Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale
RaDonda Vaught, a former nurse convicted of negligent homicide due to a medication error, has turned her experience into a cautionary tale about healthcare safety. After losing her nursing license, she now speaks publicly about the importance of addressing systemic issues in hospitals. Vaught aims to educate others on the potential dangers of automation and the need for a culture that encourages transparency in medical mistakes.
- ▪RaDonda Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide after a medication error led to a patient's death.
- ▪She now gives speeches about hospital safety and the impact of automation in healthcare.
- ▪Vaught has received both support and criticism for her speaking engagements, which provide her with a new source of income.
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Nurse Convicted in Patient’s Death Turns Fatal Drug Error Into a Cautionary Tale By Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio May 27, 2026 Republish RaDonda Vaught tends to lambs on her farm north of Nashville, Tennessee. Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide and lost her nursing license after a medication error killed a patient. She now gives speeches about hospital safety in an era of automation and artificial intelligence. (Blake Farmer/WPLN News) LISTEN: After a guilty verdict for negligent homicide, a former nurse has found receptive audiences on the speaking circuit. She says she hopes her story can help shed light on problems in the healthcare industry.
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