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(Message started by: Kim Y. on Apr 5^th, 2005, 1:53pm)

Title: Gotta vent
Post by Kim Y. on Apr 5^th, 2005, 1:53pm

I am stressed last night I found a note on my time card saying I have made to many med errors and I now have to watch a movie. I wasn't even aware that I was doing anything wrong. :o Not to mention that if they were only in our shoes taking care of 35-50 residents and expected to pass meds to at least 15 what do they expect.
Sorry unloading on you again didn't intend for that just needed to vent.
Just feeling sorry for myself. I feel as though I have been a bad nurse. I hate making mistakes. :'(
Kim :-/

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by Frank_W on Apr 5^th, 2005, 2:07pm

Mistakes happen. Don't be too hard on yourself, and don't take it personally, Kim.

(on the other hand: Naughty nurses? WHOO-HOO!! :o [smiley=laugh.gif])

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by nani on Apr 5^th, 2005, 2:34pm

on 04/05/05 at 13:53:39, Kim Y. wrote:

expected to pass meds to at least 15 what do they expect.
Kim :-/

Everyone does make mistakes, Kim. Don't be too hard on yourself. However, having worked in a similar (profoundly developmentally delayed adults)enviornement and now facing putting my mother in a nursing home I DO expect that meds be properly administered. It's just plain scary to think that mistakes wouldn't be taken seriously. This is not to make you feel worse...just my [smiley=twocents.gif]

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by sandie99 on Apr 5^th, 2005, 2:43pm

Kim,
the mistakes we make make us human. [smiley=hug.gif]
I hate making errors as well, but I've learned not to stress too much about them - that's a lesson ch actually taught me. Don't beat yourself up, okay? :)

Best wishes,
Sandie

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by Langa on Apr 5^th, 2005, 2:59pm

Quote:

Just feeling sorry for myself

Want a donut??? :D

Sorry Kim…clusters, the constant pain associated with them, topped by meds can do that to ya…I’ve been known to make some doosies myself…my boss gives me the look “brain did not arrive with Maria today”… :-[

But in line with what Nani said, I’m glad errors with regard to medicine administration is being taken seriously.

Better days are coming…

Langa

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by cootie on Apr 5^th, 2005, 3:22pm

People make mistakes with there own meds let alone bein in charge of outsiders......sometimes things happen like that for the good cuz it teaches you to pay more attention. And probly sticks in her head better what yer doin not to do it again.....did that make sense ? So did onea the patients have a better day or worse day cuz of the med messup ? Hope it wasn't a laxative Pam

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by clarence on Apr 5^th, 2005, 3:55pm

on 04/05/05 at 13:53:39, Kim Y. wrote:

and I now have to watch a movie.

Which one? Do you get to choose? "Be Cool" was alright. I really want to see "Sin City." On DVD I really like "Magnolia" and "Memento." "Amelie" is a really good flick.

;) just kidding... ;)

Sorry Kim, I hope that things go better for you soon. Cheer up, and we'll all be here for you. Unload anytime.

Casey

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by toolong on Apr 5^th, 2005, 6:51pm

Mother is in a nursing home and they work the CNAs like dogs.Too many hours too little pay.It's a wonder that she can get any meds at all.I was in the hospital last year and it was so under staffed it was crazy.Don't worry and don't let it get you down.You must be dealing with CH or you wouldn't be here at this site.You sure don'y need the stress.

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by don on Apr 5^th, 2005, 7:10pm

Patients in..patients out
Not enough insurance
Staffing shortage
No hiring
Over worked nurses

Mistakes being made? We'll just blame the nurse.

Thats what it is really about Kim. Not the nurse.

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by Frank_W on Apr 5^th, 2005, 7:23pm

BINGO, Don. Right on the button.

Title: Re: Gotta vent
Post by Kim Y. on Apr 6^th, 2005, 12:11am

Wow thanks for the pick me up tonight it is nice to get good feed back.

Update on the med error it wasn't life threatening just a simple ear flush that was forgotten but it was also a failure on my CMA for not letting me know that it was the last time of the ear drops and on the 4th it is to be flushed.

Over worked and under paid and under staff is definitly the problem. Not that I am making exuses for myself.
I agree that if it were my mother in the nursing home I would want her to get the right meds but also being in there shoes I will understand if a mistake happens as long as it wasn't life threatening.

I have always held myself accountable for my own mistakes.

Feel better about this now. Thanks again.
Kim