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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Amanda Trujillo – Nurse fired for being a patient advocate
The story of Amanda Trujillo is a horrifying one. Briefly, she is a single mom who fought to get off welfare and fulfilled her dream of becoming a nurse. Not only did she become a nurse, she earned a masters … Continue reading
Substance abuse in healthcare providers
A previous post written by a nurse/patient disclosed a suspicion that the nurses in the emergency department took the medications that were charted as given to the patient. Substance abuse among healthcare workers is an often unrecognized problem. The healthcare … Continue reading
Posted in High risk behavior, Patient safety
Tagged doctor impairment, drug diversion, nurse impairment, stealing drugs
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Do you have a bug in your ear?
This is a guest blog post from Kaye Miller RN My husband and I have been RN’s in our small town for 23 years. There are only 2 hospitals: We are on staff at the bigger, busier facility. Between the … Continue reading
Posted in Emergency department, Tell my story
Tagged beetle in ear, bug in ear, drug diversion, substance abuse
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Sleep impairment and surgeons – dangerous combination
“You promised. You promised me. I cannot wait any more,” the full term pregnant woman wailed. Her obstetrician replied, “I know you have been waiting, without food, for hours. We have worked hard to get this baby for you, and … Continue reading
Posted in High risk behavior, Surgery, Surgical errors
Tagged sleep deprivation, sleep impairment, sleepy surgeons
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Emergency Department: When to join the patient in the treatment area
While in Naples, Florida, my husband developed a raging cold, sore throat and dripping nose and was concerned he had strep throat when he started to run a fever. Not sure if we should go to walk in clinic, try … Continue reading
Posted in Emergency department
Tagged ED, ED waiting room, emergency department, emergency room, ER ER waiting room, family in ER
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