Naurel

Hi all- I stumbled onto this site while searching for info on MAP testing in my area(Massachusetts). I am not a nurse but have worked in the field of human services for over 15 years and feel that Nurses are completely overworked and underpaid!!! I used to dispense meds W/O MAP training when I worked in VT. and always thought it was horrible, so many people making mistakes, etc. After getting MAP certified when I worked in MA I felt better about the system and the training process but still saw too many folks who should NEVER have passed the test skate through the practicum(sp?). These same people proceeded to give out meds and made numerous mistakes. I think that med passes should be done by nurses only because you need lots of time and experience to do it right. I like to think of myself as one of the employees who is extra careful not to make errors but feel it's just not appropriate for residential counselors, etc. to be handling medications. I personally don't like the responsibility and honestly don't know enough about the meds I'm handing out to feel ok about doing it.