Nurses Uncorked

Mar 04 2025 92 ep. 60 mins 21

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Nurses Uncorked is a podcast that offers up-to-date advice, knowledge, and current news for nurses and nursing students that want to learn how to thrive and survive in our current world of nursing. Tune in weekly as Nurse Erica RN, MSN and Nurse Jessica RN, BSN, kick back and relax with a beverage in hand and interview fellow nurses and nursing leaders in our industry. So grab your glass and your tissues, as we prepare to laugh, cry, learn, and share personal stories together on ”Nurses Uncorked”!

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EP 91: The Alarming Rise of Recent Violence in Healthcare Part 2

Mar 04 2025 46 mins

Part 2 *All incident details discussed are alleged, for informational purposes only, and may include information that is general in nature and unsubstantiated. In part two of the conversation, Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica and Matthew, @themassholemcguido, continue the discussion about the alarming rise in workplace violence within the healthcare sector. They introduce the Red

EP 90: Surviving Locked In Syndrome: The Jake Haendel Story- Part 2

Feb 25 2025 75 mins

Part 2 Jake Haendel, the only known survivor of stage four Locked-In Syndrome, joins the Nurses Uncorked Podcast to share an unbelievable story of survival, addiction, and a miracle recovery. Acute Toxic Progressive Leukoencephalopathy (ATPL) is a complex rare neurological condition that attacks the white matter of the brain. Sometimes referred to as a pseudo-coma, it has been desc

EP 89: The Alarming Rise of Recent Violence in Healthcare - Part 1

Feb 24 2025 65 mins

*All incident details discussed are alleged, for informational purposes only, and may include information that is general in nature and unsubstantiated. In this special edition of Nurses Uncorked, the hosts discuss the alarming rise in workplace violence within the healthcare sector, particularly focusing on recent incidents that have left nurses feeling unsafe and overwhelmed.

EP 88: Surviving Locked In Syndrome: The Jake Haendel Story - Part 1

Feb 18 2025 63 mins

Part 1 Jake Haendel, the only known survivor of stage four Locked-In Syndrome, joins the Nurses Uncorked Podcast to share an unbelievable story of survival, addiction, and a miracle recovery. Acute Toxic Progressive Leukoencephalopathy (ATPL) is a complex rare neurological condition that attacks the white matter of the brain. Sometimes referred to as a pseudo-coma, it has been des

EP 87: From Chief Nursing Officer To Undercover Travel Nurse

Feb 11 2025 56 mins

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome Dr. Brian Weirich, Chief Nursing Innovation Officer, to discuss his unique journey back to bedside nursing during the pandemic. He shares his experiences and insights gained from working undercover as a travel nurse during the pandemic. The conversation touches on nurses' not having their basic needs met, th

EP 86: Revolutionizing Healthcare Administrator Accountability!

Feb 04 2025 72 mins

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica welcome Kelli Johnson, an RN and advocate for healthcare reform. The conversation delves into Kelli's journey as a nurse, her experiences with staffing issues, and her involvement in legislative efforts to improve patient safety. They discuss the lack of accountability in healthcare administrators who are not current

EP 85: Live from the Providence Oregon Strike Line

Jan 28 2025 77 mins

Recorded live from the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center strike line on 1/25/25, strike day 16. Special thanks to the Oregon Nurses Association. On January 10, 2025, nearly 5,000 healthcare professionals began an open-ended strike, calling on Providence Health & Services to put their patients before profits by offering a fair contract to frontline caregivers. The strike in

EP 84: Navigating the TikTok Ban & Workplace Chemical Exposure

Jan 21 2025 62 mins

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss their recent experiences and frustrations with the Tiktok ban including a timeline of events and the emotional impact the ban had on content creators. They emphasize the significance of TikTok as a platform for news, education, and community building. In this conversation, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica

EP 83: Nursing Huddle News Update: LA Wildfires, Miss America, Trafficking Body Parts & More

Jan 14 2025 57 mins

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

EP 82: Historic Strike - Providence Health, Oregon

Jan 07 2025 85 mins

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 negot