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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    Case Study: Magic Mushrooms as Medicine? Mind-Body Connection Pt. 3

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I so appreciate your comments! You've definitely grasped what I'm trying to say. I'm so passionate about making patients aware of their options. I don't think many people with treatment resistant...
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    How hard is it for you when the instructor does it wrong?

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dear nursing students, I'm teaching fundamentals of nursing - and not for the first time. I've taught it as an adjunct and as a full time professor. Each time I teach I think to myself, "I hope I...
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    How hard is it for you when the instructor does it wrong?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks, that means a
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    Case Study: Magic Mushrooms as Medicine? Mind-Body Connection Pt. 3

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Well said. I'm an oncology nurse and I come from the perspective of sharing knowledge with patients about available clinical trials. I think you make a good point about the difference between...
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    What's the oddest thing you've done for a student?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to ruby_jane's topic in School

    I'm not a school nurse...I come here to read your posts and laugh...and sometimes to cry...I have four kids, ages 8, 9, 11 and 13. All I really want to say is, THANK YOU. I can't even...finger stuck...
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    Is 54 too old to get hired as a new RN?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to OHRN2023's topic in General Nursing

    Keep that core tight! My biggest issues as I enter my 51st year: how easy it is to get injured and how much harder it is to heal...takes a much loooonger time! I am super fit - lift weights, walk, run...
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    How hard is it for you when the instructor does it wrong?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We teach them to fold the washcloth a certain way, and then show them how to use it only once for each body part. You use one washcloth in the soapy water, then another in the rinse water. The student...
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    Case Study: Magic Mushrooms as Medicine? Mind-Body Connection Pt. 3

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I do appreciate your comments though I wish you had read the article more carefully. I very clearly stated that I'm not advocating for the illegal use of drugs. I'm advocating to let our patients know...
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    How hard is it for you when the instructor does it wrong?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great advice...I love it! I appreciate you turning it into a positive - very
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    How hard is it for you when the instructor does it wrong?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm ashamed to admit I did it incorrectly because I was in a hurry, AND with a student. I talked to my therapist about this and she suggested a good way of framing my feelings would be to say, "Thank...
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    Have you had your Colonoscopy? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Gastroenterology

    Thanks everyone, I'm going to insist on a colonoscopy next time. I appreciate you taking the time to CARE! much nurse
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    Have you had your Colonoscopy? March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in Gastroenterology

    I was approaching my 50th birthday with trepidation - knowing part of that birthday involves a colonoscopy. Much to my surprise, they handed me a card to "poop on" instead (sorry for my scatological...
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    Case Study: Does Childhood Abuse Prevent Weight Loss? Pt. 2

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Oh my! You made my day. It means so much to know that someone is reading and enjoying. So appreciate
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    Case Study: Does Childhood Abuse Prevent Weight Loss? Pt. 2

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Sending so many good vibes your way. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for reading. Thanks for continuing to
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    Mistake

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Marie63's topic in General Nursing

    I searched for a support group for healthcare givers. I found a few, though they aren't what I think we really need, which is a support group dedicated to nurses. All of these are for both patients...
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    Help with NCLEX-RN – Let’s do some sample questions

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH SAY?Google “How to pass the NCLEX-RN the first time” and you’ll get many results, some of them more reliable than others. You’ve learned in nursing school that it’s...
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    Mistake

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Marie63's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you! I too have had some traumatic experiences with medical error, and so I write about it as therapy! Please consider scrolling through my blog -there is so much good info in...
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    Case Study: Does Childhood Abuse Prevent Weight Loss? Pt. 2

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I wonder if the obesity crisis might be incredibly complicated? I am not suggesting that experiencing childhood trauma is the only reason for obesity. I agree with much of what you state - that...
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    Would you be insulted?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I do know - this is one of the toughest things to get over. I honestly hate knowing what someone else thinks of me sometimes, because I just obsess about it. You may never be able to change how she...
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    Trigger Warning!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the conversation about trigger warnings. As a survivor of childhood abuse, my central nervous system is triggered by certain smells or the way a man might approach me. I am also...
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    Vent

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    I was in an inservice about trach care and had never met the speaker. He was an ederly man, wearing a trach collar, but talking in a normal voice. It was distracting and confusing. I kept wondering...
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    Case Study: Why Is This Patient Smelling Music? Pt. 1

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in Critical Care

    "Our problem child is back.” Ann whispered as I sat down at the nurses' station to chart. "You mean Susan? I hope she's okay, I'm worried about that girl.” I said. "Will you take her?...
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    Case Study: Why Is This Patient Smelling Music? Pt. 1

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I love knowing that those with mental health challenges are finding community and support. Bonding and connecting are so important for
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    The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    THANK YOU for doing an incident report on this - you've prevented some harm down the road. I so appreciate the
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    Help with NCLEX-RN – Let’s do some sample questions

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for reading and commenting. Yes, this question pertains to probable signs of early pregnancy. The other causes of breast enlargement and tenderness you list are all correct. This is a great...