S2E11: Medication Administration Error: A Better Understanding of Medications in Nursing

Welcome back everyone to another episode of the Nurse to Nurse podcast-straight talk with the two skilled nurses Kevin and Starshema!

 

Today we’re going to talk about medication errors. Some of you might be able to understand our point of view in this episode and some might have the slightest idea or knowledge of the drugs you administer or some of you don't (nobody’s perfect). 

 

Medication is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Not knowing the proper formula or dosage leads to the death of the patient, so it is very important to know all these important factors when administering drugs. 

 

What better way to save more lives is to have the proper knowledge and understanding of medications and dosages. Drugs can be dangerous, though, even when they’re meant to improve our health. Taking them correctly and understanding the right way to administer them can reduce the risks.

 

And that’s what we’ll be talking about today. 

 

Key points in what we discussed: 

• 04:07 Vulnerability is our greatest strength
• 7:10 Crying is a natural phenomena 
• 18:20 The importance of this medication in nursing
• 33:35 Story of medication errors
• 42:13 What to look out for when giving Nitro for all brand new nurses
• 55:31 High risks medication drugs

 

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Stay in touch with the hosts 

Connect with Kevin: 

Looking for chart reviews, expert consultation, and legal briefings? Email Kevin at info@morethancpr.com now! 

Website: https://morethancpr.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-stansbury-40b66427/

 

Connect with Starshema:

Are you ready to package up your skills and knowledge and build your personal brand as a nurse? Visit www.iamstarshema.com/buildmybrand to start your journey today!

IG: @nursecoachstarshemaRN

FB: Starshema RN