A new chapter in nursing

June Handford, an experienced nurse, found herself stepping into a new role within a nursing home. With this change came fresh challenges and responsibilities, including the need to enhance her knowledge and skills in medication management – cornerstone of her daily work. For June, ensuring precision and safety in medication administration was non-negotiable, and she recognised that her existing knowledge needed an update.

The motivation to grow

“As a nurse, it’s my responsibility to ensure my practice is always up to date,” June explained. “Delivering medications is a significant part of my role, and I need to be exact, correct, and have a deep understanding of all the drugs I’m administering.” With drug rounds occurring four times during each shift, the stakes were high.

June last administered multiple medications in 2014. Since then, the field has evolved significantly, and she knew it was time to bridge the gap. Enrolling in the medications management course became the perfect opportunity to refresh her knowledge and build the confidence required for her new position as lead nurse.

From the very beginning, the medications management course provided June with a structured yet intensive learning experience. Lasting eight weeks and done online, the course combined theoretical insights with practical application, ensuring she could confidently manage the complexities of modern medication administration.

The impact of the course on June’s professional life was profound.

“I’ve gained so much confidence in my role,” she said. “The knowledge I acquired was intense but invaluable. It helped me understand medications more deeply, how they work, how they interact, and how I can administer them safely and effectively.”

The skills she developed have allowed her to approach her drug rounds with greater assurance, ensuring that her patients receive the highest standard of care.

June strongly recommends the medications management course to other nurses, calling it an “invaluable learning curve.”