EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 23 MIN
Shot or Paycheck: Why SCOTUS Must Hear Bridges v. Methodist (25-481)
from NursesOutLoud · host Jodi O'Malley, MSN, RN
Consent under pressure isn’t consent. Jodi O’Malley, MSN RN, explains why Bridges v. Methodist Hospital (SCOTUS Docket 25-481) matters, how “shot-or-paycheck” coercion distorts informed consent, and what nurses can do—lawfully and respectfully—to raise awareness.CTA: WhiteHouse.gov/contact • contact your State Attorney General • U.S. Solicitor General: 202-514-2203Sample Script: I respectfully request that you take all appropriate steps to support Supreme Court review of Bridges v. Methodist Hospital, et al., SCOTUS Docket No. 25-481, and urge the Court to grant certiorari and hear this case. This matter raises issues of national importance involving coercion, informed consent, and employment-based medical mandates. Thank you for your service and attention to this request.Plus: NursesOutLoud is entering a global season—and we’re building toward CEU-by-listening so nurses can learn on the go with practical ethics and real-world frameworks!👉 For full links, articles, and extended commentary, follow on Substack: NursesOutLoud.substack.com🎧 Listen & share if this episode helps you see the spiritual war under the headlines. 🎙️ Show Sponsors 🩺 Through Cocoa Pharmacy, you can connect with a licensed provider to discuss your situation and access prescription medications — including Ivermectin. Tell them NurseOutLoud sent you!⚖️ Righteous RN — CE courses in nursing ethics, advocacy & whistleblower courage. Restoring integrity, grit, and faith to healthcare. Use code NOL20 for 20% off! 🎙️ Affiliates personally used by meChristian Functional Medicine Academy (CFMA) — For healthcare professionals licensed and unlicensed as well as certified health and wellness coaches. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off. Functional Nurse Academy (FNA) — Functional medicine training by nurses, for nurses. Advance your skills in holistic, evidence-based, root-cause healing. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off.Chemical Free Body - supplements I use and trust.Immunemist - stop viral replication in your nose & mouth. Ive been using this since 2021 at the first sign of a cold or if I'm around sick people in the ER, plane, etc. Use Code RNJodi for discount.Relax Sauna. Quality distinguishes it from any other saunas. This portable dry sauna provides a safe and complete sauna experience thanks to its compact, high-tech design. Use code Jodi for $100 discount.If you find our content to have value, please consider becoming a paid Substack subscriber. 100% of these proceeds are used to further the mission of NursesOutLoud.
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Consent under pressure isn’t consent. Jodi O’Malley, MSN RN, explains why Bridges v. Methodist Hospital (SCOTUS Docket 25-481) matters, how “shot-or-paycheck” coercion distorts informed consent, and what nurses can do—lawfully and respectfully—to raise awareness.CTA: WhiteHouse.gov/contact • contact your State Attorney General • U.S. Solicitor General: 202-514-2203Sample Script: I respectfully request that you take all appropriate steps to support Supreme Court review of Bridges v. Methodist Hospital, et al., SCOTUS Docket No. 25-481, and urge the Court to grant certiorari and hear this case. This matter raises issues of national importance involving coercion, informed consent, and employment-based medical mandates. Thank you for your service and attention to this request.Plus: NursesOutLoud is entering a global season—and we’re building toward CEU-by-listening so nurses can learn on the go with practical ethics and real-world frameworks!👉 For full links, articles, and extended commentary, follow on Substack: NursesOutLoud.substack.com🎧 Listen & share if this episode helps you see the spiritual war under the headlines. 🎙️ Show Sponsors 🩺 Through Cocoa Pharmacy, you can connect with a licensed provider to discuss your situation and access prescription medications — including Ivermectin. Tell them NurseOutLoud sent you!⚖️ Righteous RN — CE courses in nursing ethics, advocacy & whistleblower courage. Restoring integrity, grit, and faith to healthcare. Use code NOL20 for 20% off! 🎙️ Affiliates personally used by meChristian Functional Medicine Academy (CFMA) — For healthcare professionals licensed and unlicensed as well as certified health and wellness coaches. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off. Functional Nurse Academy (FNA) — Functional medicine training by nurses, for nurses. Advance your skills in holistic, evidence-based, root-cause healing. Tell them NursesOutLoud sent you for $100 off.Chemical Free Body - supplements I use and trust.Immunemist - stop viral replication in your nose & mouth. Ive been using this since 2021 at the first sign of a cold or if I'm around sick people in the ER, plane, etc. Use Code RNJodi for discount.Relax Sauna. Quality distinguishes it from any other saunas. This portable dry sauna provides a safe and complete sauna experience thanks to its compact, high-tech design. Use code Jodi for $100 discount.If you find our content to have value, please consider becoming a paid Substack subscriber. 100% of these proceeds are used to further the mission of NursesOutLoud.
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