NurseD0816

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  1. Med error

    NurseD0816 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    So... I made my first med error today... a big one. I am new to nursing, been a nurse for a little under 10 months. I was asked to come in and cover 4 hours today for a sick co-worker. I walked in to...

  2. Med error

    NurseD0816 replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

    We now have a written protocol requiring 2 nurses to verify a heparin drip, etc. Not only will I be following this protocol personally, but I will also make sure to double check all orders prior to...

  3. Med error

    NurseD0816 replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for the advice all. I spoke with my DON today and things changing for the better. Thank you

  4. Med error

    NurseD0816 replied to NurseD0816's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, in the US. The order was not in the computer yet, so that is the first place it went wrong. The nurses do it all the time at my facility and I started to do the same... Also, meds can't be...