Matching Pairs Medication Administration StepsOnline version Steps for administering medications by Teisha Vaughn 1 Check a second time with RN against record/s 2 Identify the patient and educate 3 Retrieve medication and check with RN against record/s 4 Move to the bedside and do 3rd check with RN and records 5 Verify order with RN 6 Wash hands and document 7 Administer medication 8 Calculate and dispense Step 4 Step 8 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 7 Step 5 Step 6