SafetyNurse1968 BSN, MSN, PhD

Education, Informatics, Patient Safety

If I were in charge of the universe, there would be staffing ratio laws and unions in every state and you'd get written up for NOT taking your breaks.

Patient Safety Columnist / Educator

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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    This is fantastic information - thank you! I teach community health and digital and information literacy, so I don't have much reason to get updated on emergency medicine best practice. I wish I could...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, and the importance of thinking hard about what you post on social media - I wish I hadn't mentioned the part about reporting in my original post - I was just so surprised. It never occurred to me...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Should we continue to hold the head still/ immobile until EMS arrive? Sounds like the issue is injury during
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I so appreciate that you took the time to read and respond. I'm always
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I love EBP! I posted because I’m seeking new knowledge, so instead of increasing my BP, you’ve set my mind at ease. Thank
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to think about that!!! I’m sure you’re right. I make mistakes every
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    She said no collar was used. The patient was lifted to rolling gurney. I didn’t think about how my ignorance might be offensive. I’ll try to be more sensitive in the future. Thanks for your...
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, what does TOS mean? Feeling
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    MVA, EMS didn't use a backboard!!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right! I was wondering more about the need for Cspine immobilization- got my question answered in the thread. Sorry I wasn’t more clear, I was confused:) Yes, totally right- thanks!...
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    FINALLY - THE ANSWER! Here is a list of common diagnostic tests for each of the causes of epigastric pain that we’ve been discussing: Food poisoning: blood tests, stool cultureGallstones: abdominal...
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    So frustrating- it sounds like a stool guaiac might have been an inexpensive way to determine bleeding - I’m so sorry that happened. Thank you for
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for your patience with this, we are trying out a new format, next time I’ll post a lot more quickly so you won’t have to wait so long. In a couple days I’ll post the actual
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Are you ready for some more data? Let’s do an SBAR (remember Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation?) THE SITUATION Mr. Jim Halpert, a 28-yr-old white male complaining of diffuse...
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Soon! I'm getting it ready for publication right now! Thank you so much for
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Episode 2 will have all that info! Stay tuned ? Be sure to post your guesses in the admin link as directed in the
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I think one of your questions combined with the information I've already given you will give you enough symptoms to suggest something pretty specific. Take a guess on the admin
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Be sure to post your guess
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    The nurse in the morgue – Part 3 of my interview with a forensic nurse

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Golden-RN, you are brave, so very brave. Thanks so much for reading and commenting - I really appreciate
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    The nurse in the morgue – Part 3 of my interview with a forensic nurse

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Did you know? Forensic Nurse is sometimes called "autopsy nurse" or "death investigator". You may have read part 1 and part 2 of this series about Lacy, a forensic nurse who spends part of her...
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    Case Study: My Stomach Hurts

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    juviasama, thank you for reading and commenting! Why do you think you were misdiagnosed? I'm glad you are on the mend - having a healthcare provider who will listen is
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    The nurse in the morgue – Part 3 of my interview with a forensic nurse

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for commenting, 0.5GPA! Do you think you could actually do it? I've done some pretty gnarly wound care... Is there anything about it that you think would trip you up? smells? I think children...
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    What if I'm the Bully?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    LindaGracie, thank you so much for reading and commenting. I hope my article left you feeling supported. I wish you all the best in your quest to prevent error and promote civility. You are not alone...
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    What if I'm the Bully?

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Only the light from the bathroom illuminated Jill's room as I walked in as quietly as possible. It was only 7:15 a.m. and I had received report on 4 patients. Two of them were new, but Jill and one...
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    Healing from Childhood Trauma: Tapping/EFT

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a survivor of childhood trauma, and a mother of 3 children who survived childhood trauma before we adopted them, I am on a quest for healing. Childhood trauma has been linked to long lasting...
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    Forensic Nursing: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Part 1

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in Forensic

    I found Lacy through facebook. I sent a message to all my nurse buddies asking for an introduction to a Forensic nurse/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. I'd already done a lot of research on this...