Criminalizing Your Patients Is Not Part Of Your Job as a Nurse (With Sarah Warren and Portia Wofford-Terry)

In this episode of Nurse Converse, hosts Sarah Warren and Portia Wofford-Terry explore the vital role of nurses as patient advocates, particularly in challenging situations involving law enforcement and systemic healthcare inequities. They discuss how racial disparities, systemic barriers, and recent legal changes shape patient care—and what nurses can do to navigate these challenges while upholding their ethical responsibilities.

>>Opinion | Criminalizing Your Patients Is Not Part Of Your Job as a Nurse

Jump Ahead to Listen:
[01:53] Nurses and community safety.
[05:22] Mental health crises in nurses.
[07:36] Patient advocacy against authority.
[17:08] Black maternal health crisis.
[20:01] Black women's health equity issues.
[23:38] Patient autonomy and systemic issues.
[27:35] Healthcare worker mental health.

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• Instagram: @thewritenurse

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