The modules can be easily subdivided for discussion and assignments. The text in each chapter was easy to read, comprehend and divided into smaller reading sections. References were evidenced-based and comprehensive. Answer keys were provided at the end of the book. The consistency in the presentation of information in each chapter were formatted in the same way starting from learning objectives, introduction, basic concepts and principles, medication types, effects, considerations and safety in preparation and administration, module learning activities, interactive activities, critical thinking activities and a glossary. The book was easy to read and understand specially for first year nursing students as well as advancing students in nursing. The table of content and organization of topics were clearly mapped out. The language and glossary helped the reader to have a clear understanding of the technical terminology in pharmacology. The length of each chapter and subsections were not so lengthy to lose the interest of the reader, making it easy to understand and remember. This book is definitely a good resource for the first semester nursing students taking up pharmacology for the first time as well as graduate nurses seeking to review topics covered in the various chapters. I would recommend referencing the answer keys as well. Some references used were more than 5 years old which I am sure will be updated. Appropriate references are found in each section. Information, figures, tables were found to be evidenced-based, error-free, and unbiased. The references were evidenced-based and comprehensive. Each chapter covered the learning objectives, an introduction, basic concepts and principles, medication types, effects, considerations and safety in preparation and administration, module learning activities and interactive activities, critical thinking activities and a glossary. The Table of Content was easy to read and well organized. The Nursing Pharmacology OER by the Wisconsin Technical College System authored by Chippewa Valley Technical College is comprehensive for entry level nursing students that covers areas aligned with our curriculum and end of program student learning outcomes in pharmacology. Reviewed by Alicia Layne, RN, MSN, Assistant Professor, Massachusetts Bay Community College on 6/8/21
The activities can help students apply their learning and assess their understanding of the content. I appreciate the interactive and critical thinking activities throughout each chapter. The book also provides links to additional resources for the reader to learn more about cultural considerations. The book has a section dedicated to cultural and social determinates related to medication administration and provides specific examples. The table of contents includes hyperlinks to take the reader directly desired section of the book. Medications are group together by body system they work on, and the pharmacological classifications are appropriately placed.
It is easily divisible into smaller reading sections with medications being broke down into pharmacological classifications within each chapter. A glossary is included at the end of each chapter. Chapters are organized in the same format and includes the same important information for safe medication administration.
Medications are grouped by concept/system it affects and then broken down even further into pharmacological classification in each chapter.Įach chapter starts with a basic concept overview to help the reader better understand the action of medications. New medications are continuously being developed, and it would be easy to add those to this book. The medication information included is up to date. It is a great book to help nursing students learn medications. I also like that it includes a chapter on legal and ethical considerations for medication administration. It includes action, indication, nursing considerations, adverse effects, patient teaching/education, and a medication grid for each classification. The book covers majority of the classifications of medications with a strong emphasis on nursing implications and safe medication administration.
Reviewed by Rachel Seltz-Falk, Professor of Practice of Nursing Level 1, Grand View University on 12/23/21 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.
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