Fired for Falsifying Documents. What to expect

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Today is extremely difficulty for me. I just started this new job that I absolutely love. I work in a very busy hallway and popped a noon med for one of my residents. I placed it in the med cart and was pulled away. I always initial as I pop and signed. However at the end of my shift, I did not give it. I now understand how early documentation isn't good at all, but I had no intentions to do what I did. I deeply apologized to my supervisor and was thankful for the opportunity but now I'm afraid of what will happen to my license.

Again, I am not making excuses. I made a major mistake but I would never ever intend to not give someone their medication on purpose or for convenience. I would like to know what I can expect or how soon I will hear something. I am so afraid.

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Please, please try not to beat yourself up so hard over this or take it so personally.

I am certainly trying. I love those verses by the way. I had the Philippians verse on a bracelet on the outside, and on the inside it had another favorite verse Psalm 94:19. When I was fired, I was gracious for the opportunity and plan to be kind about them in interview. I'm sorry that you were fired. But it's nice to know that I am not alone. I'm gradually letting go of the BON thing. I called NSO just to be sure. While I'm off, I'm going to take a lot of time to study and learn about documentation and med administration.

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Even though I already signed my termination forms?

You have a right to review your employee file and any accusations, discipline and actions taken against you. This is the law. If you can't afford a lawyer check with a legal aid clinic who can at least help you draft and official request to review your file. I honestly think they were blowing smoke up your rear end with the statement that they were reporting you to the state, unless there is something to this story your not telling us. You also have a right to get copies of any formal discipline in your employee file. It's just a matter of how hard you want to push back.

Hppy

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You have a right to review your employee file and any accusations, discipline and actions taken against you. This is the law. If you can't afford a lawyer check with a legal aid clinic who can at least help you draft and official request to review your file. I honestly think they were blowing smoke up your rear end with the statement that they were reporting you to the state, unless there is something to this story your not telling us. You also have a right to get copies of any formal discipline in your employee file. It's just a matter of how hard you want to push back.

Hppy

Yeah she reported me because it's a med error.

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You guys are the best. Honestly. I've been in the hospital for my anxiety and depression and this honestly helps. It's been so rough.

From this thread and other posts It does seem that you are having some continuing issues with anxiety and depression. There's no crime in that. Many of us struggle with similar mental health issues. Still I would advise you to do everything you can to get the help you need. Your troubles at work may just be symptoms of the disease process of depression. Whatever help you choose, prayer, counseling, medication or any combination thereof we are pulling for you. Still things will get better if you can get these under control.

Hppy

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Yes, with all this time, I've been soul searching. Trying to get in the gym, laugh, spend time with friends, get on medication, and go to therapy.

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Yeah I have Psalm 94:19 highlighted in my Bible as well! Good plan by the way. It will get better as long as you keep moving forward and keep resisting the urge to dwell on the past in a non-constructive way. And thank you for your sympathy in the firing thing. While

I used to feel really bad about being fired many times, I'm now able to see how much growth it created in me. I just got a compliment from a nurse last night about how great she thought I did with organization/report/thoroughness. I'm not perfect by any means, I just refuse to dwell on mistakes or live in the past. It's difficult sometimes, but it really does pay off.

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I am certainly trying. I love those verses by the way. I had the Philippians verse on a bracelet on the outside, and on the inside it had another favorite verse Psalm 94:19. When I was fired, I was gracious for the opportunity and plan to be kind about them in interview. I'm sorry that you were fired. But it's nice to know that I am not alone. I'm gradually letting go of the BON thing. I called NSO just to be sure. While I'm off, I'm going to take a lot of time to study and learn about documentation and med administration.

Yeah I have Psalm 94:19 highlighted in my Bible as well! Good plan by the way. It will get better as long as you keep moving forward and keep resisting the urge to dwell on the past in a non-constructive way. And thank you for your sympathy in the firing thing. While

I used to feel really bad about being fired many times, I'm now able to see how much growth it created in me. I got a compliment from a nurse just last night about how great she thought I did with organization/report/thoroughness. I'm not perfect by any means, I just refuse to dwell on mistakes or live in the past. It's difficult sometimes, but it really does pay off.

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Yeah she reported me because it's a med error.

Med errors are not necessarily reportable to the state. At least not the state I live in.

Hppy

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To me falsifying a document implies intent to mislead. IE: I documented giving a couple oxys but eat them instead. Making a mistake on the other hand is a documenting error. If somebody wants to allege you falsified a document they should have to show more than a simple error was made

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Yeah I have Psalm 94:19 highlighted in my Bible as well! Good plan by the way. It will get better as long as you keep moving forward and keep resisting the urge to dwell on the past in a non-constructive way. And thank you for your sympathy in the firing thing. While

I used to feel really bad about being fired many times, I'm now able to see how much growth it created in me. I just got a compliment from a nurse last night about how great she thought I did with organization/report/thoroughness. I'm not perfect by any means, I just refuse to dwell on mistakes or live in the past. It's difficult sometimes, but it really does pay off.

That makes me feel like there is hope for me. Today I forced myself to stop crying and wishing this never happened to taking steps for my future. I have an interview tomorrow! And today I went to the gym to get that stress out! I had a whole meal today! I also went to staples and bought some things to help organize my life for (hopefully) my next job :)

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To me falsifying a document implies intent to mislead. IE: I documented giving a couple oxys but eat them instead. Making a mistake on the other hand is a documenting error. If somebody wants to allege you falsified a document they should have to show more than a simple error was made

Yeah honestly at this point I'm just going to let go and let God take this over.

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That makes me feel like there is hope for me. Today I forced myself to stop crying and wishing this never happened to taking steps for my future. I have an interview tomorrow! And today I went to the gym to get that stress out! I had a whole meal today! I also went to staples and bought some things to help organize my life for (hopefully) my next job :)

That's great! Good luck tomorrow. Please keep us posted :)

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