Reporting another nurse

Nurses LPN/LVN

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If you had suspicion that a nurse is not giving medications, would you report it? I have noticed on a few occasions that my fill in nurse is not giving certain medications (how I know, it's not signed out) I know that as a nurse, I am supposed to be an advocate for my patients but I was contemplating because I was scared and don't know how to go about this. So, for the past 3 days, I couldn't sleep. And today, I finally bottled up the courage to ask a fellow nurse whom I trust and she advised me to report it. I informed the Don and she thanked me for letting her know. I felt like a Hugh weight has been lifted off my back. But I'm also worried that now, someone is going to possibly lose their job. Am I to blame?

I wouldn't report it unless I had proof to back it up. And I do. When I reported it, the DON was already aware that meds were not being given, they just didn't know who.

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And by The way, it wasn't the first time. I felt that it was time that I play my part as an nurse advocate for my patients. I confided in 2 RN charge nurses, had them verify the meds not being given before I informed the don.

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Specializes in Psych, LTC/SNF, Rehab, Corrections.

When the count's screwed up, everyone plays 'Not It'.

If I'm the relief, I will sell you down the river to save my butt (and license).

Exactly how many people did you tell, OP? Are they gossips? If management had suspicions, this mess is probably flying all over the dept

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