determinedlpn

I know exactly how you feel. I also was just recently fired for giving the wrong vaccine which did not hurt pt at all just gave him a booster on his Hep B but it was my second med error with given wrong vaccines. I also feel devastated and inept in nursing. I have 10 years in Mental health as well, I have been working in internal medicine for almost two years until I got fired from there. Maybe that is what you should try, out-patient clinics such as internal medicine, community health centers, DPH, etc. I also worked in methadone clinic for many years try those fields and see how it goes. Me in the other hand don't know where to apply, I have 12+ years experience in out patient clinics only, I'm afraid I have lost my nursing skills completely. Also what would I say if they ask me why I left my last employment, I don't want to lie by I'm also concern if they will hire me if I tell them the truth. Any advise from anyone please.

Hi, I recently got fired from my job that I really loved, I'm so depress right now and can't let go of the fact that my stupidity cause me this great loss. A pediatric nurse was helping us in Internal medicine, she went to pick up a new box of Engerix (hep B) vaccines, she happen to pick up a pediatric box. I went to give the Hep B shot, I grab the syringe and examined the name, exp. date, name of patient. I failed to check the dose (for adults is 1ml, pedi is 0.5ml) there is no printed order to compare my checks with, but I should have know this I have given it hundreds of time. I gave the injection, later that day one of the nurses realized the box said Pediatric only. I called our pharmacist to verify harm to patient, she told me is the same vaccine just half a dose, I called patient at home explained and asked if he can return to get the other half, pt agreed to come in next day. Next day came pt did not answer, the following day, pt reported he was admitted to hospital (not related to the vaccine) and he blamed the vaccine he received from me, he was very upset, he reported he will contact a lawyer. I then proceeded to informed my supervisor about what patient told me, next day I was given a final written warning for the med error and not reporting on time/trying to cover up (not my intention at all). Two months after this incident I did another med error I gave Engerix (hep B) instead of Boostrix (Tdap) don't know what happen to me, I give vaccines all day long, I had Engerix on my head and that is what I gave, I hate myself for this distraction. I was fired a month after last incident. In none of this incidents the patient was harm. Does anyone know the process that administration should have taken after the first incident, such as in-services, trainings, QI, or other improvements to reduce med errors. Also any advise on what to say on my next interview regarding my termination or just say I left the job. Thank you so much. Also should this incidents be classified as med errors or vaccines error?

Hello agldragon I'm in the process of studying to take my CPNE in July. I have been working in the mental health and drug addiction rehabilitation for almost 9 years and just wanted to give you some advise on the xanax. It is a Benzodiazepine, which could slow your alertness and it could be addictive if it is mis-used. (I'm sorry to be forward but is my nursing side that is talking) I will recomend you to stick with deep breathing and other relaxation techniques. Good luck in your exam and keep practicing your AOC and labs. You will pass!!!

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Wow, congratulation I summited all my documents two weeks ago and I chose York as welland entered June 25 as my request date, I have not heard anything from Excelsior yet. Maybe is full, hope I can have same dates too. How are you preparing for it, are you planning on taking any workshops?? wish you good luck!!! :)

Hi Virgo, Do you mind telling me what is SBO??? thanks, I'm going for my RN and I want to learn everything that I might be missing.....

Excelsior College its offering "FREE" practice exams from Nov 10 ----Dec 22. The practice exams regularly cost $65 everyone should take advantage of this. Just log in,register for practice exam and enter promo code which I think is FREE PRACTICE call EC to make sure. Good luck!

Congrats!! can you give some study tips or where to focus more, do we need to know all the drugs .....thanks

Hello Ganurse I learned just recently that GA board of nurses don't accept Excelsior college credits. Are you an Excelsior student??

what is the study group 101, is it from Exc.college?? and is there a due date on when I need to take the practice exam A and B from EC after I paid for them. Thanks

congrats!!! any tips, I'm studying NC4 at the moment and will appreciate any info r/t NC4 exam...thanks

Hello, I have been an LPN for 8years and have enrolled in Excelsior college two years ago. I have taken all my pre-req and finally I started Nursing Concepts. Is there anyone that is taking courses from Excelsior and can give me some tips about NC-4