Can the registered nurse administer naloxone for a suspected opioid overdose without an order?

The registered nurse may administer naloxone or other opioid antagonist to anyone at risk for having or witnessing an opioid overdose. See the NCQAC's Prevention and Treatment of Opioid-Related Overdoses Advisory Opinion and Frequently Asked Questions for Nursing Professionals of the Prevention and Treatment of Opioid-Related Overdoses for more information.