Mixing meds for an IV Direct (push)

[RNinRubySlippers, BSN, RN]

Is this common practice where you work? Is it best practice? I am thinking of looking into this for a research study. I just need a but of feedback. What is your hospitals policy?

Thanks all!

Very greatful nursing student :)

[Nesher, BSN, RN]

Could you clarify what meds you are thinking about? Mixing with? (saline I presume)

I can't clarify my hospitals exact policy not being at work to look it up - but I think it depends what drug we are talking about and a lot of nurses I work with mix for example ativan with saline always - guess thats how they were taught - even though all our patients have double lumen hickmans -so it's not a vein irritation issue.