August 13, 2024

EP 60: The Miss America Nursing Monologue Controversy: Kelley Johnson!

58 minutes

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Kelley Johnson, a nurse and former Miss California USA. The conversation highlights the impact of Kelley's monologue about nursing at the 2015 Miss America Pageant and the subsequent controversy on The View. Kelley reflects on her feelings during that time and her decision not to appear on the show.

She shares her thoughts on pressing issues in nursing, such as safe staffing and nurse retention. The conversation also touches on the American Medical Association's Scope Creep Campaign and the importance of expanding the scope of practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The episode concludes with a discussion on the solidarity of nurses in standing up for their profession.

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Chapters:

00:00 Patron Shoutouts and Welcoming Kelley Johnson

02:45 Cocktail of the Week

03:50 Kelley's Introduction

10:20 Pressing Issues in Nursing: Safe Staffing and Nurse Retention

12:25 The Challenges of Being 'Just a Nurse'

15:24 Motivation for Getting an Advanced Degree

18:20 Kelley's Journey in Beauty Pageants

21:30 An Untraditional Pageant Talent

25:00 The Controversial Monologue and The View

27:00 Apology and Deciding Not to Go on The View

31:43 Solidarity and Standing Up Together for the Nursing Profession

34:30 Show Me Your Stethoscope

45:36 Expanding the Scope of Practice for APRNs

48:30 Dear Jimmy Kimmel's Nurse - an Open Letter

52:20 Enema of the Week Award

55:10 Nurse Kelley's Upcoming Podcast

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www.heyitskelley.com (coming soon)

Instagram: @realnursekelley

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Cocktail of the Week:

Alcohol Free Mocktail: Paloma

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Show Me Your Stethoscope:

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/ShowMeYourStethoscope/

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