Hailbop16

Met with my manager this morning and all is well. A little "verbal counseling" as required by policy and I had to give my statement of what happened and that was that. No big deal. They didn't even mention the DEA thing. So if they have to report it then it's not a "nurse" thing as someone previously said. Thanks everyone for your feedback. I truly appreciate it and lesson learned 100%!

We have an interim director, who is pretty hell bent on following rules, policies and procedures down to the last detail. So I'm thinking if the DEA says count your narcotics and report any unaccounted for meds then by damned she's doin it, every single time (which I don't know the law at all...I'm just saying she's all about enforcing things that others were very lax on before)

Thank you. I just can't imagine my very first med error, or offense if you want to call it that with one single pill, being enough to lose my job or be reported to DEA or BON God forbid. If so, then this job isn't for me. Because like you said we are all human. And point taken- lesson learned. Slow down, work on time management. Concentrate on task at hand.

I'll find out more tomorrow but I can't imagine any reason whatsoever I would be singled out. Never a write up for anything. And yes if a drug test is mentioned- I will for sure! As far as know any "unaccounted" for narcotic must be reported to the DEA. And I don't know whether they are reporting me or the Incident. also it could be that our hospital is on some kind of watch or audit - not sure.

Hi everyone- just wanting opinions please. I know you can't give "legal" advice. I've read multiple old threads on narcotic counts in the Pyxis being off and such. But I'm wondering what happens (and yes this is me) I took one norco out but forgot to scan before giving to patient? I haven't had a chance to investigate the MAR or my charting yet because I haven't worked since I got the call from my manager. I will be there tomorrow to look into it and write my "statement" of how I remember the events, etc. I'm pretty sure it was given along with my 1pm meds so I'm hoping they'll see i removed other meds from Pyxis and gave to patient at same time. All i can say is it was a mistake. Never happened before. I was told it would have to be reported to the DEA. That's all I know. I don't know anything else regarding being written up or other punishment. Does anyone have experience with this? One missed scan? One occasion? What happened to you? How serious is it? I'm nervous even though i know i know it was an honest mistake. Btw Been a nurse for one year. Thanks in advance

I don't have any input sorry! I am just a new grad and I know I'm probably going to tear up on my 1st interview, I know it. Almost exact same reasons for becoming a nurse and it just makes me emotional. So I hear ya for sure. Looking forward to reading some responses from nurses who have already been thru it.

Just wondering how soon after you graduated did you take the NCLEX? I'm not sure how long I should wait!

did anyone interview for Greater Heights?

Hi there- how did your match day go? I just got an email with an invitation for an 11/1 match day at Greater Heights. It was not one of my choices as I live in Katy. And I have no idea what departments! I am waiting to hear back from her. What dept did you interview for? DId you get the job?

have you had match day for this position?

Hi I was just wondering how everyone's match day went?

So how did match day go for all of u?

what hospital did you talk to

Still says under review. Nothing.

Mine still just says under review. No calls no emails