[Nurse prescribing rights, the UK experience]

Soins. 2016 Oct;61(809):53-57. doi: 10.1016/j.soin.2016.08.011.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The United Kingdom has gradually introduced nurse prescribing. This authorisation is granted upon completion of a theoretical and practical training course. This evolution has been deemed to have had a positive impact twenty years after its implementation.

Keywords: Royaume-Uni; United Kingdom; competency; compétence; formation; infirmière; nurse; prescription; training.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Drug Prescriptions / nursing*
  • Humans
  • Nurses / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Professional Autonomy*
  • United Kingdom