Keeping Your License Safe: Best Practices for Nurses When Passing Narcotics
Empowered Nurses
MAY 21, 2025
Whether in the ER, med-surg, ICU, or long-term care, passing controlled substances is routineand it’s also one of the fastest ways to put your license (and livelihood) at risk if you’re not careful. Miscounts, poor documentation, or even one careless shortcut can lead to accusations of diversion, patient harm, or negligence.
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