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£12

£12
On-Demand course
6 hours
All levels
Nursing & Prescribing Course focuses on strengthening clinical knowledge around medicines management, prescribing principles, and safe decision-making within modern healthcare settings. Clear emphasis is placed on understanding prescribing frameworks, pharmacology essentials, patient assessment considerations, and professional accountability linked to medication use. Content is structured to support nurses and healthcare professionals seeking deeper insight into how prescribing decisions are formed, reviewed, and documented across varied care environments. Learning is delivered fully online, allowing study through well-organised modules designed to build confidence in theoretical understanding without requiring physical attendance.
Nursing & Prescribing Course also explores legal, ethical, and patient-centred perspectives that influence prescribing responsibilities in the UK healthcare system. Topics cover prescription safety, dosage awareness, monitoring outcomes, and risk awareness while maintaining high professional standards. The course is written in a clear, engaging tone that balances clinical seriousness with a refined sense of approachability, making complex concepts easier to follow. Suitable for professional development, this course supports career progression by enhancing knowledge, credibility, and academic confidence, adding recognised value to a professional profile within nursing and healthcare support roles.
Learning outcomes:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of nurse prescribing
Understand the legal and ethical aspects of prescribing medication
Learn how to manage common medication-related problems
Gain knowledge of prescribing medication for patients with specific health conditions
Explore the challenges and future of nurse prescribing
Be equipped to confidently prescribe medication in a variety of healthcare settings
This course is developed by industry experts and is packed with several insightful modules to give you a proper understanding of Nursing & Prescribing and allow you to accelerate your career.
Key Benefits
Learning materials of the course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort
Freedom to study at your own pace
24/7 access to the Nursing & Prescribing course materials for 12 months
Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday)
This course covers a wide range of topics, including legal and ethical considerations, medicine management, anxiety disorders in adults, prescribing in pregnancy and lactation, and much more. It's designed for registered nurses who want to expand their knowledge and skills and become competent prescribers.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Legal and Ethical Aspects
Module 3: Medicine Management
Module 4: Anxiety Disorders in Adults
Module 5: Liver Diseases: Diagnosis
Module 6: Common Problems: Pharmacological Management
Module 7: Anti-Microbial Prescribing
Module 8: Cardiac Problems
Module 9: Neurological Problems
Module 10: Palliative Cares
And many more...
Course Assessment
You will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test upon completing an online module. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.
Exam & Retakes:
It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).
Nurses who want to become competent prescribers
Nurses who want to develop their knowledge and skills in prescribing medication
Healthcare professionals who want to understand the legal and ethical considerations of prescribing medication
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, with enrolment open to anyone!
Advanced nurse practitioner (£38,890 - £77,850 per year)
Nurse consultant (£43,000 - £89,000 per year)
Community matron (£37,890 - £52,820 per year)
Prescribing nurse (£24,907 - £44,503 per year)
Primary care nurse (£24,214 - £37,267 per year)
Clinical nurse specialist (£37,890 - £48,514 per year)