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Jerassica, So sorry to hear about your situation. I know how horrible and nervous you are feeling. I am thinking if this happened last Thursday and they have been letting you work, they are not going to fire you. You will probably be reprimanded maybe even written up. HR will probably ask why you think this happened at what could have been done to avoid the med error, what you will do in the future etc. It might be a good idea to jot somethings down that you might say in response. Remember to use the 5 rights as a response to what you will do in the future.Was it the wrong med, calculation or something else? Use whatever the mistake was to highlight how you will improve your care in the future. They might suggest you write out an ACTION PLAN for yourself. Seems like a lot of management is really big on that. I really feel for you because you did what we are taught in school to take responsibility for your actions. It shows integrity. I wish you well and hope everything works out for you. I am glad you feel this thread has helped you, I know it has softened the blow for me. I don't feel like such a mess up after reading all the supportive responses.

Thank you for all your comments! I feel much better about moving forward. I have always thought like some of you who commented that med errors should be self reported and then some discussion and education on how to avoid same mistake in the future. With harsh punitive outcomes there is the risk of cover up and maybe serious harm to patients. Thanks again for all the encouraging responses!

I was fired for my second med error in a 7 month time frame. I reported myself both times to my supervisor. I have been nursing for 12 years and these 2 times have been my only med errors in my career. I am devastated for making these 2 errors and now for having been fired. (I actually was given the option of being terminated or resigning, I resigned). My question is now that I will be looking for new employment what or how do I address why I left my last job, do I tell them about my med error. I think that would scare off any chances of being hired. I have never had any other disciplinary action brought against me, have never been fired from any job and am punctual, I don't call out and consider myself a team player. Any suggestions for how I should deal with applications and interviews is greatly appreciated. In case anyone is wondering. Both med errors did not result in any harm to patient, I know this does not excuse anything.