IV insulin push adminstration

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Brian Douglas Esters
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IV insulin push adminstration

How do other facilities handle IV insulin push administration. Does nursing draw up on the floor or does pharmacy draw up the dose? If nursing draws up are you using luer-lock insulin syringes and if you are how have you mitigated safety risks?