suspended for signing an 8pm med on MAR at 5pm in error

[VirginiaLPN97]

Hi this is my first time ever posting on a nursing forum. I was called to the DON office at 5:30pm tonight by the QA director and she suspended me for accidently signing in error an 8pm medication at 5pm. I did not give the 8pm med and didn't realize the error. I was told to clock out and go home. I was allowed to write a statement in my defence. One hour prior to this my unit manager came to me ( He is an LPN with 1 year exp. I have 7 years exp.) and stated that MAR's would be checked to see if meds were being signed off early. The QA pretty much runs the nursing home and I know I was set up because I was not allowed to see the error and the QA stated that the Pt was not able to tell her if she received her medication earlier than ordered. This pt is alert and oriented x3 and would know if she received a medication at the wrong time. The QA stated that the meds would be counted in the drawer ( we receive a 1 month supply for each resident ) and I told her to count them and do labs if she wanted because I was innocent. I have worked at this facility almost 4 years and never have been in trouble before. I would appreciate any advice on how to handle this. I have put this in God's hands. Please pray for me that this all turns out okay. Thank You.

[rdhdnrs]

I am so sorry this happened to you. I think you did the right thing by offering to be tested. This will go a long way in your defence. Hang in there.

[VirginiaLPN97]

I know it will all work out in the end. This has just never happened to me before. Thank You for your support.

[SmilingBluEyes]

I am sorry this happened. I hope things can be resolved in your favor asap!