Administering Tylenol to a friend

[Em31200]

Hi everyone, I'm a second semester nursing student and today in class my professor said something interesting I had never considered. We are learning about medication administration currently and her question was: "Your best friend is at your house and complains of a headache. She asks you for some of your Tylenol. Do you give it to her?" Almost everyone said yes that it was ok because it was your friend, not in your job setting, and she was a consenting adult capable of making her own decision to take the medication. Our professor said that was wrong and that you can't give any medication to your friend because you are not a licensed prescriber and you could lose your license if something happened your friend. She also said that same applies to your own children. So what are you supposed to do if your kid is sick and needs cough medication? You're always accountable if something bad were to happen?

[RNdynamic]

Haha well unfortunately I'm in a monitoring program because I'm an alcoholic/addict in recovery so the klonopin is out of the question. Not sure risperidone is the right fit for me. Last January I was in the psychiatric hospital for a couple weeks and I had been put on 400mg seroquel daily. That stuff definitely helped slow my mind down but I stopped taking it when I went to rehab. These days I'm not on any meds except for a monthly vivitrol shot.

[Farawyn]

Uh oh... Opening a can of worms, I see.

Luckily, I have popcorn.

I kind of agree with that. He's saying specialized are not smarter than generalists. All nurses with an interest and a modicum of intelligence can learn the skills.

At least I *think* that's what he's saying.

[offlabel]

I'm going to out on a limb here and say that I doubt that's how the story really went down.... could be wrong I suppose, but there's probably more to the story. My opinion.

[Farawyn]

I'm going to out on a limb here and say that I doubt that's how the story really went down.... could be wrong I suppose, but there's probably more to the story. My opinion.

Which one? Tricuits or Tylenol on the throat?

[RNdynamic]

I kind of agree with that. He's saying specialized are not smarter than generalists. All nurses with an interest and a modicum of intelligence can learn the skills.

You're correct. I do believe that. If a person is willing, I don't think critical care is out of anybody's grasp. Real controversial I know.

[WellThatsOod]

Don't even...

So... A paper cut isn't grounds for an ER visit...?

[Farawyn]

So... A paper cut isn't grounds for an ER visit...?

Only if you don't have insurance, don't speak English, and need dilauded for the pain.

[brillohead, ADN, RN]

So... A paper cut isn't grounds for an ER visit...?

Only if you don't have insurance, don't speak English, and need dilauded for the pain.

You forgot the ambo. MUST come in via EMS!!!!!!!!

Sheesh.... amateurs.

PS -- Hey, what does a gal have to do around here to get an invite into the COB society????

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

PS -- Hey, what does a gal have to do around here to get an invite into the COB society????

Write me a check for the dues. Gotta fund the vacations somehow!

And yeah, the OP makes zero sense. My coworkers and I keep a communal bottle of ibuprofen available in our supervisor's office. It's not like we actually hand them out- it's self serve, much like if someone comes to my house and asks for something OTC.

[Farawyn]

You forgot the ambo. MUST come in via EMS!!!!!!!!

Sheesh.... amateurs.

PS -- Hey, what does a gal have to do around here to get an invite into the COB society????

You're doing it right now.

[margin261]

Sure you can. A little clonazepam and risperidone and you'll be right as rain.

Probably would be contraindicated with the whipits....

(Sorry, couldn't stop myself)

[Farawyn]

Probably would be contraindicated with the whipits....

(Sorry, couldn't stop myself)

Warm apple crisp wouldn't be, and is also very soul soothing.