Question
Does the registered nurse need a written order to administer medications from a properly labeled prescription bottle?
Answer
The label will suffice if the label completed following state law, is legible, properly identified, has the name of the patient on it, and the medication prescription has not expired. The facility or employer may require a prescription or other authentication/documentation for verification. The registered nurse is always responsible for verifying the order with the prescriber if there are concerns.
FAQ Category
Dispensing, Compounding, Legend Drugs, Controlled Substances
Audience