6-23-2025 From Admission to Discharge: The First 24 Hours

What really happens in the first 24 hours after you’re admitted to the hospital?
In this eye-opening episode of Nurses Out Loud, Jodi O’Malley sits down with expert witness and veteran RN Suzi to break down the hospital hierarchy, hidden protocols, and behind-the-scenes decisions most patients never see. From the moment the ER doctor decides to admit, to how hospitalists, house supervisors, and unit staff determine your placement and care plan—we expose what should be happening versus what actually goes down.
We unpack the ethical responsibilities of nurses, the power dynamics in play, and what patients and families must understand to protect themselves from day one.
👉 And this is just Part One. In next week’s episode, we’ll walk through the rest of the hospitalization—what true nursing care looks like, how to advocate for your loved one, and what “patient-centered care” is supposed to mean.

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