Such shocking cruelty described in the Daily Mail article that I had to stop reading. Horror at what the poor, tiny defenseless infant was subjected to, and also imagining the worried parents of the premature baby catching some sleep at home, comforted by the fact that their baby was safe and cared for in a NICU unit. Just horrifying.
VA - Woman arrested after multiple babies suffer fractures at same hospital, Henrico County - 2023, 2024
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Disgusting excuse given by hospital after 'nurse abused newborn'
A mother told DailyMail.com the agony she suffered at Henrico Hospital in Virginia, where a nurse has been accused of abusing a newborn.
Terrifying that people like her work in the medical field.Confirming that she is a nurse, hired 2019.
Nurse charged in HCA hospital NICU investigation | Becker's
"Woman charged with malicious wounding and child abuse in connection to investigation at Henrico Doctors' Hospital NICU. Former nurse identified as suspect."www.beckershospitalreview.com
What is with these evil nicu nurses as of late???
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I asked this question to Chat GPT and here is the answer I received:
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the infants are extremely fragile, and while all measures are taken to ensure their safety and health, certain necessary medical interventions might carry a risk, however small, of causing bone fractures. Here are a few procedures and situations in the NICU that might lead to broken bones:
- Handling and Positioning: Premature and very low birth weight infants have extremely delicate bones that are more susceptible to fractures. Accidental fractures can occasionally occur during routine handling, repositioning, or while carrying out necessary medical procedures.
- Intravenous Line Insertion: The insertion of intravenous lines is a common NICU procedure required for administering medication or nutrition. If not done carefully, this can lead to fractures, particularly in the most fragile bones such as the ribs or clavicles.
- Respiratory Support and Management: Mechanical ventilation and other forms of respiratory support involve equipment that might need to be secured to the infant. Improper placement or excessive pressure from straps or other securing devices can potentially lead to fractures.
- Chest Compressions: In cases where neonatal resuscitation is required, chest compressions are performed. Given the fragility of neonatal bones, particularly the ribs, this life-saving procedure can sometimes result in fractures.
- Use of Forceps or Vacuum during Delivery: If the neonate was delivered using assistive devices like forceps or a vacuum extractor, this could lead to fractures at birth, which may be diagnosed and treated in the NICU.
Virginia nurse Erin Strotman
planned her 'Pinterest perfect' life...
but now faces 30 years in prison
for breaking babies' legs."
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planned her 'Pinterest perfect' life...
but now faces 30 years in prison
for breaking babies' legs."
Nurse Erin Strotman had life planned out on Pinterest before arrest
From engagements to photoshoots - nurse Erin Strotman had her life planned out on Pinterest boards. But now she faces up to 30 years in jail if found guilty of harming babies in her care.
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Moo... She's clearly psychopathic.Virginia nurse Erin Strotman
planned her 'Pinterest perfect' life...
but now faces 30 years in prison
for breaking babies' legs."
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Nurse Erin Strotman had life planned out on Pinterest before arrest
From engagements to photoshoots - nurse Erin Strotman had her life planned out on Pinterest boards. But now she faces up to 30 years in jail if found guilty of harming babies in her care.
Most of them were black though...
I just can't believe this. I hope all the babies grow up with healed bones and no permanent issues from these horrible assaults!
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A Pinterest profile belonging to Strotman showed the life she was longing to have – an engagement, dad and mom photoshoots and holiday party ideas
Nurse Erin Strotman had life planned out on Pinterest before arrest
From engagements to photoshoots - nurse Erin Strotman had her life planned out on Pinterest boards. But now she faces up to 30 years in jail if found guilty of harming babies in her care.
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Just wanted to add this here, regarding a Nurse’s avocation.
After my just departed mother in law’s death early this month her funeral service was held this week. She was a retired nurse after over forty years as a nurse in our local hospital. And so touching….. towards the end of her service, in honor of her profession and service, the local hospital Nurse Honor Guard where she worked did a ‘Nurse’s Last Call to Duty’ or ‘Nurse’s Last Call of Duty’. It is a tribute to her service, and honor and remembrance too of Florence Nightingale. Four current nurses with brief statements and testimony and a ringing of a small open triangle bell. And there is a lighting and extinguishing of a candle lit lamp. So touching and moving…… and sure to wet an eye.
After again thinking of this individual in this thread conduct and behavior……. (I am not calling her a nurse, sorry)……. contrasted with other honorable nursing service…… simply shaking my head.
And as I write to honor my late mother in law, complete this with wet eyes.
Love you mom!
I’ll miss you helping me read my blood work results too.
Here is a Veterans Administration link and details on the Florence Nightingale Tribute and Nurse Honor Guard if of interest:
After my just departed mother in law’s death early this month her funeral service was held this week. She was a retired nurse after over forty years as a nurse in our local hospital. And so touching….. towards the end of her service, in honor of her profession and service, the local hospital Nurse Honor Guard where she worked did a ‘Nurse’s Last Call to Duty’ or ‘Nurse’s Last Call of Duty’. It is a tribute to her service, and honor and remembrance too of Florence Nightingale. Four current nurses with brief statements and testimony and a ringing of a small open triangle bell. And there is a lighting and extinguishing of a candle lit lamp. So touching and moving…… and sure to wet an eye.
After again thinking of this individual in this thread conduct and behavior……. (I am not calling her a nurse, sorry)……. contrasted with other honorable nursing service…… simply shaking my head.
And as I write to honor my late mother in law, complete this with wet eyes.
Love you mom!
