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

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 support.

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 assume.

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

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 time.

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 responsible for how people read things.

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 responding.

#1 Never assume

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 a bullying comment on here gets 30+ likes. Go figure. Thank you for recognizing this in fact is a hindrance to our job, and not "an excuse" or cop out. If a co-worker bullies you, it disrupts your ability to think clearly. I will definitely check out the website you have generously provided. I see you've been a RN for almost 30 years, you are a leading example of what a true leader is. xo

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

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

Thank for the reassurance!

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 people.

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 is, at times we are so short staffed there is no other RN to waste with. Welcome to my biggest fear! Now,that's what scares me also that she did not advocate for flumazenil, coming from a RN who gave a complete bottle of insulin thinking it was protonix. I digress. Thank you so much for the tip on calling malpractice insurance carrier for advice. I'm really naive when it comes to admin things.

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 I've given that amount to pt.'s that age several times, I believe there is some underlying cause. Before my hospital calls me, I was hoping to gather some information regarding anyone who's made a med error and/or dealt with admin. Thank you for your time.

I agree. Thank you also for the Pharm education.

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 this forum. Thank you so much!!

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. However, I agree that would not cause her to be on a vent, and this may be the opportunity for the MD to find an underlying cause. Thanks again.

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 following RN elected not to give any form of pharmacology reversal (Narcan), and called the SUP. The pt. was sent to the ICU and now is vented. I'm so sick thinking of what I may have done to this woman. Can anyone please tell me of my rights as a RN? I spoke to my SUP and admitted "I read the order wrong". Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've a stellar Nursing record, and I can't even think of the worse case scenario. Thank you.