Not sure whether to continue my nursing career... Input?

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Background: CNA for 5+ years, graduated August 2011, first LPN job started September 2012 in LTC, day shift. Fired before November due to med error which I cannot get over and bothers me so much to think about. Pt was on hospice and I later found out was transfered to hospital and expired. Investigation followed, went in for questioning one month ago. Now I'm thinking after being in this field for my entire adult career, I should probably just quit and find something else to do. I feel so inadequate, like I wasted my time, energy, and college credits with nursing school. So far, when I check my license online, it is clear. Does it take a long time for actions to happen against a licensure? I'm confused, depressed, and need a job. Where to go from here?

Specializes in Orthopedics, and Home care.
Background: CNA for 5+ years graduated August 2011, first LPN job started September 2012 in LTC, day shift. Fired before November due to med error which I cannot get over and bothers me so much to think about. Pt was on hospice and I later found out was transfered to hospital and expired. Investigation followed, went in for questioning one month ago. Now I'm thinking after being in this field for my entire adult career, I should probably just quit and find something else to do. I feel so inadequate, like I wasted my time, energy, and college credits with nursing school. So far, when I check my license online, it is clear. Does it take a long time for actions to happen against a licensure? I'm confused, depressed, and need a job. Where to go from here?[/quote']

You are human , not a machine.. It was not intended, or planned... I too am a new LPN, and worked in, LTC for only 3 months.. Working in Ltc facility is impossible , the nurse , resident ratio is not safe at at all.. LTC facilities expects way too much on nurses, They expect us to take card of 25 plus residents , plus administering meds, wound care, talking with families , physicians , and so on ... Give your self time to heal... Take a step back, then start again .

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