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We were really busy. My patient couldn't have any narcotics for her pain. I took it upon myself to give 25mg instead of 12.5mg. THe order was written as follows. Phenergan 12.5mg q 4-6hoursprn. If I had it to do all over again believe me I wouldn't do it. to answer your question I've never been into drugs and never intend to be. Thke reason I gave the second dose is because she was hurting and nauseated and needed something for relief and couldn't have anything due to the hyda-scan she was scheduled to have. Thanks for your reply

Here is my story. I started working for a travel agency for a local hospital so i was not considered one of the homies an outsider i would say. My patient was scheduled for a hyda-scan and couldn't have any narcotics but I could medicate her with phenergan. The ordered dose was 12.5mg and I gave her 25mg of phenergan 2 times four hours a part. she did fine with the first dose seemed to get relief. I gave report to the night shift and told them what i had done and everyone seemed fine with it. I should have called to get a doctor's order but I didn't. When I was charting the patient started having a reaction to the phenergan it was a jerking movement. The patient described it as if she were falling. I took care of the patient called the doctor and told him what I had done. To shorten this story, I was reported to state board by the hospital. I was sent to be evaluated for drug dependancy in which it was determined that I did not have a drug problem. Currently I have to call a number everyday to see if I have to go get drug tested. It's a headache. In addition I have to go to counseling. I realize I made a mistake but I believe this is a bit much. I've been a nurse since 1991 and never had any problems like this. Any coments? I have a lot of issues it seems. My husband is now wanting to move to Montana. Trying to transfere all of this to to another state is not fun. Just needed to vent!! Thanks. Oh by the way this happened in the state of AL.

Just need to talk and tell my side of the story.

Glad to say I don't have a story yet!!