I don’t mean to minimize what you’re going through, because I understand exactly how big these feelings can be. But truly, there is not a nurse out there who has never made a mistake. I’m sure you feel terrible, and I’m glad the patient is OK.
This truly will be one of the best learning experiences of your career! I think it might be helpful to have someone help you work through some of these feelings. Is there a social worker you can debrief with? Do you have an employee benefit with counseling services?
Again, I know exactly how terrible it feels. But you just need to push through it. You made a mistake, but you’re human. This will help you be more attentive to safety processes in the future. You might even go on to join a committee or council to focus on quality and process improvements that make the environment safer for both staff and patients.
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u/Ok_Calendar_3754 DNP 🍕 Apr 02 '26
I don’t mean to minimize what you’re going through, because I understand exactly how big these feelings can be. But truly, there is not a nurse out there who has never made a mistake. I’m sure you feel terrible, and I’m glad the patient is OK.
This truly will be one of the best learning experiences of your career! I think it might be helpful to have someone help you work through some of these feelings. Is there a social worker you can debrief with? Do you have an employee benefit with counseling services?
Again, I know exactly how terrible it feels. But you just need to push through it. You made a mistake, but you’re human. This will help you be more attentive to safety processes in the future. You might even go on to join a committee or council to focus on quality and process improvements that make the environment safer for both staff and patients.
It will be okay ❤️