I'm a new lpn of 2 1/2 mo. A whole card is missing of narcotics! But I had put them in cart and locked them up. I hadn't counted the cart the narcs were on. I was exhausted and caring for 32 pts with no break and hadn't eaten in 11 hrs. I completely forgot about counting cart. I had to count 2 carts and I only counted on one. I am suspended till investigation is over. Originally I was suspended then today I was told it was a pharmacy error and I could return to work then tonight I received a call I am suspended again b/c it wasn't a pharmacy error.
We do admissions plus 32 pts. Admissions take at least2 hrs to sign paper work, go over areas with pt and file paperwork. I feel terrible for my error of not counting but that doesn't replace the meds that were stolen. I must now answer questions to the board and police regarding the incident. I don't feel I can return to work at that facility after this. I'm embarrassed and nervous from taking on so much. Any feedback? How do your recover? It's thanksgiving and I feel like a fool.