The right person.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Patient Care

Background:

• A debate exists regarding the administration of intravenous (IV) drugs.
• Concerns have been raised about professional responsibility and patient care in IV drug administration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assert the qualifications of nurses in administering IV drugs.
• To advocate for nurses as the most competent professionals for IV drug administration.

Main Methods:

• Nurses undergo intensive training courses.
• Practical assessments and certification validate competence in IV drug administration.

Main Results:

• Nurses achieve a high level of qualification through dedicated training and assessment.
• Physicians often lack formal training or equivalent qualifications for IV drug administration.

Conclusions:

• Nurses are the most qualified professionals to administer IV drugs.
• Patient care quality is maximized when IV drug administration is performed by trained and certified nurses.