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In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica shares her 20+ years of experience, education, invaluable insights, and advice for nurses at all stages of their careers. From understanding the importance of the Nurse Practice Act, state labor laws, and documentation to navigating workplace challenges and supporting colleagues, Erica emphasizes the need for knowledge and empowerment in the nursing profession. She advises healthcare workers to always check your paycheck for  discrepancies to avoid being underpaid. The importance of creating a paper trail for important conversations and incidents is emphasized. She discusses the significance of personal liability insurance, employee engagement surveys, the impact of generational differences, and the importance of maintaining professionalism in the workplace. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for the nurses to thrive in their careers while knowing and advocating for their rights and well-being. 

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Nurses Uncorked
03:42 The BON Has the Ultimate Say So
08:39 Nurses' Independent Authority
10:11 Advice for New Grad Nurses: Learn Your Specialty
12:15 Documentation Tips
13:16 Let Patients Leave AMA
15:07 Paper Trails
18:55 Narcotic Discrepancies
21:09 Employee Engagement Surveys
23:13 Importance of Personal Liability Insurance
25:05 Traveler Nurses Are a Wealth of Information
26:07 Check Your Paycheck Stubs
27:51 Know Your State Labor Laws
29:12 Join Nurses Associations
30:32 Annual Evaluations
31:27 How to Respond to Nurse Bullies
33:49 Stop Buying Patient Supplies
35:18 Keep Your Name off the Naughty List
36:43 Employment Contracts and Sign-on Bonuses
38:21 Avoid the Gossip 
39:07 Sleeping at Work
39:29 Working off the Clock
43:03 Enema of the Week Award
44:27 One or Two Party Consent Recording States
45:13 Following Patients or Coworkers on Social Media
46:17 Compliance Rates 
47:44 Understanding Generational Differences in Nursing
49:51 Donating to Hospital Funds
50:28 Courageous Coworkers 
51:08 Company Wi-Fi and Downloading Apps on Personal Device
52:28 Assaulted at Work
54:33 The Importance of State Board Hearings
55:22 Chain of Command
56:57 Overtime and Rotating Shifts
57:50 Resignation Versus Termination
58:52 Recognizing Toxic Work Environments
1:00:24 Never Cross Strike Lines
 
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