Tales From an ED Nurse

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The Reality of Propofol Abuse September 7, 2009 3:22 PM by Lorettajo Kapinos: I have been following the first season of Nurse Jackie closely. Not only am I enjoying the show, but I also find the heated debate around it very interesting. Ainsley Maloney's coverage of the show at Advance Perspective has had great comments, as well Read More...
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Saying "I'm sorry" should be okay..... June 11, 2009 11:18 AM by Lorettajo Kapinos: I have seen a recent resurgence in the news about medical apologies. According to a recent article on MSNBC , Rhode Island is trying to join 27 other states that have passed laws forbidding an apology from a doctor to be used in a law suit against them. Read More...
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Thoughts about Organ Donation May 18, 2009 12:42 PM by Lorettajo Kapinos: Organ donation is a reality I have to face on a regular basis. Every death that occurs in the ER must be reported to our regional organ donation center. As a nurse, this becomes yet another task I need to accomplish. As much as I understand the value Read More...
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What if They Knew? April 6, 2009 9:24 AM by Lorettajo Kapinos: I often wonder what people expect when they come to the Emergency Department. In triage, I am bombarded with the same question over and over again. There are variations, of course, but it’s always the same. They want to know how long they are going to Read More...
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