Here goes nothing

CuriousMe · Oct 30, 2010

Don't you have to check with your instructor before you pass meds? I know in my program, you get everything all set up, then you have to show your instructor to have them check that you've got it all correct before you can actually give them...this happens every time from the time you start passing meds in your 2nd semester to your very last clinical day 4th semester.

In my program we do that first year, but not second or third year. For Jr and Sr years, we only need our instructor or RN with us to administer narcotics or IVP meds.

cmonkey · Oct 31, 2010

I did great! We thought my CI lost a Tylenol 3 but she finfally found it in her pocket.

I had two passes (one pt), one at 1500, one at 2000. The second one was the biggie, but it went fine. My pt was great, and didn't mind having a student which was nice. She also seemed to enjoy the company and attention.

Only four of us passed meds this shift, and the other four will pass next week. After that I'm not sure how it will go. I know we can't do opioids on our own if only because we don't have access to the cabinet. Actually, my CI still doesn't have access, so we have to wait on every pass for a nurse to swipe her finger.

At any rate, it went well and I totally didn't bomb.