Who mixes the pitocin with the IV solution?

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Hi I am a student nurse here. Who mixes the pitocin with the isotonic solution. Can the nurse, or does it have to be pharmacy? It is a question on my report that I am having trouble finding the answer to. Thanks

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Hi I am a student nurse here. Who mixes the pitocin with the isotonic solution. Can the nurse, or does it have to be pharmacy? It is a question on my report that I am having trouble finding the answer to. Thanks

I think the Pharmacy usually does it. RNs can do it, but it depends on that particular hospitals protocol about such things.

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Thanks Beth...I appreciate the input.

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

A licensed Registered Nurse can do it as long as there is a doctor's order for it.

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