paulsab

I've been a nurse for ten years and I recently was terminated by my employer for a documentation/med error. I signed out all my meds for the entire shift. I was multi-tasking and I wasn't paying attention. I discovered the mistake but not until afterwards. I had to take my client to a md appt and if I corrected the mistakes we would have missed the appointment. So, I did mention to the CNA that I did make the mistake and I told her I would correct upon our return. It's a group home and I was the only nurse. I didn't think it was that big of a deal as long as I fixed the mistake. Off we left to the md appt. Once we returned to the facility, I discovered that my supervisor stopped by and notified management. I was terminated after the investigation. The CNA did write a note in my behalf stating that I did say I would correct the mistakes when I returned. The employer of the company reported me to the state board of nursing. I'm freaking out and I don't know what to do. This is my first complaint and the first time I've ever been terminated. I don't know if I should take a lie detector test and submit findings to the board? Should I obtain a lawyer? I'm sick about this and I'm worried. Any advise is much appreciated. I do not have any other complaints with the board and I live in Colorado.