New LPN, new job, and IV push...

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I'm a new LPN, and got my first nursing job at an endoscopy center in the procedure room. There is one specific doctor that asks me to push the meds (Versed and Fentanyl) for him after he has begun the procedure because his hand is "contaminated". I'm new at this, and I do what the doctor says. I was told by the nurse that trained me to not ever mention that he lets the LPN's push meds for him. I'm wondering if my license would be on the line if this practice were to ever come to light. I feel that it is my job to do whatever the doctor tells me to, but I don't want to risk my license. Any advice on how to handle this situation?

VERY good news.

And pick up malpractice anyway. http://www.nso.com. If you are in a private office that does procedures you should cover your bite-able hiney.

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