Drug discrepancy double standard

Nurses General Nursing

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A few days ago immediately following report- mind you when every nurse on shift is in the room- my charge nurse turns to me and says loudly, " I need to speak with you about a discrepancy." I noticed everyone looking around, but I didn't really understand what she meant, so I told her ok.

After being escorted to the pyxis by my charge, manager and another nurse, we discovered that the discrepancy wasn't mine at all, but another nurse's. Suddenly, stoic faces disappeared and they all started making excuses- "oh she must have miscounted." They didn't even call this nurse, but instead resolved the issue.

I was p/o'd! Why was it a huge ordeal when it was me, but not an issue when it was someone else?:confused:

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Specializes in PACU, CARDIAC ICU, TRAUMA, SICU, LTC.

The only way to get an answer to your question is to discuss it with your nurse manager. Secondly, I would speak with your nurse manager about the lack of respect shown to you by the charge nurse. IMO, it was unprofessional and uncalled for. It is just this type of inappropriate behavior that provides the spark for unrest among co-workers. It is best to get it out in the open; do not let it fester. It will affect your job performance.

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I hate to spread paranoia here but is someone out to get you? If I had this experience I would be watching my back.

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