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Nurse caught replacing fentanyl with saline faces federal criminal case
TLDR A nurse named Donna replaced fentanyl with saline at the Yale Clinic, impacting around 200 patients and leading to a federal criminal case. Patients affected are questioning her motives and seeking to understand her story, with some advocating for substance use treatment over incarceration.
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00:00
A nurse named Donna was caught replacing fentanyl with saline at work, leading to a federal criminal case and impacting approximately 200 patients at the Yale Clinic.
03:42
Patients affected by Donna's actions at the Yale Clinic were left questioning her motives and seeking to understand her story and justification for replacing fentanyl with saline, impacting their vulnerable moments during fertility procedures.
08:06
Multiple women shared similar experiences of being misled and mistreated by Donna during fertility procedures, leading to a sense of anger, hurt, and disbelief at the extent of her actions and the suffering caused.
12:29
The patients are contemplating what the right outcome should be for Donna, with some leaning towards substance use treatment over incarceration due to their expertise and research in addiction.
16:21
Letters are being written to the judge on behalf of Donna, a nurse facing sentencing, detailing her life story and the support she has from friends and family despite the crime she committed.
20:04
Donna's parents express disbelief and anger over their daughter's actions, with letters suggesting that her relationship with her aggressive ex-husband led to chronic stress and a breaking point.
24:02
Donna turned to fentanyl as a coping mechanism at work due to emotional and mental struggles, ultimately leading to a significant stockpile of the drug at her house.
28:10
Donna confesses to tampering with 75% of the fentanyl given to patients at the clinic, citing personal struggles and stress in her life as contributing factors.
