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This article describes the use of a web-based environment to develop a modularised enrolled nurse (EN) conversion programme. It details the development process and the reasons for choosing a web-based environment for the programme. In the age of multimedia developments, sharing the processes and the problems encountered will benefit those who access future programmes.

This is the second in a series of two articles discussing prescribing in advanced ophthalmic nursing practice in the UK. With the support of ophthalmic nurse practitioners this article explores issues relating to medicines management, the patient's experience and clinical effectiveness. The benefits to patients and professional staff in expedient, quality and cost-effective treatment within ophthalmic care, are identified. Exemplars of ophthalmic nursing practice highlight how services may be significantly more streamlined though non medical prescribing in hospitals.

This article addresses pharmacology and pharmacokinetic principles of main drug groups prescribed in advanced practice in ophthalmology settings. It is the first in a series of two articles which have been developed to underpin advanced practice in ophthalmology. The main body of the article addresses in detail the different types of medications and principles of administration. These are then further developed to focus specifically on conditions in ophthalmic practice.