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No. 40
from lcprnc
Old Dec 04, 2008, 07:38 PM

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Nursey, I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. This phase of shock and depression will pass, I'm sure. I also believe that this particular incident will make you stronger and become a better nurse. There is that saying that what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger! Hang in there, before you know it, things will look up. Stay positive and do something to keep your mind off the negative "what ifs." Exercise, eat and sleep better. I know that it's probably hard but this is the time that you need to nurture yourself better, ok? You have a lot of nurses here pulling for you and prayers do work ...I know, He hasn't failed me yet so try to not ruminate on negative consequences. It was an honest mistake and the patient didn't die. Someone was watching over you and the patient.
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No. 41
from namula
Old Dec 06, 2008, 11:36 AM

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nurses are bound for mistake..., i thought it was not recorded to your file....
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No. 42
Old Dec 11, 2008, 05:51 PM

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We are all human beings and so we know that we are not perfect and we all make mistakes sometimes. But what i really think is that u should have looked at the cardex first before u administered the medication.Next time i know u will . And always remember the 6 RIGHTS of medication.
1) Right patient
2) Right route
3) Right dosage
4) Right time
5)Right documentation
6)Right medication
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No. 43
Old Dec 11, 2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by babygirl077 View Post
We are all human beings and so we know that we are not perfect and we all make mistakes sometimes. But what i really think is that u should have looked at the cardex first before u administered the medication.Next time i know u will . And always remember the 6 RIGHTS of medication.
1) Right patient
2) Right route
3) Right dosage
4) Right time
5)Right documentation
6)Right medication
And a seventh that our instructers always told us was...

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No. 44
from britgirl37
Old Dec 17, 2008, 04:32 AM

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Hey nursey, you still in my thoughts, keep strong. keep us updated with your situation.
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No. 45
from Nana Cilla
Old Dec 17, 2008, 12:37 PM

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Take it easy on yourself. Mistakes do happen as human as we are. What you need to do is to focus on how to prevent this from happening again. Hopefully, this will also pass way before you know it.
All the best
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No. 46
from Tim92
Old Dec 17, 2008, 08:03 PM

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I am very sorry. If the patient is okay and everything is fine, you hve nothing to worry about. Just stay calm and try to get some rest. You are only human, we all make mistakes. I'm sure you are an amazing nurse. Just try to relaxe and tak it easy. I'm sure everything will go just fine.
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No. 47
from nursey2008
Old Jan 06, 2009, 11:53 AM

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Hello everybody,

thanks so much for all your support. I wanted to let you know that things are ok now. My agency is giving me shifts again and the matter wasn't forwarded to the nursing board. HOwever I am no longer working in this particular hospital.
I had to give my cat away, had to give up my appartment (Im now living in a small room in a shared house) and had a massive salary loss in december... but things go its normal way again.
Thanks so much for all your support
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No. 48
from catlvr
Old Jan 06, 2009, 11:59 AM

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Hi, so glad to hear that things have improved for you, despite the loss of you cat (that would come close to killing me!) and salary. I hope that you soon get back on your feet and can put this horrible mess behind you.

Take good care,

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No. 49
from sharrie
Old Jan 06, 2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nursey2008 View Post
Hello everybody,

thanks so much for all your support. I wanted to let you know that things are ok now. My agency is giving me shifts again and the matter wasn't forwarded to the nursing board. HOwever I am no longer working in this particular hospital.
I had to give my cat away, had to give up my appartment (Im now living in a small room in a shared house) and had a massive salary loss in december... but things go its normal way again.
Thanks so much for all your support
Oh nursey I am so pleased that things are improving again. Good luck now, it won't take long before you get back on your feet again.
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