One important responsibility of a nurse’s job is to safely administer medications to patients. Medication administration policies are in place to ensure that patients receive the right medication, at the right time, and in the right dose. Failure to follow these policies can have serious consequences for the patient.

There is no doubt that medication errors can be devastating for patients. In fact, studies have shown that medication errors are responsible for a significant number of hospital admissions, and can sometimes even lead to death. However, it is important to note that not all medication errors are created equal. There is a big difference between giving a patient the wrong dose of aspirin and giving them the wrong dose of a controlled substance like morphine. Read more >