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Story summary
- 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.
