PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSES IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

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Dear nurses,

Learn more about  : Avoiding medication errors

Medical abbreviations and 

 Safe medication administration

Over morning coffee

Common causes of medication errors

The nurse above is about to make a medication error.
This is very poor judgement on her part.

Here are some helpful pointers for good medication administration:
- Follow MD orders

- Remember the five or more rights
- DO NOT USE COLOR CODING AS YOUR ONLY GUIDELINE.
Remember, many pills may have the same color, but that does not
mean they are of equal strength.
- If you are a new nurse and you are uncertain, consult with a more
 experienced nurse to help you out.

- Always follow your Institution's policies and procedures

Learn more about: Communication skills