Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 A school nurse, hopefully, is licensed as a RN or LVN. If s/he can make an assessment that the medication will not be in the best interests of the child at that time, s/he has the responsibility, not just the whim to hold the medication. However, s/he must contact the parent, the doctor and discuss this issue with them, document his/her assessment and all conversations. It is also her/his responsibility to be an informed nurse and learn about the child's disability, challenges, or conditions. It is the Nurse Practice Act and you can read it on-line by searching for Texas Board of Registered Nurses. BTW, it (Nurse Practice Act) crosses borders and transfers across states. Darla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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