Do med errors = bad nurse ?

Specialties Geriatric

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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.

Specializes in LTC, Memory loss, PDN.

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

Specializes in home health, developmental disabilities.

I think it jus has to do with cost. Why would my boss want to pay a nurse 18-25$ an hour when she can pay me 12.50?

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