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February 11, 2025 56 mins
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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