Medication administration

1. Summarize the practical nurse’s legal responsibilities in medication administration.

2. Implement the ten rights of medication administration for assigned group of patients.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of essential information of prescribed medications prior to administration.

4. Identify lifespan issues that influence drug metabolism.

5. Incorporate teaching methods used for patient medication education utilizing the RN initiated teaching plan.

6. Evaluate safety parameters employed by student and facility during medication administration experience.

7. Discuss the interprofessional communication required to maintain safe medication administration.

8. Reflect upon the medication cart experience including both positive and negative components.