Cathy Meehan speaks with Jodi O'Malley, a nurse and advocate, about her journey of awakening to the realities of the healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jodi shares her experiences working on the front lines, the ethical dilemmas she faced, and her commitment to advocating for patients and healthcare professionals. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating a system that often prioritizes compliance over patient care, and the importance of seeking truth in the face of fear and misinformation. In this conversation, Jodi O'Malley shares her journey from overcoming childhood bullying to becoming a nurse later in life. She discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it led to the formation of the Nurses Out Loud movement, which aims to create a supportive community for nurses. Jodi emphasizes the importance of ethics in nursing, particularly in the context of whistleblowing, and highlights the need for nurses to advocate for themselves and their patients. The conversation concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of healthcare and the role of nurses in driving change.

EPISODE LINKS:

Nurses Out Loud Website

https://nursesoutloud.com/

Nurses Out Loud Rumble

https://rumble.com/user/NursesOutLoud

Jodi O'Malley Website

https://www.jodiomalleyrn.com/

Righteous RN Website

https://righteousrn.com/

Race Courage Book https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Courage-Standing-Right-Surrounded/dp/B0BTHX4GJJ

Whistleblower Story

https://www.projectveritas.com/news/hhs-whistleblower-jodi-omalley-cleared-of-all-wrongdoing-by-arizona-board-of

Jodi O'Malley Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@JodioMalleyRN

The Code of Ethics for Nurses

https://codeofethics.ana.org/home

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