Do you give OTC meds at Church?

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  1. This is a discussion on Do you give OTC meds at Church? in Parish Nursing, part of Nursing Specialties ... I work on the nurse ministry at church. Our lead nurse said we are allowed to give OTC medicine...

    by Feb 21
    I work on the nurse ministry at church. Our lead nurse said we are allowed to give OTC medicine from our medicine cabinet to members 18 and over. I asked if this is okay since nurses are not allowed to dispense, she stated yes.

    I'm still struggling with this. I will follow up with the BON but wanted to see if you all do this. Thanks.
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    by crazy&cuteRN Feb 21 10:47 am
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  4. Feb 21 by
    This poses a fine line. What is the difference of the individual going to CVS or Walgreens and having the techs suggest something for them? Are you being asked to "diagnose" a problem and give the OTC or just provide it if they ask?
  5. Feb 21 by
    The BON states RNS can suggest an OTC medicine. However, it is not clear on whether we can administer. It saysRecommendations of an over-the-counter product does not encompass administration of the medication. Administration of the medication is governed by the policies and procedures of the practice setting.
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    Feb 21 by
    I have OTC meds such as Ibuprophen, Acetaminophen, antacids, etc. available. However, if they ask for something, I ask them what they would prefer. I hand them the bottle and let them get their own meds, checking to see that they take an appropriate dose.
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  7. Feb 21 by
    This is what I usually do. I know handing out OTC meds may seem so minute but I just don't want to take any chances.
    Quote from tnbutterfly
    I have OTC meds such as Ibuprophen, Acetaminophen, antacids, etc. available. However, if they ask for something, I ask them what they would prefer. I hand them the bottle and let them get their own meds, checking to see that they take an appropriate dose.