Nurses Uncorked

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 personal past Nurses Week gifts.  The nurses express their frustration with these thoughtless and insulting gifts. They also mention the importance of thoughtful and meaningful gifts, or which holds sentimental value. The nurses express their frustration with gifts that are patronizing or lack appreciation for their hard work.   Nurses Week should be a time to appreciate and celebrate nurses, but many hospitals give out thoughtless, insulting and often misogynistic gifts. These gifts show a lack of appreciation and understanding for the hard work and dedication of nurses. Vote for your top three favorite ‘worst Nurses Week gifts’ in the comments.  Thank you to our sponsor, Vivian Health! Head to https://vivian.health/nursesuncorked to shop the ultimate job marketplace for all healthcare workers!    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Shout Outs 01:55 Cocktail of the Week 02:50 Past Worst Nurses Week Gifts Recap 09:15 Blessings of the Hands 10:00 NEW Worst Nurses Week Gifts 2024 17:30 Erica’s Experience with Nurses Week Committee 34:30 Erica’s Personal Worst Gifts  35:45 Jessica’s Personal Worst Gift 36:30 Erica’s Personal Best Gift 39:00 Nightshift  40:15 Genuine Appreciation for Nurses 41:52 Enema of the Week Award   Cocktail of the Week: Baileys & Coffee: Your favorite coffee, add Baileys Liqueur to taste (May substitute with Kahlua)   Enema of Week Award: "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com  New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating!   Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com  Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

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 attacks and the potential liability that nurses may face. Board of Nursing liability still applies during a crisis, and nurses are accountable to the board's standards of practice. Suggested documentation should include a statement about practicing during the ransomware attack. Nurses should continue to enter incidents into the reporting system, despite any alleged discouragement. Lack of preparedness, such as not having sufficient downtime forms, binders or racks for paper documentation, is unacceptable and should be addressed by nurse leaders. There is a focus on the challenges of paper charting during a cyber attack and the lack of support from leadership. They also highlight the issue of managers not supporting staff during a crisis and the potential violation of their responsibilities. The incident command center is mentioned as a crucial resource that should be activated to provide support and guidance during emergencies. It emphasizes the need for clear and consistent messaging to build trust among healthcare workers. The discussion also touches on the ethical and legal considerations of informing patients about delays due to downtime. The lack of a bed board patient tracking system and the use of paper MARs are identified as major challenges during the cyber attack. The conversation concludes with advice to the frontline healthcare workers.   Matthew P. Garvey DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B, CCRN, CEN, TCRN: https://www.garveyces.com/   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 03:50 Cocktail of the Week 05:05 Background on Ascension Hospital Cyber Attack 09:25 Lack of Preparedness by Ascension and Other Healthcare Organizations 16:41 Epic Electronic Medical Record Part in a Cyber Attack 19:50 Civil Liability vs. Board Action 26:25 Responsibilities to the Board of Nursing 27:44 Malpractice Liability Insurance 28:54 Med Errors/Pyxis Down 33:22 What to Document 35:59 Criminal Prosecution for Unintentional Errors 38:46 Incident Reporting 41:11 Erica's Dictionary Word of the Week 42:01 Paper Charting and Unit Preparedness 51:50 Provider Orders Without Order Sets 53:55 The Impact of Managers Going on Vacation During Crisis 1:02:15 The Importance of Incident Command Centers 1:07:35 EMTALA: Ethical and Legal Considerations During Cyberattack 1:12:38 Patient Tracking Systems During Cyberattack 1:15:54 Reporting Sentinel Events and Holding Leaders Accountable 1:22:24 Enema Award of the Week   Cocktail of the Week: Vodka Cranberry Cranberry juice 2/3 up to 1/3 Vodka (to taste) Pour over ice and enjoy!    Enema of Week Award: "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    Dictionary word of the week:  Nefarious Definition: Flagrantly wicked or villainous.   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating!   Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. 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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 about signs from loved ones in her life and at the rally. