Medication errors are a continuous concern in the healthcare industry and are one of the most important factors to consider while providing patient care. Hospitals, clinics and other health care agencies across the nation have strict protocols and regulations regarding the administration of medications to promote a patient safety culture. One of the most known standards is the “five rights” of medication administration, which consists of the right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and right time (Perry & Potter, 2013). This standard sets a guideline for health care providers to follow; especially registered nurses who have the most direct interaction with patients throughout the day. Therefore, this basic but crucial framework
