Introduction

Clinical instructors are the bridge between the classroom, lab and the clinical environment. They demystify the process of medication administration for students, instill a sense of responsibility and diligence necessary for safe practice. Clinical instructors are in a unique position to mitigate the anxiety many students feel about medication administration and the potential for errors. With this information in mind, this resource has been developed to focus on building clinical instructors’ skills in supporting students as they learn safe medication administration. In addition to guiding the process of safe medication administration, practical application examples and resources are also provided.