sammy26

In response to your inquiry of what it is I did not do....I had a pt. that I supposedly forgot to chart that I gave an ordered medication to. I did give the medication, however as I explained before, with having to stay sometimes many hours after my shift to catch up on charting, I apparently did not chart that I had given the ordered medication. I made a mistake. I forgot...nothing more nothing less. I take full responsibility, just hope the boards understand that no pt in my care has ever been hurt or neglected..I just plain forgot to chart, and as I have said before in the rule of nursing if it wasn't charted it wasn't done. Now I must defend myself in the fact that sometimes we are left charting after the fact, and I must have forgotten. I can not say that I am not guilty, only that I made and error. I can only pray that they will take all things into consideration and I will be able to get through this trying time in my life and career. Thanks for your interest...any words of advice and knowledge is greatly appreciate..as well as past experiences you may have encountered, whether from your own experience or a close nurse friend. Sammy

Dear Bedhead... I will pray for you and your family with all my might..the Lord hears our every prayers and watches over us all. I know that he is watching over you and your family at this moment and sending his angels to embrace Sophie and give her strength. I am so sorry you are going through this, I feel ashamed that I cry over my sorrows when yours are so much greater. I will pray for you. God Bless You Sammy

Dear fellow nurses and friends, My God, I can't begin to say thank you enough for your words of wisdom, kindness, understanding and prayers. I woke this morning with the first thoughts rushing in my head of the days to come, as everyday for the past year. I could barely read your posts through my tears, I have bared this burden inside for so long and the heaviness is sometimes overwhelming. I thank God that he gave me the courage to write and talk to you. I beleive he sent each of you to ease my pain and fear. I will invision in my head you all around me....thank you. I realize I am only human, no patient has ever been hurt under my care, I worked in a NICU unit for 8 years, and saved more lives than I can remember. I pray they see this side of me, the person and nurse I really am, I pray that this never happens to anyone, I would not wish this on anyone ever. I do however wish that the hospitals would have to take some form of accountability for staffing issues....but...we all know how that works...it's sad. Your words of encouragement, and knowledge of what to expect and what to do have helped me today...I actually took a breath. I will let you know how it turns out...and I will remember that as I'm sitting in front of the boards that there are those of you out there praying for me. Thank you, and God Bless You, Sammy P.S. some of you said that I could get a lawyer if needed...since it's to late for that date, if I don't believe my punishment is fair, can I appeal and get a lawyer then?

Thank you so much for your advice and your prayers...I can't begin to tell you how much it means to me...

Hi I'm thinking of moving from Texas to Florida, my brother just recently moved there and it's beautiful. I have checked out many sites without success on applying for an out of state license. Does Florida give a temporary license? who do I contact? I would like a fresh start, after a hard divorce and difficult circumstances....just need to start over...any information or sites offering information would be greatly appreciated....thank you...

I have been reading the discussion board for sometime now and find it very imformative, with kindness, wisdom and knowledge...At this point in my career and life, I find the only place I can turn for these characteristics to help me with my problem is here. I have been a nurse for over 10 years now, I love nursing, I, as you all have worked hard to get my license, and work hard on a daily basis to maintain it. Take care of my patient and yet deal with the nursing politics and nursing shortage. I have been in many committees, the ethics commitee and even awarded nurse of the year. Not because I was this "great nurse" we all are "great nurses...but because I went the extra mile in patient care...and I truely love nursing...it's all I know..In 1999, I went through a terrible heartbreaking divorce, I was depressed and yet continued to work under the same circumstances we all have to deal with on a day to day basis...short staffing and the politics...I am a single parent with nursing my only career for a long time..I depend on it to support my son and I. In 1999, I was as many other times working short staffed and found myself staying after,like so many other times to finish up charting...patient care comes first right? Well, this time I forgot to chart something...and we all know that if it isn't charted it wasn't done. It was turned over to the board of nursing and placed under investigation...now in a few days I will have to face the board for an informal hearing to face my punishment. I know the outcome of this...no matter what my punishment may be...I will be looked down upon and ridiculed by my peers, the hospital I work at now and in the future...nothing will ever be the same...I probably will never be hired again...and this is all I know...(please excuse me for babbling, there are so many fears and anxiety within me). I'm so scared..nothing like this has ever happened to me...I don't know what to expect or what to do...I have not gone a day without a tear and a prayer for strength...I know that it will become public notice and I will never be able to hold my head up again..I have even thought about moving to another state...but I also know that it will follow me...does anyone know how you even apply for a license in another state..I am so scared and depressed right now, I feel as though I can't even breath..please, I know this is long...but your time and knowledge..your wisdom and advice would be so greatly appreciated...I have to face the boards in a few days...I would rather...I don't know...I just feel like my whole life is ruined...I know I need to be strong...but it is hard...please I ask for your help...and your prayers....Thank you for your time...I know this is long...may God bless you all...from one nurse to another...