As a nurse, you are responsible for the care and health of all of your patients. At times, this can be an overwhelming responsibility, especially with regard to pharmacology. With so many potential adverse drug reactions, it is essential that nurses have a comprehensive and easy-to-use reference available at their fingertips. It's a good idea to purchase a comprehensive drug guide which is easy to reference and offers quick, straightforward ways of looking up information. If you are a nurse within a medical specialty, some specialty drug references are available.

One Tool with Many Uses
Many health care facilities require job applicants to complete a preliminary pharmacology exam, to ensure a basic understanding of commonly used pharmaceuticals. Most nurses in the hospital setting carry a pocket-sized drug handbook for speedy reference. A nursing drug handbook is an excellent resource, whether you're preparing for an exam, brushing up on your knowledge, or researching information for a specific patient.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is your one-stop resource for nursing drug handbooks. Take your time and browse our comprehensive selection, including Lippincott's Nursing Drug Guide, Nursing 2008 Drug Handbook by Springhouse Publishing and Nurse's Essential Drug Guide 2006. For super-fast reference, take a look at Nursing Rapid-Fire Drug Facts or MediQuik Drug Cards.

A number of specialty nursing drug handbooks are also available. Hospital nurses will love the quick and easy reference of Nursing I.V. Drug Handbook and Medical Pocket Reference: Critical Care Drugs. One of the most popular items is offered by Springhouse and is called Clinical Pharmacology Made Incredibly Easy! You will find a comprehensive listing of our nursing drug handbooks at our nursing store, by visiting LWW.com/nursing.