In 2017, a fatal medication error shocked the medical world, and its aftermath has left the nursing community forever changed. In this gripping episode, Jeremy and Sharon sit down with RaDonda Vaught, the nurse who was found guilty of two felony charges in 2022. She shares the story of how a routine shift, a medication override, and a system-wide communication failure led to a tragedy — and eventually, criminal prosecution. This is more than a case study in medical error. It’s a conversation about system design, transparency, accountability, and what it means to truly support healthcare professionals in moments of crisis. Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode: ⚖️ Criminal charges after a medical error — what happened and why 💊 How an override mistake revealed system-wide vulnerabilities 🧠 The emotional toll on nurses and the danger of silence 📉 The legal, ethical, and professional ripple effects 🛑 Why every healthcare provider needs legal protection in an investigation Learn more about the case: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9724400/ Will you be among the Congress attendees tackling some of today's most urgent challenges in nurse anesthesiology? Join nurse innovator and Hackathon host Rebecca Love, RN, MSN, FIEL, along with former AANA president and Beyond the Mask podcast host Sharon Pearce, DNP, CRNA, FAANA, FAAN, and 14 expert CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist mentors for an exclusive opportunity to collaborate, compete, and create real-world solutions. This team-based, high-energy event is free to attend — but space is limited. Only 112 seats are available. Save your seat at aana.com/hackathon. Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/ The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 Get the CE Certificate here (and directly submit to the NBCRNA): https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246 Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate

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