Re: WCCCD Students - Is this OK? Originally Posted by missgigius
... I thought that you had to have a license to pass meds and as a student I wouldn't even go near narcotics....
Actually you don't have to be a fully licensed RN to pass meds or narcotics. You can be certified to do so such as in the case of Direct Care Workers that work in group homes/institutions.
As a certified DCW I passed meds for well over five years before entering nursing school. I had to handle psychotropics, narcotics (plus doing narcotic count with coworkers), etc.
Personal liability is definitely my greatest concern. I simply don't want to be doing something outside of our code of ethics. I guess I'll abide by the rule: when in doubt don't do it. Thanks for responding.
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