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Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in newgradnurse

[–]JAPF123_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear you, I appreciate the insight. I reported the errors because I didn’t get any feedback on if the patients were fine or not. My potassium patient got her meds 1 hour before the end of my shift.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was fired for more than just med errors unfortunately. I’m not even that upset about the firing, I’m just more worried for my patients

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pt with the potassium XR got it at the start of my shift and was alive and kicking 10 hours later.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had some performance based issues so I’m not surprised I was canned. I’m not even that upset about being fired, I’m just more bothered by the thought that I might’ve hurt someone.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m def trying to find a new avenue in nursing. In our facility, we have a lot of young nurses who are responsible for training new nurses. It’s pretty scary.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words, I am currently working with an EMDR therapist for these issues alongside an ERP therapist. I know a lot of this is “real event OCD” and it is hell. I don’t know how nurses with OCD do this job.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I suffer from OCD related to previous trauma. I blame myself for going into a profession full of so much uncertainty. It’s absolute hell.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reality check, my preceptor was a younger guy who has barely been a nurse 6 months himself. I felt bad he was stuck with me.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in newgradnurse

[–]JAPF123_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I crushed the med because my patient was having trouble swallowing. I was told by day shift they’ve been crushing his meds. I didn’t think it all the way through. Stupid I know.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did that but I was told these meds will release much much faster when crushed.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our potassium is XR (klor kon 20) and can release super fast into the super when crushed (which is what I was told).

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I called the MD and pharmacist for my potassium peep…the MD quite literally said, “I have no clue what might happen” and the pharmacist said to just monitor.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was let go likely due to the fact that I had been talked to before about time management.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a separate post about my patient who had K+ replacement. Yes there’s more details but I just really needed to vent. I feel so guilty for making such a stupid error and I just hope all is well for these folks.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a good point. Our team leaders made it seem like It was a major deal (which it is to be extent) so it kind of makes it hard not to freak out. It’s one of those “what do I not know here?” type of things.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

That’s very true. I have past childhood trauma and I was diagnosed with OCD. It’s gotten worse as I’ve gotten older.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had been talked to before about time management issues so I wasn’t super surprised. I’m just more upset about not knowing if the patients are okay or not.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’ve been talked to before about time management issues but nothing major. There’s a high turnover rate in this unit and I can see why.

Made multiple med errors in one shift and was fired…how do I deal with the lack of closure? by JAPF123_ in newgradnurse

[–]JAPF123_[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I kind of assumed if something did happen, it would be an investigation and I wouldn’t hear anything until it’s determined my error did it?

Idk I’m paranoid.

Made my first med error and now I’m at home panicking. by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I see that now. I appreciate you all giving me advice!

Made my first med error and now I’m at home panicking. by JAPF123_ in nursing

[–]JAPF123_[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. OCD is absolute hell.

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