OrthoRN20

OrthoRN20 has 6 years experience and specializes in Surgical Orthopedics.

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1. Early Medical Leave r/t Med Error

   OrthoRN20 replied to OrthoRN20's topic in General Nursing

   Our morphine is single dose vial (2mg) but dilaudid is not and must be wasted at the Pyxis before being taken to the room. My intention was to give PRN dilaudid to the patient who was reporting severe...

2. Early Medical Leave r/t Med Error

   OrthoRN20 replied to OrthoRN20's topic in General Nursing

   I deeply appreciate your response. So much of what you said assisted me in identifying my own faults, and you did it kindly. I think a lot of it is pride. I was a CNA and am one of those nurses that...

3. Early Medical Leave r/t Med Error

   OrthoRN20 replied to OrthoRN20's topic in General Nursing

   I’ve never come across this before. Is the method of carrying the medication because of infection control, or diversion? Every nurse I work with will usually pull their meds including pain...

4. Early Medical Leave r/t Med Error

   OrthoRN20 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Feeling really frustrated and unsure what to do. I made my first medication error in the 4 years I’ve worked as a nurse last month. I work on a busy surgical/medical floor and in this specific case...