Tips to administer medication

Here are my working experiences related to giving medication. Proper medication administration should always follow the five rights: the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right time, and the right route. Besides this protocol, I always remind myself taking notes when the doctor or nurse tells me to start giving a new medication. I will write down the name of the medication, the dose ordered, and any instructions they give me on how to administer it. I will check up the pharmacology reference book about the medication, if I suspect the order or not familiar with the medication. After administration the medication, I will observe the patient’s reaction in order to prevent any adverse effect, drug allergic or drug-drug interaction occurring. Successfully following the protocol can avoid many medication errors. Patient will be safe and heal fast, hence, my nursing goal can be achieved.