Tehran University of Medical Sciences Nursing Practice Today 2383-1154 11 2 2024 03 13 141 149 Ahmad Saifan Faculty of Nursing, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan Alexandra Dimitri New York University Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Nabeel Al-Yateem College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Abedalmajeed Shajrawi Faculty of Health Sciences, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Khaldoun Hamdan Department of Acute and Chronic Care Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan Osamah Al-Habeis Department of Surgical, Al-Hussein Al-Salt New Hospital, Salt, Jordan Mohammed Albashtawy Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al-Albayt University, Mafraq, Jordan Abdullah Alkhawaldeh Department of Community and Mental Health, Princess Salma Faculty of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Mafraq, Jordan Mahmoud Alsaraireh Princess Aisha Bint Al-Hussein College for Nursing and Health Sciences, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Ma’an, Jordan Luma Ali Arab University College of Technology, Amman, Jordan 2023 12 17 2024 03 04 Background & Aim: Medication errors are a significant concern in healthcare, with effective management largely dependent on understanding its causes and reporting practices. This study aims to explore the experiences of Jordanian nurses in relation to medication error occurrence and reporting within the Jordanian context and the factors that may influence their decisions to report or not. Methods & Materials: A qualitative descriptive approach was used. 24 nurses from three different hospitals were interviewed. The hospitals included a major governmental institution, a private facility, and a university hospital, ensuring diverse healthcare settings. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis, and the study was reported guided by the COREQ checklist. Results: Three major themes were identified: Obsolete policies and guidelines, Adapting to an Unhealthy Environment, and Trying to adjust: creating own definition for medication errors. In our study, medication errors emerged as a pervasive issue across Jordanian hospitals, attributed to both systemic failures and individual practices. Despite existing policies, participants reported frequent medication errors due to obsolete guidelines, lack of adherence, and an environment that hinders effective medication administration. Conclusion: The study reveals the critical issues of medication errors in Jordanian hospitals due to outdated policies and challenging environments. It emphasizes the need for updated protocols and a culture supportive of error reporting. Addressing these factors is essential for improving patient safety and healthcare quality. https://npt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/npt/article/view/2923 https://npt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/npt/article/download/2923/611