keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
Thank you so much, easier said then done, right?! Yes, actually that is exactly the steps I took. Filled out the incident report, contacted MD, monitored pt., SUP notified. Thank you for your support.
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
Thank you for responding. Here's the thing. My co-worker did tell me. Crying. When I first started, stating "let this be a lesson for you". I stay away from gossip. I'm known as the RNyogi. Never assume.
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
Yes, her VSS and her ABG's were fine. She was only alert to self on admit, so it's hard to say. I'm on tomorrow, so I'll get to follow up. Thank you for your time.
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
Thank you. I did some reflecting since this post. I now realize I just don't pass meds until I can find another RN. I did take accountability. If it didn't show up in the wording, I can't be responsible for how people read things.
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
I agree. I don't think they are firing me, however I haven't been able to eat thinking of that poor woman placed on a vent. Just sickening. I've been looking for other employment. Thank you for responding.
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
Gina, Thank you so much for responding. This is exactly what went down, and how I'm feeling. I couldn't sleep or eat I was so sick over it. What's interesting is your honest comment gets no likes, yet a bullying comment on here gets 30+ likes. Go fig...
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
Thank you for your kind words. I haven't heard from my workplace so I assume I'm in the clear. Yes, it's sad to walk on eggshells when you want to help people.
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
I completely agree with you. Yes, it's my nursing judgement to give the med before the procedure, and yes, it did probably pop up on the scanner. I probably dismissed it, I don't remember. The thing is, at times we are so short staffed there is no ot...
keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Medications
The reason I tittle it major, it because I might get fired from it. I'm new to the process of med. errors, and the intention of this post was more about my rights as a RN. The pt. was 75 y-o, which I've given that amount to pt.'s that age several ti...