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I work in an ICU setting in the nights. My patient who is intubated was on a Fentanyl drip at the rate of 150 mcg, for the whole shift. Just at the end of the shift since I had to turn my patient i increased the dose to 200mcg. After I finished turning him etc.. I meant to go back to the original dose that was 150 mcg, but I was in a hurry and I accidentally put in 15mcg instead of 150. I did not realize this until i reached home and received a call from the nurse to verify the dose. The patient basically received a 15 of fentanyl for about 1 hour or so.I am new in the ICU ( less than a year) and this is the first time this has happened. I am not sure what they will do about this but the Rn seemed pretty upset about the situation. How big of an error is this? Also, we always check the drips after giving report, but the RN got busy with the other patient and said she will do later. I have learnt my lesson to be careful and not rush with medications. Any input/ advice will be highly appreciated.

It started today.:)

I am not sure why you got interviewed three times. There was just one interview with the Nurse Manager and she is the one who notified me about the job.

Yes, readytowork 2010 , they did call my references a while ago. You should hear from them soon, sounds like they have started notifying candidates about their decision. Goodluck to you as well.

I just got an offer for the Critical Care Program at VMC, YAY!! I am so relieved.. Finally I will start to work as a NURSE !!!!

Hey readytowork2010 My interview was an hour long and I did get a chance to ask a few questions about the Critical Care Program. The interview felt very long, and tiring. How was your experience?

I received a rejection email today, bummer!!!

Hi CC918 , Have you heard anything from Stanford? I have not received any email and my status has been the same. If final interviews are going to be next week, I think they should notify us about their decision. It is a stressful wait.!!! Let me know if you hear anything from them.

Havent heard anything as yet, but I have the same status as CC918 so I am not exactly sure what that means. We will all know soon.

Congrats !!! Nursetobe1975, you must be feeling so relieved. Now you can completely focus on job hunting.

nursetobe1975, Goodluck for the NCLEX, let us know how it goes. You will have the title of RN, BSN in front of your name soon. YAY!!!!

Hey Iphoneuser, that is great news. congratulations !!! Did you do your clinical rotations or preceptorship at Stanford. Let us know how it goes.

YES CC918, We were in the same building but did not get a chance to see any other candidate apart from the ones who interviewed with me since the entrance and exits were different.

nursetobe1975, Sorry for the late reply. My interview was this morning at 9 am and I think it went pretty well. Just relax and be yourself. Goodluck to you as well.

To those who interviewed what was the panel like? I am preparing a list of questions to ask them and I was wondering if all of them were nurses or were they all from different units in the hospital like Director Of Education, Nurse educator, Doctors etc. It will help me prepare questions. Thanks again!!

Thanks for letting me know. Goodluck to you as well, I hope we all get jobs soon !!!

Also, the recruiter was very silent when I did my phone interview too. It is not a bad sign. This is their job and they want you to talk so they can assess. They are only listening since they want to hear you talk and also check your critical thinking and communication skills. Goodluck !!!

iPhoneuser, I had a classmate who was in the same boat as you. She called the same recruiter who interviewed her on the phone. The recruiter immediately checked her file and told that she was rejected, so I dont see any harm in calling and finding out. From my view, I dont think it will hurt even if they plan to call someone for a panel interview. If you are on the accepted list they will tell you right away and you should expect a call from them soon. I know exactly how you feel. I was telephone interviewed sometime in December and when I did not hear from them for almost a month, I thought I was rejected. I called them and they told me that I was not in the rejected list ( which was a good sign). They also said this did not mean that I would be called for a panel interview, but eventually they did. Hope this helps !

Iphoneuser, My application status says,"Application in Review" , I am not sure what it means by New Grad.

To those who interviewed today, how was the interview in general? is it mostly clinical scenarios or situational/ behavioral. I am getting really nervous, cant wait to be done ! Any tips or suggestions?

Hey reb3b.... Be confident, and think positive before you go for the interview. Think about all the strengths you have and SMILE!!!

Thanks for the info, but if each candidate is asked the same question and if you happen to have a similar answer, is that a problem. I know it cant be exactly similar but some standard questions can have a few repetitive words./answers. Also, if the clinical scenario is the same for all of them, then isn't the last candidate at an advantage to answer since he/she gets to think and gather thoughts and be more prepared to answer.

I am a recent BSN grad and i have a panel interview next week. This is my first time doing a panel interview and I was wondering what I should expect in terms of the interview procedure. The panel consists of 5 - 6 people and they will be interviewing 4 candidates at the same time. Does the panel ask a separate question to each and every candidate or do they ask the same question to all the candidates. Also, when they ask a clinical scenario question, how do they present the question to the candidates. Can any candidate put up their hand and answer the question or does each one wait for their turn. Any input, advice/ suggestions will be highly appreciated.

Hi, I have a BSN and apart from clinical rotations and Volunteer experience I do not have any experience in the hospital setting.

I received the call an hour ago and yes i will keep everyone updated,thanks for all the good wishes.