When "Do Everything" Isn’t the Answer.
In this episode we discuss one of the most complex and emotionally charged aspects of emergency care: navigating code status and advance directives.

We unpack the nuances of "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) orders, the dynamics of family presence during resuscitations, and the moral dilemmas that arise when patient wishes conflict with family demands.

If you’ve ever found yourself mid-code wondering, “Are we doing the right thing here?”—this is the conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Wolf dive deep into the complex world of behavioral health in the emergency department. Too often, psychiatric patients are treated as though their visit is a carceral event—stripped of autonomy, dignity, and decision-making capacity. We explore the ethical dilemmas, systemic barriers, and practical challenges that emergency nurses face when caring for patients with behavioral health needs.

Some links to the documents referenced during the episode:

• Ethnoracial disparities in care on a consultation-liaison service at an academic hospital
• Racial and ethnic disparities in emergency department restraint use: A multi center retrospective analysis
• Refining the model for an emergency department-based mental health nurse practitioner outpatient service
• Psychiatric Emergencies and the Potential Role of Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

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Kevin and Dr. Wolf dive into the critical skill of the medication assessment. They explore how understanding a patient's medication list can provide invaluable insights into their overall health and guide essential clinical decisions, especially in high-stakes environments like the emergency department. The pair discusses the ethical and legal responsibilities tied to medication administration, stressing the "rights" of medication administration and the need for vigilance in following them. This episode is a must-listen for new and seasoned nurses alike.