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Analysis of Medication Errors and near Misses Made by Nursing Students

  • Tabatha Teal EMAIL logo , Jan Emory and Susan Patton

Abstract

Despite extensive research and technological advancements, errors related to medication administration continue to rise annually. The body of evidence surrounding medication errors has focused largely on licensed practicing nurses. Nursing students can offer a unique perspective regarding medication administration as their foundation for professional psychomotor skills and cognitive abilities are developed. The purpose of this study was to explore the variables related to medication errors made by pre-licensure nursing students. Data were collected from 2013–2015 in a pre-licensure program. Students completed a post-error survey available in Google Forms. One hundred thirteen responses to the error report were completed. By exploring the factors related to medication errors among nursing students, teaching and learning strategies forming the foundations of medication administration can improve professional nursing practice and improve safety and quality of care.

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Received: 2019-05-08
Revised: 2019-09-09
Accepted: 2019-10-01
Published Online: 2019-11-26

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