Title: Module 9: Introduction
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 9

It is the responsibility of the nurse to utilize the six rights of medication administration safely. The impact of medication errors must be understood and acknowledged. The vigilant nurse is necessary in delivering all forms of medication administration and intravenous therapy.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate use of the six rights of medication administration in prevention of medication administration.
- Describe legal responsibilities of the nurse related to administering medications, intravenous fluids and blood products.
- Apply the use of the nursing process to the skill of medication administration.
- Identify the procedures and techniques for safely administering medications by all routes.
- Prepare and administer medications by all routes.
- Demonstrate documentation of medication administration.
- Describe potential complications of intravenous therapy and associated nursing responsibilities to manage each.
- Calculate medication dosages and intravenous therapy flow rates for clients accurately.

Readings

- Text A Silvestri - Chapter 14, 15, 17
- Text B Potter & Perry - Chapter 35