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Serial

The Retrievals - Ep. 2

Aug 17, 2023
Meet the Nurse, a nurse who experienced her own unseen pain. Explore the nurse's descent into addiction, the impact she had on patients' lives, and her complex confession. Reflect on the emotional impact of hearing patients' stories and the conflicting emotions of punishment and justice.
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  • Donna's actions prompted patients to question her motives and explore the reasons behind her tampering with medications.
  • Patients grapple with their perspectives on addiction and the criminal justice system, advocating for substance use treatment over prison.

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The Investigation Unveils a Nurse's Actions of Tampering with Medications

A nurse named Donna is accused of tampering with medications at the Yale Clinic. She initially starts taking fentanyl at work, then continues taking it home. Donna replaces the fentanyl with saline and returns the tampered vials to the stock at work. Eventually, an anesthesiologist notices a loose cap on a vial, leading to an investigation. Donna confesses and is terminated. Patients receive letters from the Department of Justice, revealing Donna's name and causing them to question her actions and motives.

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