Wrongful Termination?

[MEANNRS]

I was terminated from my job for a med error. I gave 5mg of Coumadin when the order was for 6mg. The nurse who transcribed the order originally wrote 5mg but then wrote 6 over the 5. No cross out, no initials. I asked my direct supervisor what the order was and she said 5mg. The next day I was called and suspended, 1week later; terminated. I'm considering contacting an attorney to see if there's any reason to pursue a case. Has anyone been through this? Or have any advice?

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

Not sure what state you live in; however, most states are now "Right to Work" or "at will" states where employees or employers can end employment at any time for any reason.

Wrongful termination would come into play if you could prove you were fired and you were fired because of your race, gender, religion, etc.

Ask yourself... do you really want to work in a place where you are going to be looking over you proverbial shoulder with every move you make? Move on.. it's their loss

Even in "at will" states, if the facility has not followed their own procedures as outlined in their employee handbook or some similar written policy manual, you can indeed sue for wrongful termination. Look through the materials you were given when you were hired, or go to HR and peruse their official policy manual. You may find something with which to work.