Question
Can the registered nurse administer medications following standing orders?
Answer
The nursing laws and rules do not prohibit the competent and appropriately trained registered nurse from administering medications following standing orders. See the NCQAC Standing and Verbal Orders Advisory Opinion for guidelines and recommendations. The registered nurse should use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if administering medications following a specific standing order within the registered nurse’s regulatory and individual scope of practice.
FAQ Category
Dispensing, Compounding, Legend Drugs, Controlled Substances
Audience