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Exploring the Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Compliance with Medication Administration Protocol Among Nursing Students
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This study examined how nursing students understand and carry out medication administration, focusing on their knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with safety protocols. Results showed that the students generally have strong theoretical preparation and hold positive views about patient safety. Their attitudes, particularly their sense of responsibility and awareness of risks, were more closely linked to their compliance than knowledge alone. Although overall performance was good, some areas—such as dosage calculations and handling high-risk medications—need further strengthening. The findings point to the value of combining classroom instruction with simulation, mentoring, and supportive clinical supervision to improve medication safety.
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When Doing The Right Thing Leads to the Wrong Results
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Reprimanding nurses for medication errors contibutes to a culture of evasion and silence and does not address the reason behind the mistake.
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