Flyin' high in April, Shot down in May

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Last week, I got https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/a-feather-in-1180780.html#post10009831

This week, I made a med error. No big deal- a higher dose of a steroid than ordered- but still, a med error.

As soon as I realized my error, did the wrong thing, I did all the right things: Contacted administration, the NP, MD, monitored the patient and filled out the necessary paperwork.

Patient is fine, coworkers understanding. A humbling experience.

Ever thus...

Specializes in Urgent Care, Oncology.
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I needed a good laugh today. Thank you.

Specializes in LTC, Rehab.

Or, as Frank sang, "That's life!"

That's what the people say...

Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
"That's life!"

That's what the people say...

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