Nursing associates and the administration of intravenous drugs

April 22, 2022

Currently, registered nursing associates working within the trust are unable to check or administer intravenous medications. However, increasing numbers of registered nursing associates are keen to support registered nurses with this clinical task with the objective of improving patient care.

In response to this, we are undertaking a consultation process to ascertain whether the nursing associate role could be extended to include this clinical task. However, this is complex and requires input from various teams across the trust hence your patience is appreciated.

Until this work is completed, nursing associates are not to check or administer intravenous medications. Once the position is clarified and policies and procedures reviewed, there will be an update issued with clear guidance.

In the meantime, any queries should be directed to swbh.nursingassociates@nhs.net. For more information please call ext. 3461