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Is a potential foster parent who is a registered nurse required to complete training on administering psychotropic medication?

April 26, 2017administering COMPLETE Foster medication parent potential psychotropic registered nurse TRAINING

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Is a potential foster parent who is a registered nurse required to complete training on administering psychotropic medication?

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Yes, as there is no guarantee that a nurse’s education or current employment has ensured that he/she has current information about psychotropic medications being used with children. These persons must also be trained on the agency’s policies and procedures regarding psychotropic medications.