Nurses are the licenses authority to assess residents for reactions to medications and to safeguard against errors in administration of medication. It is the responsibility of professional nursing to be actively involved in curriculum development, delivery of training and provide initial and ongoing evaluation of knowledge, skill and competency. Furthermore, professional nursing must oversee the development of standards, policies and procedures relating to the administration and assistance with self-administration of medications. It is the responsibility of the registered professional nurse to verify the preparation of the unlicensed personnel to perform the administration or assistance with self-administration of medication. Health Care Supervisor.
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