IV push medications - nursing students

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Are there any states that do not allow RN students to give IV push medications? I know that many states do not allow LPNs to give IV push meds. Many schools do not allow students to give IV push meds and some only allow it in the last semester in the presense of an RN. Are students not allowed to give IV push meds because of liability issues or because it is state law?

When I was a student nurse I was able to push IV meds..it just depends

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Specializes in critical care.

I believe it is state law here in PA.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

We were allowed to give IVP medications under direct supervision, either from our instructor or from another RN. We were never to give IVP medications alone.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
I believe it is state law here in PA.

Interesting...anyone know of any other states?

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Interesting...anyone know of any other states?

I'm a student in PA and I've been giving meds IV push since practically my first day on the floor.

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