Question

[Recycled]

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I know this is probably state-dependent, but I was wondering if anyone knows of the legality, in general, of allowing RNs (and in some cases, LPNs) to provide all of the typical "medication counseling" for a new medication order. If RNs can provide all of this information (how to take, side effects, interactions, etc), is there even a need for clinical RPhs?

I am definitely not trolling, I've just never seen this done before and wondering if anyone can provide feedback. Thank you!

 

[npage148]

Yes they can and are required to, at least in NYS. In realty, clinical pharmacist are not required in any hospital setting and kinda need to justify their existence by cost savings.

 

[Recycled]

Wow, ok. Thank you. This is what I figured, but I read through the nursing board laws of my state and didn't see anything specific. There are specific guidelines that apply to both students of nursing and pharmacy, but as far as providing clinical counseling in general, the nursing laws weren't too clear. I appreciate the info.

 

[praetorianz]

RNs definitely shouldn't be doing medication counseling, they have no training in it. I once had an RN tell me how her brand name drug was definitely better than the generic, because who knows what goes into those generics 🙄