Ok let me start by saying that I am NOT an Lpn or rn. I am a cna working in assisted living as a med rp or "medication aide" as I think most people know them.
It was brought To my attention that I had made a couple med errors. Nothing horrible, just failed to pop the colace or something. I try to always count my meds and cards to avoid mistakes. I know everyone makes mistakes and we are human but I feel awful!! I feel inadequate and irresponsible.
I was was just accepted to nursing school at one of the 4 colleges I applied to. So in feeling like I with make a good nurse if I can't even get the meds right.
systoly
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man i wish my biggest med error was a colace
i do think you guys need to address the problem of interruptions
that is not an excuse, but one of the biggest contributing factors
why are there people knocking on the door
if it can't wait they need to call the nurse on call
dietary can leave sandwiches in the fridge