We have to hand write ours~
Drug Classification
Uses:all uses
Actions:all actions
Names:both generic & trade
Side Effects: life threatening side effects first, define vocab unknown to student in ()
example of Med name & Dose: Generic (trade), dose range
Example of Nursing considerations: list all, putting important ones first
Baseline Assessment:
Intervention/Evaluation:
Patient teaching:
We may use accepted medical abbreviations
All this on a 4x6 WHITE index card, which we can only use our drug book NO internet or purchased drug cards. All this on a 4X6 index card...ouch my hand and carpal tunnel.
Good luck
stanjones1962
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I saw a thread on here about "Looking for a a drug card template" by a nursing student, but I can't find it now. I was in a nursing program back in 2005/2006 but had to drop out due to family issues. I am on my way back to nursing school this month (August) and I'm ready and excited about finishing this time. I am reviewing and preparing myself and I recalled hand writing drug cards. I took what I did before and several suggestions from here and other nurses and came up with my own template on the pc. I created the template in 2010 Excel using a sheet of 4 post cards that I got a box of from Office Depot.
I hope it helps other nursing students like myself. If anyone sees a way to improve it or change it for the better - please let me know. Even it if it just helps you I'd love to hear back from you.