February 11, 2025

EP 87: From Chief Nursing Officer To Undercover Travel Nurse

56 minutes

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome

Dr. Brian Weirich, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer, to discuss his unique journey back to bedside nursing during the pandemic. He shares his experiences and insights gained from working undercover as a travel nurse during the pandemic. The conversation touches on nurses' not having their basic needs met, the ineffectiveness of bedside shift report, and nurses' motivations for not working overtime. Brian discusses the importance of leadership accountability in nursing. The episode concludes with reflections on the lessons learned from direct patient care, ultimately advocating for better support and understanding of frontline nurses.

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Chapters:

01:55 Cocktail of the Week

05:00 Introduction

07:00 Moments of Gratitude

11:00 The Decision to Return to Bedside Nursing

13:45 Concerns About Returning to the Bedside

15:10 Maintaining Anonymity in Nursing

18:55 Insights on Nurse Working Overtime

24:15 Nurses Not Getting Their Basic Needs Met

26:04 Working in Punitive Environments

28:35 The Impact of Technology on Nursing

33:04 Challenges in Medication Administration

34:45 The Debate on Bedside Shift Report

40:20 Revealing the Undercover Experience

42:20 Changing Perspectives as a Nursing Leader

46:30 Lessons Leaders can Learn from Direct Patient Care

49:28 Accountability in Healthcare Leadership

53:15 Enema of the Week Award

55:38 Conclusion and Future of Nursing Leadership

Cocktail of the Week:

Cuban Redhead

1 part white rum

1 part coffee liqueur

1 part Irish cream

A dash of creme de menthe (not coffee creamer!)

Mint sprigs

Serve cold

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