An article on advanceweb.com is an interesting piece on the relationship between nurses and pharmacists, and the sometimes tricky relationship they have. Communication seems to be the key; according to the article, nurses often complain about wait times for orders to be filled, while pharmacists complain they are never received the order. The article partly blames technology-especially when both sides are still getting used to it.

The key, writes Roxana Gonzalez, RN, CCRN, is for each to understand the other’s roles and responsibilities, and also to understand both professions may be struggled under pressure. Gonzalez also notes that the physical distance between nursing stations and pharmacies help create a divide.

What do you think? Do nurses at your facility generally get along with pharmacists? I’d be interested to hear what you think!