In this episode of Nurse's Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica are back with a new huddle news update. They delve into the serious impact of the recent Los Angeles fires on the healthcare system, highlighting the challenges faced by nursing homes during evacuations. A tragic incident in an Ohio nursing home raises concerns about the training and professional responsibilities of new grad nurses. They also highlight a nursing student who was recently crowned the new Miss America. The conversation includes disturbing cases of body parts trafficking. The discussion wraps up with an update on P ..read more

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Dr. Jennifer Lincoln and Denise Arnold RN about an upcoming historic strike involving 5,000 healthcare workers at multiple Oregon hospitals. The guests detail the needs they've been negotiating for, including safe staffing, benefits, and comparable wages. They discuss the challenges faced during negotiations with Providence Health, the alleged union-busting tactics by Providence, and the misrepresentation of their struggles in the media. The conversation highlights the solidarity among nurses and doctors and the ..read more

In this year end episode Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica reflect on 2024, significant episodes, memorable guests, and the impact on the nursing profession. The nursing community has faced various challenges and triumphs this year and Nurses Uncorked has been there to chronical it all. The podcast has evolved to include more diverse topics, controversial figures, and the intersection of celebrity culture and nursing news. The conversation touches on humorous moments and their achievements over the past year. In this episode the hosts discuss their New Year's resolutions and their podcast go ..read more

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, hosts Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss a variety of topics including personal updates from Erica's recent trip to Europe, a cocktail of the week featuring Glühwein, a serious investigation into sexual misconduct at a VA medical center, and Jamie Foxx's health scare and recovery, highlighting the importance of nursing care. In this episode, they discuss the recent assassination of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson and the subsequent arrest of the alleged shooter, Luigi Mangione. They explore the implications of the case on the healthcare indust ..read more

In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome back Hospice Nurse Penny to discuss her new book, 'Influencing Death.' They explore Penny's journey in hospice care, her creative process behind the book cover, and her commitment to transparency regarding her past struggles with addiction and personal life. The conversation also touches on her unexpected rise to fame through a website she created, which led to numerous media appearances. Penny emphasizes the importance of normalizing discussions about death and dying, while sharing her insights and experiences along the way.    ..read more

Part 2 In this continuation of episode 77, Nurses Uncorked welcomes Andrew Craig, a nurse turned travel nurse recruiter, and Marian Weber, a veteran travel nurse, to expose the secrets of the travel nursing industry. Travelers often feel distrust towards recruiters due to pay discrepancies and lack of transparency. Advocacy for nurses can be overshadowed by agency priorities and a lack of regulatory oversight. The conversation focuses on the hidden costs of travel nursing contracts, profit margins discretion, arbitration agreements, tax homes and stipends, bill rates, and the impact of Managed ..read more

PART 1 Nurses Uncorked welcomes Andrew Craig, a nurse turned travel nurse recruiter, and Marian Weber, a veteran travel nurse, to expose the secrets of the travel nursing industry. The conversation focuses on bill rates, setting profit margins, the impact of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), overtime rates, and nonbillable training hours. The dialogue emphasizes the need for transparency and advocacy among nurses to ensure fair compensation and working conditions. The discussion also highlights the animosity that can exist between permanent staff and travel nurses, the risks associated with co ..read more

DISCLAIMER:  This episode discusses graphic details of a case involving fetal death and decapitation during the labor process. Listener discretion is advised.  This is a follow up to episode #6 (link below). New information has recently been released in the case of the decapitated infant at Southern Regional Medical Center, Atlanta, GA, in July, 2023. Parents allege the OBGYN, Dr. Tracey St. Julian, applied excessive traction to the the baby's head causing it to detach during the labor process. The complaint also alleges the hospital and staff did not disclose the decapitation and th ..read more

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica welcome Sarah Hughes from Labor Notes to discuss the current state of the labor movement. Labor Notes is the premier resource for rank-and-file members and union organizers. With the labor movement seeing a resurgence of interest and participation, Sarah lends her expertise on how healthcare workers are increasingly unionizing and the trends shaping the labor landscape. The conversation emphasizes the need for solidarity and the controversial topic of scab nurses. They also discuss the push for a coordinated collective action in ..read more

In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica interview Andrew White, creator of the 'Meanwhile In the Breakroom' Series on TikTok and Instagram, and a seasoned nurse and social media content creator. They discuss Andrew's journey from CNA to ICU nurse and the public perception of nurses leading to unrealistic expectations. The conversation touches on toxic management, the role of hospice, the implications of CPR, and nurse burnout. The speakers discuss extreme behaviors exhibited by some patients, the emotional toll of patient abuse on nurses, and the pervasive martyr mentality within the nur ..read more