CNA's passing meds

[nurseleigh]

I have heard tales that in some states the CNA's are the ones who pass meds. I was just wondering if any of you live in any of these states that supposedly do this and if the CNA courses are more diverse than in a state where they cannot.

I wish i had a list of the suspect states but i have no idea which, if any, actually let this happen.

Thanks for any input

NurseLeigh

[soulfullady]

Thank you LPN1974. I will start with the state reps, and the SBON. Yeah, it doesn't take a rocket scientist, but it takes a qualified nurse to know what the heck those pills in the cup do! I wonder if med passers know what adverse reactions to look for. Will they be trained on checking the apical pulse when giving digoxin, or what to do if someone has an anaphylactic reaction? Either way, the whole idea is absurd, IMO. Thanks again for your input...I'll let you know what I find out.

[hematology_gal]

I am absolutely appalled by all of this!!! I wasn't aware that cna's or any other unlicensed personnel were being allowed to dispense meds. Please don't misunderstand me, there are some really great cna's out there. But, they simply are NOT qualified to do this. It appears that saving a dollar is clearly more important than saving a life. At least at some facilities. This is infuriating to me!!!! :offtopic:

eta: btw what does IMO mean?

[arizonanurse]

eta: btw what does IMO mean?

IMO = in my opinion

IMHO = in my humble opinion