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  1. Major Med Error

    keynurse posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Today I gave my pt. 2mg IV Ativan for anticipatory anxiety for a MRI. Her order was for 1mg, I obviously read the order wrong. Later in the day, she was difficult to arouse, but her VSS. The...

  2. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you. This has been a learning experience for sure. great idea about the cheat

  3. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you so much, easier said then done, right?! Yes, actually that is exactly the steps I took. Filled out the incident report, contacted MD, monitored pt., SUP notified. Thank you for your...

  4. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for responding. Here's the thing. My co-worker did tell me. Crying. When I first started, stating "let this be a lesson for you". I stay away from gossip. I'm known as the RNyogi. Never...

  5. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    oh my gosh, hysterical! I just read your profile "from another planet". Good for

  6. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, her VSS and her ABG's were fine. She was only alert to self on admit, so it's hard to say. I'm on tomorrow, so I'll get to follow up. Thank you for your

  7. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you. I did some reflecting since this post. I now realize I just don't pass meds until I can find another RN. I did take accountability. If it didn't show up in the wording, I can't be...

  8. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree. I don't think they are firing me, however I haven't been able to eat thinking of that poor woman placed on a vent. Just sickening. I've been looking for other employment. Thank you for...

  9. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    #1 Never

  10. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Gina, Thank you so much for responding. This is exactly what went down, and how I'm feeling. I couldn't sleep or eat I was so sick over it. What's interesting is your honest comment gets no likes, yet...

  11. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for your support. I think Nurses forget we are all human.

  12. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    You do not know how I'm feeling and what I went through. You are assuming. That shows poor

  13. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank for the

  14. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for your kind words. I haven't heard from my workplace so I assume I'm in the clear. Yes, it's sad to walk on eggshells when you want to help

  15. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I completely agree with you. Yes, it's my nursing judgement to give the med before the procedure, and yes, it did probably pop up on the scanner. I probably dismissed it, I don't remember. The thing...

  16. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    The reason I tittle it major, it because I might get fired from it. I'm new to the process of med. errors, and the intention of this post was more about my rights as a RN. The pt. was 75 y-o, which...

  17. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree. Thank you also for the Pharm

  18. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you @HospitalsSafety, I certainly will. I really needed your sense of humor tonight also. It's nice to find such inspiring Mentors here. I've been a RN just over a year, and love that I found...

  19. Major Med Error

    keynurse replied to keynurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you for the response and Pharm. education! I'm pretty good will my half-lives of meds., and was trying to be diplomatic. The RN who sent the pt. to the ICU has a hx. of creating drama....