Medication
Ensuring the safe, effective and ethical administration of medication is an important component of nursing care. As with any treatment, administering a medication requires knowledge, technical skills and judgment. The Medication practice standard outlines a nurse’s accountabilities when administering medication in all practice settings.
Objectives
- Identify your accountabilities related to medication in your individual practice.
- Describe the regulatory and legislative requirements related to medication practice.
- Describe your responsibility for advocating for quality medication practices in your practice setting.
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