When a nurse calls in a prescription to the pharmacy for a doctor, what must the nurse provide?

When a nurse calls in a prescription to the pharmacy on behalf of a doctor, it is essential for the nurse to provide both her first and last name. This allows the pharmacist to properly identify the individual authorizing the prescription and ensures accountability and traceability in the medication dispensing process. The inclusion of both names avoids confusion with other nurses who may have similar first names and establishes a clear line of communication between the pharmacy and the healthcare provider.

Additionally, providing full identification details helps in confirming that the nurse is authorized to call in prescriptions and reduces the risk of errors in the medication order. Having just a first name or title could lead to ambiguity, while an employee ID number is not typically required for prescription call-ins in this context. Therefore, offering her first and last name fulfills the legal and procedural requirements to ensure patient safety and compliance with pharmacy laws.