Medication Situation

[Keepstanding, ASN, RN]

If a parent of a student who receives medication continually accuses you of over medicating their child, would you refuse to administer the medication ?

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

We need more info. What is the med? is it PRN or scheduled? Is there an order on file signed by both MD and parent/guardian with specific directions? (I hope)

[SnowyJ, RN]

I would probably get a staff member to witness admin. Or tell the parent he or she has to come in to give it.

[DEgalRN]

I agree that we need more information. But I have to say I would be wary about administering any non-emergency med to a child who's parent was constantly accusing me of incorrectly doing my job.

[Cattz, ADN]

Please tell us more.

[Farawyn]

I wouldn't give it. Let the mom overmedicate her own kid.

[AdobeRN]

If it was a PRN I wouldn't give it or I would call the parent every time the child requests it and let them make the decision whether the med is administered or not.

[OldDude]

I agree with all above; I'd still like to know what you mean by "receives medication continually."

[Keepstanding, ASN, RN]

Liquid Ritalin. I have a doctor's order. Mother has made several comments that I have given him too much and he does not act like himself some afternoons. So of course......it's the nurses fault. What ??? She made mention of this once last year and twice this year so far. I am not risking my license on this L.D. that's for sure. Mother can come and give it. I'm out !!!!

[nursmimi, BSN, RN]

well crud, it is bad enough to have to give Ritalin pills, cannot imagine dealing with liquid! That would make me very nervous. At least pills can be counted and my behind is covered.

[Farawyn]

Liquid Ritalin. I have a doctor's order. Mother has made several comments that I have given him too much and he does not act like himself some afternoons. So of course......it's the nurses fault. What ??? She made mention of this once last year and twice this year so far. I am not risking my license on this L.D. that's for sure. Mother can come and give it. I'm out !!!!

Why can't the kid take it earlier, like AT HOME!

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

Liquid Ritalin. I have a doctor's order. Mother has made several comments that I have given him too much and he does not act like himself some afternoons. So of course......it's the nurses fault. What ??? She made mention of this once last year and twice this year so far. I am not risking my license on this L.D. that's for sure. Mother can come and give it. I'm out !!!!

So I would talk to the MD, clarify the order, and then see if a reduced dose might be more beneficial to the child.