Letting CNA pass your meds, bad idea?

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I fill the cups and check for all interactions and whatnot, but anyone have any negative experiences or can think of any possible neg exp with this?

Thanks

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

Would you give an injection that some one else drew up....

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Specializes in Day Surgery/Infusion/ED.

Uh, yeah. Like it's totally illegal and you could lose your license, for starters. :uhoh21:

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.
I fill the cups and check for all interactions and whatnot, but anyone have any negative experiences or can think of any possible neg exp with this?

Thanks

Yes, a VERY bad idea.

Unless you work in a state which sanctions certified medication aides, you are delegating a NURSING function to unlicensed personnel, and then signing the MAR, which indicates that YOU have performed this function.

Run this by your DON and BON. I'm sure you'll get a loud and clear answer.

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Not just a bad idea, a highly illegal one.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

You can't be serious, right??

Unless licensed to do so, CNA's should not be administering medications.

Are you trying to lose your own license?

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
I fill the cups and check for all interactions and whatnot, but anyone have any negative experiences or can think of any possible neg exp with this?

Thanks

Hmm, loss of my nursing license is just one (and enough of one) reason i can think of as to why this practice is a BAAAAAD idea.:uhoh21:

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

Im sorry but I dont understand this. Your profile say's you are a student. Are you asking for future reference or have you seen this done and just getting opinions . Please tell me you joking and you dont participate in this kind of activity.

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Wow great response, to save some face, I'm a student doing this for a essay so don't string me up just yet...

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Specializes in Gerontology.

Very, very bad idea! How do you know the CNA will give the pills to the right patient? Delegating this task is a big mistake in judgement.

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Specializes in Day Surgery/Infusion/ED.
Wow great response, to save some face, I'm a student doing this for a essay so don't string me up just yet...

Then perhaps you should have said so from the beginning.

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Would have been nice to know from the start this was a hypothetical question.

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