Memorial day is a time to remember all those who serve. So to all of our students who are veterans, thank you for your service. You and...

What is hypothyroid: Our thyroid is gland in our neck that produces a  some specific hormones called T3 and T4. Hypothyroidism is when...

High blood-pressure is one of the most common chronic illnesses here in Maine. Many people are on medication for their high...

As certified medication administration staff, you have learned how to give your clients their medications safely.  Do you wonder what...

I recently had a head cold that turned into a sinus infection.  I am sure that you can relate!! I was treated with antibiotics or the...

Its cold and flu season.  What do we all reach for when coughing, sneezing and feeling miserable?  Over-the-counter cold products!!!!...

Valium (Diazepam) is a benzodiazepine. Valium works in the brain stopping excess electrical firing of brain cells or seizure activity....

As a Medication Assistant you work with diabetic clients all the time, but why is it important to understand diabetes and medications...

“ I can’t take this course” because I am “too old”, “don’t know computers”, or “too stressed”. “ I won’t be able to pass the exams or...

Janet is so happy to finally be home after a long day at work passing medication to 30 different clients. It had been a rough shift and...

Jack was just finishing his medication pass by administering eye drops to his client, Sam. Sam immediately started to complain that his...

Written by Janet Mitchell, R.N., B.S.N., H.S.S.A. Nursing Instructor Maine is a State with one of the largest elder populations and one...

COVID-19 is a member of the Corona virus family. Protein spikes cover these viruses. The spikes help the virus grab and hold onto other...

By Leslie Spencer, R.N. HSSA Blog Contributer When you are passing medications - how can you follow the 8 rights. Always start with Hand...

Getting a medication dose “right” is critical to preventing medication errors! Most medication doses are measured in the metric system....

Med Math - How do we measure the right dose of a medication? Let's start with the things that we measure We measure things by weight,...

The second core “right” of medication administration is right medication What is meant by “right” medication? When doing your second core...

Don’t give that med until knowing for sure that you have the right client! FIRST RIGHT IN PREPARING A MEDICATION FOR ADMINISTRATION...

Don't give that medication until you know the 8 core rights of medication administration! Giving another person medication is big...

What is a scope of practice? A scope of practice, according to the American Nurses Association, describes the services that a qualified...