Would you give it to them?

[ProudMom511]

Hello,

I'm a new nurse working in LTC. During my orientation, I saw CNAs ask the nurse for Advil and Tylenol, claiming to have headache...the nurse did give the med to them...I was very uncomfortable watching that..I know that sooner or later I will be the one asked, so, my question is: is this a common and acceptable thing or is it a big NO NO? Any input is appreciated and thanks for reading!

[ohiobobcat]

We keep stock bottles of Tylenol and ibuprofen in our med room that are for staff only. Pharmacy supplies them for us.

[chrisrn24]

I will give my aides Advil, Tylenol, etc. but I just say "which one do you want and how many tabs?"