Nurses Uncorked - A Nursing Podcast Delivering Nursing News

Trigger Warning: Episode Involves Organ Donation Complications Information presented is alleged and under ongoing investigation.   In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica discuss the controversial case of Anthony "T.J." Hoover, who was declared brain dead but later showed signs of consciousness during the organ donation process. The conversation delves into the family's h...

In this engaging conversation, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss a variety of topics surrounding Hurricane Milton and challenges nurses face during crisis situations. They dive into hurricane preparedness and the difficult decisions surrounding evacuation. They also touch on the impact of natural disasters on healthcare workers and highlight community relief efforts aimed at supporting n...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome Marla Barthen, a seasoned nurse with experience in critical care and community health. They discuss the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on communities and healthcare in North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky, highlighting the challenges faced by nurses during natural disasters. Search and rescue operations are ongoing...

TRIGGER WARNING: portions of episode discuss sexual assault & homicide    Back by popular demand - the Huddle News Update! The hosts introduce a competitive twist to their news stories segment. In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss a variety of nursing-related news stories, including flesh-eating bacteria; a tragic case of plastic surgery gone wrong; a shocking murder case invo...

In this episode guest Julia Godby-Murray returns to share her experience and involvement with nursing union organizing. The conversation explores the importance of unions in advocating for nurses' rights and improving working conditions. It emphasizes the need for nurses to actively support legislation and join unions to bring about change. The conversation also highlights success stories of nurse...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss their experiences during a recent nursing strike in Hawaii, including the aftermath, the lockout, and the role of scab nurses. They highlight the importance of union leadership, community support, and the implications of retaliation against nurses. The conversation emphasizes the need for safe staffing and the impact of the...

Bonus Episode!! On September 13th, 2024, 600 nurses exerted their legally protected right participating in an unfair labor practice strike at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children. The nurses are represented by the Hawaii Nurses Association/OPEIU Local 50 union. This is their second strike this year. The first one was a seven day strike in January. The 9/13/2024 strike was a planned one...

In this episode, the Nurses Uncorked podcast discusses the National Nurses Honor Guard with founder, Julia Godby-Murray. The conversation covers the history of the Nurses Honor Guard, the ceremony they perform at funerals, and the emotional impact it has on families and nurses. The funeral ceremony is to honor and pay tribute to nurses who have passed away. It involves wearing the traditional unif...

In this episode, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Jamal Chubb, who shares his experience of his wife contracting COVID-19 while pregnant in 2021. They discuss the challenges they faced, including the possibility of his wife, Cierra, not surviving and the need to deliver their baby early. Jamal discusses the importance of sharing his story on social media to provide hope and raise awar...

Trigger Warning! This episodes discusses cases of infant demise and child exploitation   Huddle updates! In this episode, Jessica and Erica discuss four separate recent cases involving medical professionals. The first case involves the death of actor Matthew Perry, where five people, including two doctors, have been charged in connection with his death due to a ketamine overdose. The second case i...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Kelley Johnson, a nurse and former Miss California USA. The conversation highlights the impact of Kelley's monologue about nursing at the 2015 Miss America Pageant and the subsequent controversy on The View. Kelley reflects on her feelings during that time and her decision not to appear on the show. She shares her th...

TRIGGER WARNING!  This episode involves a violent assault against a nurse.   In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss the topic of violence against nurses with guest Natasha Poirier, a nurse turned author who was a victim of a brutal attack by a patient's spouse. Natasha shares her story and the aftermath of the attack, which sparked a national outcry throughout Ca...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss the topic of patient abandonment. Patient abandonment is the unilateral severance of the nurse-patient relationship without giving reasonable notice for the continuation of care. The consequences of patient abandonment can include termination from the job, probation or license suspension/revocation by the Board of Nursing, a...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica introduce a new segment called Whiteboard News Updates. They discuss various current topics related to nursing and healthcare. The first topic is about Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who was a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy and recently released from prison. She is now pregnant and facing controversy regarding her use of a home fetal...

In this episode, Nurse Jessica shares her personal journey of infertility and surrogacy. This episode highlights the emotional and physical challenges of surrogacy. She explains that she had a uterine ablation before meeting her now-husband, which made it difficult for her to conceive. She discusses the egg retrieval process, fertilization, genetic testing, and waiting for results. In this convers...

Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss her organization's mission to prevent the illegal abandonment of newborns, by providing a safe and anonymous way for mothers to surrender their infants. The conversation covers the functionality of the baby boxes, the criticisms and arguments against them, and the differences in state laws regarding Safe Haven surren...

In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica celebrate the one-year anniversary of Nurses Uncorked by reflecting on behind-the-scenes moments and answering viewer questions. The podcast has come a long way in terms of sound quality and technical issues! They discuss their favorite episodes and guests, as well as the episodes that taught them the most. They reveal never before shared episode tea!...

Sarah Johnson, a registered nurse, joins Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica to discuss the process of organizing a union at her workplace, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Michigan. Sarah shares the alleged reasons why nurses at her facility are seeking to unionize, including budget cuts, reduced benefits, and poor working conditions. She describes the tactics used by management...

WOOWHO!!!! It's Nurses Uncorked one year anniversary! 52 episodes in the can and never missed a single week! While other podcasts often do seasons and reruns, Nurses Uncorked puts out original episodes every week!    In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss a controversial new Florida law, SB7016, that allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals. They are joined by Nurse...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Delanor Manson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kentucky Nurses Association. They discuss the passing of House Bill 159 in Kentucky, which decriminalizes unintentional medical errors, making it the first and only state to do so. The bill provides immunity from criminal liability for healthcare workers and encourag...

Nurses Uncorked welcome fellow nursing podcast cohosts, Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, authors of 'The Wisdom of Nurses' and hosts of the 'Gritty Nurse Podcast, a popular Canadian nursing podcast. The conversation highlights their best selling book and the challenges faced by nurses in the workplace. The guests discuss the portrayal of Florence Nightingale and the need to recognize other nur...

In this episode, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss the worst Nurses Week gifts of 2024. They share examples of horrendous gifts, such as bubble wrap, a life-size cutout of Florence Nightingale, and a certificate for a free lunch at a restaurant two hours away. They reveal never before shared worst 2024 Nurses Week “gifts”. During this episode, Erica and Jessica share some of their own pe...

This episode discusses alleged allegations that may not be confirmed at this time. In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica are joined by legal nurse consultant Matthew Garvey to discuss the recent cyber attack on Ascension Healthcare. The goal of this episode is to provide information and education for the frontline staff affected. They discuss the lack of preparedness by Ascension for such...

Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica spent their Nurses Week in Ohio attending the Rally for Ratios and Mental Health, organized by the family of Tristin Kate Smith ('Letter to my Abuser'). They express admiration for Tristin Kate Smith's family for their commitment to improving nursing conditions. They also mention media coverage and unpredictable weather at the rally. Jessica shares personal anecdotes...

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