Learning Objectives:

General Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of the 10 rights and 4 checks of safe medication administration according to nursing program and competencies

2. Identify proper procedures to confirm drug orders prior to administration

3. Choose the most effective and safest drug, dose, and route to administer based on patient history and physical assessment

Specific Learning Objectives

1. Apply knowledge utilizing a pain assessment tool to determine patient’s need for analgesia

2. Determine appropriate analgesia based on patient history and presentation

3. Recall the steps to safe medication administration and medication checks

4. Outline common adverse and/or side effects from medication on the pediatric population

5. Explain the importance of clarifying medication orders for safe administration

6. Examine the importance of SBAR as an effective tool to communicate patients’ information to other members of the health care team

Cultural Safety Objectives

1. Identify best practices that support effective communication with caregiver(s) of patients that cannot clearly consent

2. Discuss how to respectfully and sensitively address a patient’s previous negative experiences of health care

3. Discuss how a patient’s/Individuals’ racial identity may influence the care they receive