Mark Currivan Books

It is often said that important secrets are 'hidden in plain sight.' This book aims to simplify the learning of medication by visually deconstructing drug names, revealing their concealed meanings. As medication administration becomes increasingly vital due to demographic changes, more individuals are taking multiple drugs as part of complex therapeutic regimes. Consequently, a solid understanding of drug classification is essential for healthcare professionals. Nursing students frequently report that medication management is one of the most challenging aspects of their training, often feeling that pharmacology receives insufficient attention in crowded syllabi. This book is unique, having emerged from clinical tutorials designed for nursing students in acute hospital settings. It was created in response to students' requests for tools to improve their proficiency in drug administration, including assistance with pronouncing difficult drug names. This anxiety can hinder students from asking important questions. Unlike traditional pharmacology texts, this book serves as a directory of drugs rather than a formulary, avoiding duplication of resources like the British National Formulary. It does not provide prescribing guidance, dosages, or side effects but focuses on demystifying drug names and classification, tailored to meet the specific educational needs of nursing students.