
Gunshot woundmajor
Also known as: GSW
Active labor
A pregnant woman arrives as a walk-in gunshot wound victim and goes into active labor simultaneously in the ER, requiring immediate trauma stabilization and emergency delivery.
Nurse Jackie — S05E05Patient: Michelle
Spiral fracturesupporting
An Alvin Ailey dancer presents with what appears to be a sprained knee, but is initially misdiagnosed by Dr. Prentiss and discharged. The X-ray reveals a spiral fracture of the medial condyle that Dr. Cooper catches, preventing the dancer from further injury and saving his career.
Substance use disordersupporting
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Jackie struggles with sobriety while preparing for her first date post-divorce, experiencing cravings and leaving a voicemail about wanting to use pills. This is part of her ongoing recovery arc throughout the series.
Nurse Jackie — S05E05Patient: Jackie Peyton
Recurring storyline