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: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I've turned it in, just waiting for the editors to post it! Thanks for your
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Another great guess! Liver enzymes were normal, ammonia levels were normal. I love this idea - it's the first time I've heard it suggested. Why do we always forget about ammonia? I can't tell you the...
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Does schizoaffective disorder come with
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Oh that's a good one! Huffing markers could definitely cause some interesting side effects - if the markers are the smelly, permanent type. These were water soluble, so it's
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Have you heard of hallucinations related to iron deficiency anemia? I haven't been able to find anything, though it makes perfect sense to me. Part 2 of the article is coming out soon. Stay
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    She had been off the pill for several months when she came to live with us, so I think all of the hormones from the pill that could have caused these issues would have left her system by then. I...
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    This is definitely part of the diagnosis - she has been diagnosed with depressive mood disorder, however there is another piece that links to the hallucinations. Keep
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Some one suggested celiac - not finding a link between celiac and hallucinations - what is the link you are suggesting? Bleeding in the bowel? I know adults are less likely to have GI symptoms - only...
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I'm glad you are enjoying it! She continues to be healthy and happy. I so appreciate the engagement with this topic. Negative screen for schizophrenia, and negative for thyroid
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I've never heard of a miscarriage causing hallucinations - what are you thinking the link is? I could see someone being devastated by a miscarriage and having some mental health issues, but that isn't...
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    Case Study: Why Is She Having Hallucinations? The Mystery of The Dog in A Fedora

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    That'a a really good idea - B-12 deficiencies have been linked to hallucinations. She doesn't strictly fit the at-risk profile: vegan, elderly, long term antacids, metformin or removal of bowel....
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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    WAKING UP TO A NIGHTMAREImagine waking up from surgery in a hospital bed - you can't move, you literally cannot speak, lift a finger or communicate that you are awake in any way. Over the next few...
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    Drug Use and Abuse: Perspectives of A Teen User Part 3

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in General Nursing

    THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD TRIPOne more story from Jane - at the time I interviewed her, she was only 18 and this had just happened to her. I am interested to hear what you think about...
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    Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Time to get a job at the VA, or the prison system! That's really useful news - I appreciate you sharing it. I wasn't aware of
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    Transgender patient and a dilemma

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to CBlover's topic in General Nursing

    Agree - always ask the person what they prefer. Thank you for raising this question - this is a great way to get important conversations started. Thank you for caring and being sensitive to...
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    Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I have never called in sick, but I am not proud of it. Exposing patients and coworkers to whatever is running around in my system is completely uncool. That being said, I have always felt too guilty,...
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    The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It sounds like you had a very different experience. Unfortunately, from what I have seen as a nursing instructor at many different schools of nursing the practice in many schools of nursing is to be...
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    Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    well, yeah, the answer is no, because letting someone take meds from the company stock is stealing, aside from all the other safety
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    Giving OTC medications to your aides/coworkers?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to knotizer12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would tell the truth, "this adult human asked for a particular medication, and I, another adult human, gave it to her as a kind gesture." You are not responsible if you are simply giving a med to a...
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    Writing order and having Dr sign later..your thoughts?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    You are an amazing person for trying to help your company "save money" - but please, I am begging you, don't put your license at risk! As others have said - that is what the on-call is for! You have...
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    Patients & Pet Peeves

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering why this bothers you? As a patient safety specialist, I encourage everyone I know to write down and if possible, record all their interactions when in the healthcare system. I feel like...
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    Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Keep reaching out, keep sharing. THANK YOU - when you share, you help countless other people. This is happening all the time, to so many nurses. You can do this. Much
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    Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a horrible experience. Thank you for being courageous enough to share it. I hope you are healing and getting some support. It really helps when you share - it lets other nurses know...
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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I so agree! As a home health nurse, I spent literally hours on the phone with patient physicians trying to sort out their medications. The kidney doc and the heart doc both prescribe an...
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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I wonder if this is true? How much money would a hospital save if they staffed adequately and avoided lawsuits? California has staffing laws that protect nurses and patients, and I don't see hospitals...