Research Project and Literature Review

Running Head: Research Project and Literature Review
Assessment 1
Research Project and Literature Review
Question 1: Should Nurses be allowed to prescribe Antibiotics?
Contents

Research Project and Literature Review
Introduction................................................................................................
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Research
Findings......................................................................................................
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Conclusion...................................................................................................
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References...................................................................................................
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Appendix......................................................................................................
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Research Project and Literature Review
Introduction
The first question used for research is ‘Should Nurses be allowed to prescribe
Antibiotics?’ As per the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act, the
Registered Nurses are liable to prescribe the scheduled medications on meeting the
requirements of Registration standards (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
[NMBA], 2017). Last year, NMBA proposed an endorsement for Registered Nurses to
allow them prescribe medications alongside GP and NP. The proposal was opposed
by RACGP due to concern that it would enhance the fragmentation of care and
would have more adverse outcomes than the benefits (Ness, Malcolm, McGivern &
Reilly, 2015).
Inappropriate prescription of antibiotics is a problem. It increases the antimicrobial
resistance. So it is important to explore the prescribing attitude and behavior of
nurses.
In Primary Care Settings, 80% of the antibiotic prescriptions take place (Ness,
Malcolm, McGivern & Reilly, 2015). The RNs mostly prescribe pain medications and
antibiotics for treating infection and other injury related issues. The question was
chosen due to curiosity to find out medical and ethical considerations behind this
practice.
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