Teaching students to administer medications safely.

Linda Koharchik; Phyllis Maria Flavin

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Teaching students to administer medications safely.

April 19, 2017

Koharchik L, Flavin PM. Am J Nurs. 2017;117(1):62-66.

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Students are likely to make mistakes as they develop medication administration competencies. This commentary describes strategies to teach nursing students safe medication practices, including mathematical skill development and small group training.

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