I recently chose to resign my position versus being terminated. I had a medication error for giving a patient 0.5mg instead of 0.25 of ativan. I didn't realize the error until I had an undocumented waste on the Pyxis. I was unable to prove if I gave the patient a whole pill instead of a half. House keeping had emptied the trash before the room was searched. So management could not find the packaging. I offered blood, urine and a search but they declined. So it came down to my word against theirs. I have a new job at a nursing home, but I know that is not where I want to be. I have been filling out applications for hospitals and I put the reason for leaving as "Medication discrepancy". But I am having trouble knowing how to explain it so I can get hired on at a hospital. I had a phone interview and got a polite "No Thank You" email. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
I recently chose to resign my position versus being terminated. I had a medication error for giving a patient 0.5mg instead of 0.25 of ativan. I didn't realize the error until I had an undocumented waste on the Pyxis. I was unable to prove if I gave the patient a whole pill instead of a half. House keeping had emptied the trash before the room was searched. So management could not find the packaging. I offered blood, urine and a search but they declined. So it came down to my word against theirs. I have a new job at a nursing home, but I know that is not where I want to be. I have been filling out applications for hospitals and I put the reason for leaving as "Medication discrepancy". But I am having trouble knowing how to explain it so I can get hired on at a hospital. I had a phone interview and got a polite "No Thank You" email. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.