Question
Can the registered nurse give antineoplastic drugs, including administration by bladder installation?
Answer
The nursing law and rules do not prohibit the competent and appropriately trained registered nurse from giving drugs, including antineoplastic drugs under the direction of an authorized provider. he facility can be more restrictive. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission recommends the registered nurse use the Scope of Practice Decision Tree to determine if the administration of the off-label medication is within his or her regulatory and individual scope of practice. The registered nurse is always individually accountable and responsible for the nursing care the registered nurse provides.
FAQ Category
Dispensing, Compounding, Legend Drugs, Controlled Substances
Audience