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Nurse's License Revoked After Fatal Fentanyl Mistake

1/30/2026

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  • Nipaben Patel, a nurse in Manitoba, had her license revoked after administering fentanyl and succinylcholine incorrectly, causing a patient's cardiac arrest.
  • The College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba labeled her actions "egregious" and imposed a $10,000 fine.
  • Patel had not practiced nursing for 13 years before returning and failed to follow safety protocols and obtain physician consent.
  • Following the November 2024 incident, she resigned and has not worked as a nurse since, raising concerns about the registration process for internationally trained nurses.