Gerontological Nurse Ventures
*Home>>>Nursing Assistant

Can you pass medication if your not a nurse, but if your a nurse assistant in a rehab facility?


Can you pass medication if your not a nurse, but if your a nurse assistant in a rehab facility?

As a CNA, no, you cannot administer medications. Some long-term care facilities do have Medication Technicians. They are required to take courses and pass an exam, then will need on the job training. They work alongside a Nurse when dispensing medications. I'm unsure as to how long the courses are. I am hopeful that this is not what Nurses are asking you to do. If so, simply refuse and, tell them that you are not trained to perform this task. After all, your CNA license can be revoked. It's not worth putting yourself in jeopardy. I hope that this is helpful.

No.

It is against the law to pass medications if you are not trained to do so and have not had and passed a medication class.
It is also very dangerous and could get you sued real quick as well as the institution where you are working. Refuse to pass medications for your own well being as well as the patients safety. GL

Absolutely not. Not even if an RN or an LVN tell you to. If that happens tell them you cannot do this and if necessary go over their heads. It is unlikely that that would happen but you are asking for some reason. If you are a CNA your license can and probably will be pulled PERMANENTLY! You have to take a course to become a medication aide and it is not an easy course.
Don't give meds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tags
  Home Nursing   Private Nurse   Male Nurse   Nursing Career   Nursing Job   Nursing Association   Nursing Assistant   Nurse Salary   Nurse Practitioner   Nursing Profession   Travel Nursing   Surgical Nursing
Related information
  • How do i get recertified in ca for nurse assistant when i haven't worked for about 3years but 10 ys exps?

    You will probably have to go back through the testing. I did get hired to nursing assistant job one time when my certification had lapsed by a couple of months and the person who hired me called so...

  • I need to take the state test for nursing assistants in Ohio where do I go to take the test?

    Go to hdmaster.com. Click on Ohio STNA and then print up the 1402 and 1101 forms. I hope this helps.

    ...
  • I want to practise in computer for state nurse assistant examination can u help me to find good site fro th

    Looks like you could use some practice in English first.

    ...
  • What does it take to become a Certified Nurses Assistant?

    nursing homes and sometimes hospitals too. (In our state) if you apply for employment and get hired the nursing home will often pay for the classes and state test.

    ...
  • I am looking for info on Fla certification perrtaining to nurse assistant. How long is it good for?

    Q. Does my Florida nursing assistant certificate expire? A. Under current Florida law, the nursing assistant certification expires on December 31 of odd years, starting in 2005. Renewal forms are ...

  • Can I get a job as a medical assistant in California if I am not a certified nurse assistant?

    talk to your future employer. on the job training means more than the certification.

    ...
  • How much do you get paid to be a nurse assistant in california?

    If you want to make the lowest salary in the world, consult salary.com. That data must be from the 1940's. You have to be the biggest sucker in the world to believe that data. Just for the hec...

  • How many words can you make out of happy nursing assistants day?

    *** assist hand sun gasp sting grass grasp sing sung stung hang shag dang ding dung

    ...
  •  

    Categories--Copyright/IP Policy--Contact Webmaster