Antibiotic stewardship: The role of clinical nurses and nurse educators. (January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sumner, Sharon; Forsyth, Sandra; Collette-Merrill, Katreena; Taylor, Caroline; Vento, Todd; Veillette, John; Webb, Brandon
• Is Part Of: Nurse education today. Volume 60(2018)
• Page Start: 157
• Page End: 160
• Publication Date: 2018-01
• Subjects: Antibiotic stewardship -- Education -- Antibiotic resistance -- Scripting; Nursing -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Education, Nursing -- Periodicals; Soins infirmiers -- Étude et enseignement -- Périodiques; Nursing -- Study and teaching; Periodicals; 610.7307
• DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2017.10.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0260-6917

Abstract

Highlights: Resistance to antibiotics is an increasing problem around the world. Antibiotic stewardship is a multidisciplinary effort. Nurses are well suited to implement antibiotic stewardship at the point of care. Resources for nursing education about antibiotic stewardship is needed. Educators could ensure success of antibiotic stewardship by empowering nurses.