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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    I'm Dizzy, Tired and Can't Remember What I Ate for Lunch

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    FINAL POST An MRI with contrast and diffusion weighting revealed multiple foci of acute infarction in the left Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA) distribution. Subacute or chronic infarct involving...
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    I'm Dizzy, Tired and Can't Remember What I Ate for Lunch

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Hey folks - thanks again for participating! be sure to scroll through the comments to see the FIRST FOLLOW UP. Here is another little hint: SECOND FOLLOW UP CT scan wo IV contrast:...
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    I'm Dizzy, Tired and Can't Remember What I Ate for Lunch

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    FOLLOW UP #1 Hey folks! Thank you so much for your comments. I'd love to hear more from you about HOW you decide what is a priority - what is your thought process for deciding what information to...
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    Select All That Apply: The Most Hated Question Type Ever

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why are SATAs so hard? Did you know that anxiety makes it hard for you to recall information? Imagine you are sitting down to take the NCLEX and the first question is a SATA. Maybe you missed a...
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    Select All That Apply: The Most Hated Question Type Ever

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

    Ah! I didn’t reword the answer explanation ! Thank you! I’ll make the edit. My proofreader is on vacation
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    Select All That Apply: The Most Hated Question Type Ever

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

    I appreciate your comments! Could you explain what you mean by “off”? I wrote the question myself, so I’m surprised it’s on UWorld. Can you explain what you mean in a different way? Thank
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    Agonizing Pelvic Pain: What's Going On with this 17-year-old? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for participating in this case study. I hope it was more meaningful to you knowing this is a real person. She's doing great now, running track and being a normal kid. FINAL...
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    Next Generation NCLEX: Are You Ready?

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

    Wow! Congrats and thank you for being so positive- I feel good about the changes as a nursing prof. But it’s really nice to hear from a student
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    Agonizing Pelvic Pain: What's Going On with this 17-year-old? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! That means so much to
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    Agonizing Pelvic Pain: What's Going On with this 17-year-old? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I am so looking forward to the reveal on this one and finding out what you are thinking. Thank you so much for participating -makes it so much more
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    Agonizing Pelvic Pain: What's Going On with this 17-year-old? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    What would a laparoscopic exam tell you that a scan won’t? In light of all the negative scans- I’m Thinking about risk vs. benefits of procedure requiring general
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    Agonizing Pelvic Pain: What's Going On with this 17-year-old? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Great questions everyone! FIRST FOLLOW UP POST: Responses to your questions: Abdominal assessment is negative for findings Diet: normal – she eats a wide variety of fruits,...
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    A Fracture from a Fall: What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Chief Complaint "I was working in the garden, and I tripped and fell and hit my head. It was so stupid of me to leave my rake lying on the grass. I'm sorry to bother you, but I couldn't get it to...
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    A Fracture from a Fall: What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    FINAL POST After further questioning, the patient breaks down in tears and admits that her daughter pushed her into a wall, causing the fracture. The patient says, “please don’t do anything...
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    Suicidal Ideation and Muscle Twitches | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Chief Complaint Suicidal ideation, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, memory lapses and muscle twitches. History of Present Illness "My children begged me to come in. They are so worried...
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    A Fracture from a Fall: What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    She says she hit her head on a rock when she
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    A Fracture from a Fall: What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Follow up information: aPTT: 12 seconds (10-13) INR: 0.9 (below 1) RBC 4.3 million (4.2-5.4 million/mcL) The bleeding stopped after direct pressure was applied and the wound...
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    A Fracture from a Fall: What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    When the patient is asked about contacting her daughter she says, "Oh dear me no, I don't want to bother her." She refuses to give any contact information for her daughter. Patient states, "I must...
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Ativan salt-lick for everyone! Seriously - much appreciation to everyone for continuing to read and participate - you all make it so much more interesting when you get involved. THANK
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    FINAL POST The diagnosis of pneumocystis pneumonia (fungal pneumonia), oral thrush and his history of unprotected intercourse leads you to test him for HIV. More lab tests: CD4 cells...
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Hannah banana- you are so on the right track! I’ll post the final results
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    SECOND FOLLOW UP (final post next week): Other tests: Sputum specimen obtained with inhalation of 3% saline by ultrasonic nebulizer: Methanamine silver stain positive (consistent...
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    First Follow-Up Post Tests: COVID-19 negative, positive for antibodies Review of Systems - only abnormal values presented: Skin: Rhynophyma (swollen, red, bumpy nose and cheeks),...
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    Breathless, Coughing and Run-down: What's Going On? | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for participating! I will answer a few questions now, and post lab values and head to toe tomorrow - just to give more folks time to think on it. His cough is nonproductive...
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    Suicidal Ideation and Muscle Twitches | Case Study

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    FINAL POST After extensive counseling about possible outcomes, genetic testing showed CAG repeat of 40 on chromosome 4, confirming a diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease. The...