Prescriber Pod

Sally Porter (Pharmacist Lecturer) Jodie Coulson (Nurse Lecturer)
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This Prescriber Pod series applies evidence-based pharmacology to real-world prescribing practice. Co-hosted by a pharmacist and a nurse, who teach on the non-medical programme at the University of York, each episode reviews pharmacological principles and unpacks challenging concepts to deepen understanding and build confidence. Designed to support and inspire, Prescriber Pod aims to empower prescribers to empower people.

Episodes

  1. 10/15/2025

    Are you taking it all in? Drug absorption - part 1

    Overview In this episode, Sally Porter (pharmacist and lecturer at the University of York) and Jodie Coulson (nurse and lecturer at the University of York) talk about drug absorption. They discuss challenging concepts, like first-pass metabolism and bioavailability. The content is underpinned by the evidence base and related to clinical practice. The next episode will be Are you still taking it all in? Where Sally and Jodie further discuss drug absorption. Key moments Learning objectives Overview of absorptionProcesses that feature in drug absorptionBioavailabilitySummary of key pointsResources PhysioPathoPharmaco. (2019). Bioavailability and First Pass Metabolism. [Video]. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQQns7RAUzA [Accessed 24 March 2025]. Postpod learning Students on the non-medical prescribing programme at the University of York can access ‘Postpod learning’ activities, from the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, which are designed to facilitate deep-level processing (Marton and Säljö 1976). Quality assurance Visit the Prescriber Pod hub for quality assurance information, including source material. Key words Pharmacology; absorption; prescribing; evidence-based practice; education; healthcare professionals

    15 min
  2. Do I know you? An introduction to the pharmacology series.

    10/14/2025

    Do I know you? An introduction to the pharmacology series.

    Overview In this episode, Sally Porter (pharmacist and lecturer at the University of York) and Jodie Coulson (nurse and lecturer at the University of York) talk about why they developed 'Prescriber Pod' and provide a brief introduction to pharmacology. The content is underpinned by the evidence base and related to clinical practice. The next episode will be Are you taking it all in? Where Sally and Jodie discuss drug absorption. Key moments Introduction to the ‘Prescriber Pod’ Pharmacology podcast seriesLearning objectivesOverview of pharmacologySummary of key pointsResources Blaber, A., Morris, H., and Collen, A. (2018). Independent Prescribing for Paramedics. 1st edn. Bridgwater: Class Professional. Courtenay, M. and Griffiths, M. (2010). Independent and Supplementary Prescribing: An Essential Guide. 2nd edn. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. McGavock, H. (2016). How Drugs Work: Basic Pharmacology for Health Professionals. 4th edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press. Nuthall, G. (2007). The hidden lives of learners. Wellington: NZCER Press. Robertson, D. (2017). Introduction to pharmacokinetics. Nurse Prescribing, 15(3), 146-148. Sherrington, T. (2020). Re-reading Nuthall’s Hidden Lives of Learners. Insights from a classic. 15 February 2020. Teacherhead. [Online]. Available at: http://bit.ly/3KRiz9I [Accessed 12 October 2024]. Still, K. (2021). Hidden Lives of Learners (III). 6 June 2021. Edventures. [Online]. Available at: https://www.kristianstill.co.uk/wordpress/2021/06/06/hidden-lives-of-learners-iii/ [Accessed 12 October 2024]. Disclaimer Prescriber Pod publishes podcasts aimed at Health Sciences students in the United Kingdom, particularly healthcare professionals undertaking the non-medical prescribing programme at the University of York. The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute healthcare advice and is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s clinical judgement, patient care or treatment. The views expressed are those of the speakers. Listeners should also be aware that healthcare professionals may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others. Postpod learning Students on the non-medical prescribing programme at the University of York can access ‘Postpod learning’ activities, from the University’s Virtual Learning Environment , which are designed to facilitate deep-level processing (⁠Marton and Säljö 1976⁠). Quality assurance Visit the ⁠Prescriber Pod hub⁠ at www.prescriberpod.uk for quality assurance information, including source material. Key words Pharmacology; prescribing; evidence-based practice; education; university; healthcare professionals

    18 min
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This Prescriber Pod series applies evidence-based pharmacology to real-world prescribing practice. Co-hosted by a pharmacist and a nurse, who teach on the non-medical programme at the University of York, each episode reviews pharmacological principles and unpacks challenging concepts to deepen understanding and build confidence. Designed to support and inspire, Prescriber Pod aims to empower prescribers to empower people.

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  • Creator
    Sally Porter (Pharmacist Lecturer) Jodie Coulson (Nurse Lecturer)
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
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  • Copyright
    © Sally Porter (Pharmacist Lecturer) Jodie Coulson (Nurse Lecturer)
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    Prescriber Pod