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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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    ZDoggMD actually did this! He’s a Doctor Who talks about so much of this stuff on his YouTube channel and in his blog- I got to see him speak and he’s so inspiring. Check him out If you haven’t...
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    The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    If you are interested in learning more about gender bias in healthcare education, you might check out my
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for clarifying. Though I'd love to blame my error on a fictional nurse, it is entirely my mistake. Here's a link with more info: https://work.chron.com/compare-right-work-employment-1927.html...
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much to all the California nurses who have commented! I was really hoping you would read my article. From what I've seen written, it looks like your staffing law is working well for
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are 100% correct. It's truly unfortunate that hospitals can't seem to put patient and nurse safety first without being forced to. I hope when we finally get some laws on the books that...
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    Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    No, no committees. I've always been a HUGE advocate for safe staffing ratios. I wanted to be sure I had explored all sides of the issue before really going all in so I wrote this piece from another...
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    The final results at long last! The patient had a STEMI. Pt. received IV reteplase, heparin, metoprolol and lisinopril and 90 minutes later ST elevations and throat pain resolved. Pt. was stable...
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    Do you share teaching materials with other professors?

    SafetyNurse1968 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have asked a fellow faculty member for access to their PowerPoints and exam questions, and they have refused. I'm a new faculty member, teaching pathophysiology for the first time. I've been...
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    No lower extremity edema. You'll have to wait till Saturday for the rest
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    UPDATE! I'll repost all the additional data since the ORIGINAL POST (OP). PLUS some extra info you didn't ask for: REMEMBER: DON’T POST THE ANSWER HERE!Ask questions and I’ll give you more...
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    Fired for False Workplace Violence Accusation - Feeling Humiliated and Shamed

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Hey OP, I feel for you. I've been fired. Even though when I was fired I felt it wasn't for a good reason (too much to go into here - and this isn't about me, it's about you), it still hurt, SO MUCH....
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Thyroid and liver panels are WNL - the other results are in the thread, but I'll repeat - compliant with medications lately, Calcium was normal (back in the day, we had to make a special request to...
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    That is fantastic news about the Zofran. About your lack of med knowledge (?)- I think you are doing a great job of being open minded and reflective - two important characteristics of a safe
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Nice job nursing student! Scroll up and you'll see the results for the EKG, troponin (only a single time point) and lung sounds as well as other lab values. Her abdominal exam is negative and I have...
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    You Can Smoke in the Operating Room!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear that you are experiencing health problems. I hope you'll jump on the AORN website and advocate for safety in the OR. To me, this looks like a civil suit just waiting to happen....
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Oh I see now why you were confused, we’re actually asking folks to not post their guesses here but to put them on the admin
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I’m not sure what you mean by missing something, it’s just supposed to be for fun. It sounds like your level of cardiac diagnostic skills is potentially higher than
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I'm sorry, I don't have an actual ECG I can send you...Only the description: 4 mm ST segment elevation in leads V2-V6. Also there's tachycardia, and an occasional premature beat. I hope that will...
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    FNPdreams - I'll post those results soon. We're experimenting with the format to try to make this the most fun for everyone. Stay tuned! Oh that's a great question and gives me an idea for a future...
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    I posted the lab results - look at those and see if that gives you a clue about the LDH. No fever, vomit looked like partially digested breakfast, no cough. Negative findings on abdominal exam. No...
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Ya'll ask good questions! Past Medical History:Type 2 DM X 5 years Migraine with aura X 25 years Hypertriglyceridemia HTN X 12 years (poorly controlled, poor patient compliance) Medications:Amlodipine...
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    Case Study(CSI): Stomach flu? Anxiety? What's Going on Here?

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you for reading and commenting! Here are the pertinent labs and vital signs: Vital signs:BP 160/98 RA sitting HR 105 RR 18 T 98.2oF HT 5’6” WT 170 lbs BMI 27.4 Laboratory Test Results:Na 133...
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    You Can Smoke in the Operating Room!

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Agree 100%. Thanks for reading and
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    Nursing shortage is BS

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked at many different schools of nursing, ADN and BSN and I've never had anyone care if I had med surg experience. What they are dying for is pysch nursing, peds and OB, that being said, a...
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    Nursing shortage is BS

    SafetyNurse1968 replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    Anthony, have you thought about nursing education? We are desperate for male nurse educators. You can get your MSN online, get it paid for and then have a wonderful job! I love my students, my hours,...