Antibiotic stewardship: The role of clinical nurses and nurse educators

- 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.