I’ll miss you helping me read my blood work results too.Here is a Veterans Administration link and details on the Florence Nightingale Tribute and Nurse Honor Guard if of interest:
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Respectfully, on the surface anyways it seemed they tried. They did suspend 5 people for a year and tried to figure out what had happened. They caught her when they came back and they had cameras everywhere. I feel like they did their best because these are hard cases to figure out. But we don't know all the background - when the precious incidents where, if there was suspicion for awhile and nothing was done, etc...
IMO absolutely they need to consider the possible racial issue.
Nasty, horrifying monster.
You're supposed to be able to trust the people in care of your precious babies.
Smh.
It's a shame that cameras are needed, but this and other cases prove they are. If the cameras had been there fron the start, and nurses were told they were being filmed, maybe someone like this suspect would have controlled her worst impulses.
ITA.
This is local to me, but like @tlcya , I have hesitated to comment I've been so angry.
At first, I thought it might be caused from a procedure (I asked my sister, an RN, BS, who worked in OB for almost 30 years). Found out there are things pediatricians do to "test" and assess babies at birth, but these things are usually not done by nurses. Also, since it was multiple babies, it was obvious someone was either horrifically undertrained, or doing it on purpose.
I have mixed feelings about the hospital. They attempted to find the problem, and even CPS investigated...the problem was no one could pin the abuse on one particular nurse, hence the multiple suspensions. Yet, I also see some CYA on the hospital's behalf.
One last thought--this could've had horrible repercussions for the parents or other nurses. Suppose they had been charged with child abuse and lost their careers, or worse, their children, over something that was not at all their fault?
At first, I thought it might be caused from a procedure (I asked my sister, an RN, BS, who worked in OB for almost 30 years). Found out there are things pediatricians do to "test" and assess babies at birth, but these things are usually not done by nurses. Also, since it was multiple babies, it was obvious someone was either horrifically undertrained, or doing it on purpose.
I have mixed feelings about the hospital. They attempted to find the problem, and even CPS investigated...the problem was no one could pin the abuse on one particular nurse, hence the multiple suspensions. Yet, I also see some CYA on the hospital's behalf.
One last thought--this could've had horrible repercussions for the parents or other nurses. Suppose they had been charged with child abuse and lost their careers, or worse, their children, over something that was not at all their fault?
"Nurse Erin Strotman
accused of breaking babies' legs said
she 'felt like a psycho'
and admitted using cocaine and Xanax."
Nightmare nurse Erin Strotman bragged to friends about using 'Xanax'
Virginia nightmare nurse Erin Strotman, 26, bragged to her friends that she took three 'Xanax' during her suspension as the hospital investigated seven newborn babies being harmed.
Ugh. Substance abuse absolutely can break down normal barriers in behavior and cause psychosis. A medical professional responsible for vulnerable infants should never engage in it."Nurse Erin Strotman
accused of breaking babies' legs said
she 'felt like a psycho'
and admitted using cocaine and Xanax."
Nightmare nurse Erin Strotman bragged to friends about using 'Xanax'
Virginia nightmare nurse Erin Strotman, 26, bragged to her friends that she took three 'Xanax' during her suspension as the hospital investigated seven newborn babies being harmed.
Her being bipolar also may have made her unfit for duty if she was in a manic phase without treatment.
What can I say?
I'm lost for words
These poor poor Babies
What a "Welcome" to the world
at a place they should have been taken care of and cherished...
JMO
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Exactly. And the parents worried as they were at least felt they could sleep at night safe in the knowledge that NICU professionals were on the case.What can I say?
I'm lost for words
These poor poor Babies
What a "Welcome" to the world
at a place they should have been taken care of and cherished...
JMO
The reports of her bending back the male infant's legs and forcing them to his head and him writhing in pain, and that she had broken his thigh bone was very, very hard to read.
Feb. 12, 2025
On Wednesday, she was granted a $25,000 bond with terms that include house arrest with her parents and wearing a GPS monitor.
She is also not allowed to be in the presence of minors or vulnerable adults or provide care to them.
Additional stipulations to Strotman’s bond include her submitting to periodic drug and alcohol tests, not having any contact with her boyfriend, and not leaving her parents’ house for anything other than court-approved appointments. She is also barred from soliciting or providing any health care services to anyone.
The judge also ordered Strotman’s parents to remove all guns from their home before she could be released.
“They have now sworn under oath that, yes, they do have firearms, and yes, they will be removed prior to their daughter coming to their home, and we will ensure that that will be followed up on,” Taylor said.
Taylor added that her office is continuing to investigate and more charges could be forthcoming in March when the next grand jury meets.
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On Wednesday, she was granted a $25,000 bond with terms that include house arrest with her parents and wearing a GPS monitor.
She is also not allowed to be in the presence of minors or vulnerable adults or provide care to them.
Additional stipulations to Strotman’s bond include her submitting to periodic drug and alcohol tests, not having any contact with her boyfriend, and not leaving her parents’ house for anything other than court-approved appointments. She is also barred from soliciting or providing any health care services to anyone.
The judge also ordered Strotman’s parents to remove all guns from their home before she could be released.
“They have now sworn under oath that, yes, they do have firearms, and yes, they will be removed prior to their daughter coming to their home, and we will ensure that that will be followed up on,” Taylor said.
Taylor added that her office is continuing to investigate and more charges could be forthcoming in March when the next grand jury meets.
NICU nurse charged with infant abuse granted bond
The former Henrico Doctors’ Hospital NICU nurse charged with injuring a 5-month-old baby has been granted bond.
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