UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND

NURSE PRESCRIBING V150

CASE STUDY

COURSE: NURS09125

BANNER NUMBER: B00113677

DATE OF SUBMISSION
13/12/10

COURSE LEADER

FRANCES DOWNER

WORD COUNT: 3745

CONTENTS PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION & GENERAL OVERVIEW, Pgs3-4.

2. ASSESSMENT PROCESS, Pgs 5-8

3. TREATMENT OPTIONS, Pgs 9-12.

4. EVALUATION, Pgs 13-16

5. CONCLUSION. Pg 17

6. COPY OF PRESCRIPTION, Pg 18

7. REFERENCE SECTION, Pgs 19-23

8. BIBLIOGRAPHY, Pg 24.

INTRODUCTION

In the following case study, the author will discuss the issues surrounding a seventy-year-old female with a chronic neuropathic ulcer on the sole of her right foot and the rationale and implications of prescribing in the community setting.

The author a (trainee nurse prescriber) will display the need for a robust assessment, exploring all areas of health and well-being in order to achieve a safe outcome. The author will further follow current guidelines and be mentored by a senior nurse prescriber throughout the process. The aim of the case study is to display the implications involved in issuing a nurse prescription if deemed appropriate. With regard to writing a prescription as a qualified practioner, the author will adhere to the guidance within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2006a) standards for safe prescribing.

To protect this patient’s identity and maintain confidentiality, she will be referred to as Mrs X throughout the case study in accordance with the code of conduct (NMC 2008a).

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Originally, Mrs X had presented to her General Practioner (GP) with signs and symptoms of infection in her ulcer, which had not responded to systemic antibiotics, therefore admission to hospital was arranged for further investigations and intravenous therapy. It was during her inpatient stay that further