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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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for being open and sharing - your courage in sharing is so supportive of the healing that can take place when we lean in, when we say "we are all in this together" vs. judging and
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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 reading - I so appreciate it when folks read and comment. Sharing and open discussion around this issue will help prevent errors - I firmly believe
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    Drug Use and Abuse: Perspectives of A Teen User Part 1

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Another podcast on this topic - Jane tells the story of an overdose: Safety Rules by Kristi Miller, RN, PhD, CPPS, HNB-BC on Apple
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    Drug Use and Abuse: Perspectives of A Teen User Part 1

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let me introduce you to Jane. She is the daughter of one of my best friends in the whole world. I met her when she was 13, a tall, quiet, polite girl, with shoulder length brown hair who played the...
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    Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    It seems really bad right now, but please hang around - it will get better. Please don't believe what a small group of people seem to think of you. Ultimately, you get to decide the end to your story...
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    Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I hear you - I was sick to my stomach wondering if I would have disciplinary action next to my name on the BON site. We need to continue to fight for nursing rights. What you have been through...
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    Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I agree- I was really surprised when Lorie shared this with me. Since I have spoken to her I have been completely honest on all my job applications. I have been successfully hired for several...
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    Protecting Your License: Notes from a Nurse-Attorney

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to mention malpractice insurance!!! Yet another way to protect yourself. What amazes me is how inexpensive it is - I have had it for years and it still only costs about $100 per year. Just...
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    Are you ready for NCLEX? Think patient safety and you will be.

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking NCLEXI took my NCLEX way back in 2006 - before alternate items, but after select all that apply (those dreaded SAPs!!). I recall driving to the testing facility early in the morning in a state...
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    Are you ready for NCLEX? Think patient safety and you will be.

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

    You are so welcome! Thanks for
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    The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am glad it turned out the way it did. Did the hospital offer you any support, and/or did you seek out any for
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    The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    SO true - thank you for commenting and
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    Seems Patient Safety not a consideration

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to RyRy10-8's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This sounds like a terrible situation, and an accident waiting to happen. Have you contacted the board of nursing in the state where you work? Sometimes they can be of great help. I hope you are...
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    Nurses Week Giveaways - WIN Up To $4,000! Nurses Week 2018

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    the coffee is cold, and could they please have another sweet n'
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    Cartoon Caption Contest WIN $250! Nurses Week 2018

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Brian S.'s topic in News, Announcements

    That moment when you try to recall whether this is the patient who just got back from a mission trip to the
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    Found a Knife, Scared

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Michellelove's topic in General Nursing

    Leave. It's not worth the risk. I am sorry this is happening to you. It's not fair, but your life is worth so much more than an argument over what is fair and
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    I've Been "Invited" To A Root Cause Analysis, Now What?

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Dealing With Error I have written about error in Why do we continue to harm patients? In that article, I give statistics about the number of people who are killed while in the hands of trusted...
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    I've Been "Invited" To A Root Cause Analysis, Now What?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so glad you had a positive experience - thank you so much for sharing and for
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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I appreciate your comment because it shows I didn't do a good job of making my point. I agree with you about using critical thinking and the 5 (or however many it is) rights. I agree that nurses need...
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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't give up. Join the ANA and give $5 to the PAC, get informed, make some phone calls - speak up. It all helps. If we get laws in place, then hospitals will have to follow
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    Why Do We Continue to Harm Patients?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you for pointing out some other good articles on this topic. I agree - focusing on both systems and individual factors is important. I like knowing there are safe systems in place for those...
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    Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Hey KatieMI, I have to respectfully disagree with some evidence to back me up. Nicotine is being used to treat ADHD, depression, Parkinson's, Alzheimers and ulcerative colitis (see references at end...
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    Nurses Smoking: Compassion Instead of Judgement

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to jeastridge's topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone else read about smoking as a way of "self-treating" for mental health issues? I have heard it is why the VA continues to allow veterans to smoke on VA campuses. I wish we could find a way...
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    A Checklist for Patient Safety - This Nurse Quit, Will YOU?

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IS PATIENT SAFETY JUST A BUZZWORD?Patient safety is a buzzword we hear about all the time. We hear stories in the media, stories from friends and family, and some of us even have our own stories. Bad...
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    Safety Tips for New Grad Nurses

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Fntsemi's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Realize that despite your best efforts you will likely make a mistake. Know that when you make that first mistake, you can recover. You can still be a nurse and you aren't a bad person, or even a bad...