Endocrine Abstracts

There are more registered Independent Nurse Prescribers than ever before, and with the advent of paediatric specific prescribing courses and more advanced clinical practice degrees, these numbers will certainly increase. The advantages of practising as an independent nurse prescriber can benefit patient care, improve patient safety, and enhance the overall quality of care a patient receives. This presentation will explore these concepts and introduce advanced clinical skills involved in prescribing, such as focus on clinical assessment, the prescribing process itself, and legal issues surrounding paediatric prescribing practice. It is envisaged that paediatric endocrine nurses listening who hold the qualification – or who wish to study it – will share their experiences from their practice.