med error

I just wanted to echo what everyone else already covered. I totally feel for you as this seems very unfair. You did the correct thing so don't doubt yourself. If possible hang in there and just remember the close proximity to your home and good benefits. Hugs, Jules

I guess it is no surprise that so many nurses where you work cover up their mistakes instead of creating an environment of learning and patient safety!

First let me say that I am so sorry about your situation, no one sets out to make a mistake.... unfortunately, we are human and the mistakes do happen.
My questions/concerns to you are....

Why was this RN sleeping?? Is the RN supposed to be "in charge" of your unit?

Why did the pt not have an ID band?(I know nothing about psych-is this common?)

Do you not need a second nurse to check your insulin doses? This is required now in many hospitals.

As usual when med errors are made-- you seem to have been set up for failure. Perhaps your employer should spend more time looking into improving their policy and less effort in punishing you!

Hang in there and think of this as a learning experience

You need representation. Can you contact the Nurses union in your state for advice? It sounds like you have been railroaded. You have a voice and it has not be heard.

Just make sure you have made your own notes and documented all events that have occurred with whom and at what time.

I would also see if you can contact a nurse counselor to speak with just to be reassured that you are okay and very normal. Most nurses have made mistakes in their nursing career. You are safe nurse as you have recognized your own mistakes and reported it. However I am sure you feel shell shocked at the moment and need a counselor to assist with venting your feelings of frustrations. Just be certain that it is a safe place to talk and confidentiality is maintained.