Administering medications through the nose as an alternative to injections or IVs is becoming increasingly popular in emergency departments and ambulances, according to a new paper.

The orders are then copied again into the medications book. “At this point, the head nurse of the ward goes to the medicine cabinet and begins taking out the required drugs. She then puts each dose of ...

Dr. Kessler, a former commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, is the author of the forthcoming book “Diet, Drugs, and Dopamine: The New Science of Achieving a Healthy Weight ...

Currently, state law allows competent students to self-administer allergy, asthma, and diabetes medications, with parental consent and authorization from the school.

Medications are made to help us, but they can harm us if taken incorrectly. Learn how drugs are administered and why it’s important to do it the right way.

A Creston nurse has been charged with eight felonies and a misdemeanor for stealing several patient's medications and committing insurance fraud.

The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) says it will train its firefighter/EMTS to administer buprenorphine in the field. Buprenorphine is a medication that can be given to patients who are being ...

Pekin hospital also received below average ratings for administering prescriptions, proper computer procedures and communication about medication and patient discharges.