse.
- Pharmacology For NursesThe JSCC Libraries Guide to Pharmacology which includes Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy and Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy.
Instructions
- Each reading is provided as a hyperlink and as a PDF for downloading/printing.
- PDFs are indicated by the following icon:
- Video content may only be viewed via the link and any item that includes a video will be noted.
- Note that any video content will not be included in a downloaded PDF.
Concept: Pharmacology
| Concept | Exemplars |
| Pharmacology |
Medications [Except IV]
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Medications
- Streaming Video: The Rights of Medication Administration: Taylor's Video Guide to Clinical Nursing SkillsSee specific nursing skills--including effective patient communications--demonstrated in realistic nurse-patient and student-instructor interactions in this series of essential nursing procedures. In this video: the rights of medication administration. (1:06 minutes)
- Streaming Video: The Rights of Medication Administration: Taylor's Video Guide to Clinical Nursing Skills Full Video (01:06)This instructional film demonstrates the procedure for administering oral medication to hospitalized children, including the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
- Bar Coding: Medication Administration System -- UsingFollow this link to the Nursing Practice & Skill.
- Bar Coding Medication Administration System UsingDownload/print the Nursing Practice & Skill.
- Medication Errors: Bar-Coded Medication AdministrationFollow this link to the Evidence Based Care Sheet.
- Medication Errors Bar-Coded Medication AdministrationDownload/print the Evidence Based Care Sheet.
- Medication Errors: Preventing -- General PrinciplesFollow this link to the Nursing Practice & Skill.
- Medication Errors Preventing -- General PrinciplesDownload/print the Nursing Practice & Skill.
Dosage Calculations
- Dosage Calculations Made Incredilby Easy!Follow the link to the full resource guide on Dosage Calculations Made Incredibly Easy! This contains everything health care practitioners need to review and students need to learn about calculating drug dosages.
Drug Guides from the Nursing Reference Center Plus
- Nursing Reference Center Plus This link opens in a new windowVideos, Care Plans, Core Measures Topics and More. Master nursing best practices with the premier source for evidence-based information designed specifically for nurses. Unmatched in scope, nurses use Nursing Reference Center Plus to get answers to questions quickly, access care plans, watch video demonstrations, strengthen nursing skills, earn continuing education credits and much more.
Navigate to the Drugs tab for access to the Davis Drug Guide for Nurses and the AHFS Drug Information Essentials.
Content includes:
- Coverage of over 5,000 trade and generic drugs; 50 comprehensive drug classes; IV therapy tips organized by direct IV, intermittent infusion, and continuous Infusion; and comprehensive patient/family teaching and home care tips.
- Comprehensive reference includes over 11,700 drugs plus manufacturers of drug products; separate drug monographs for systemic topical and EENT drug formulations; drug interactions, cautions and toxicity; and extensive dosage and methods of administration.
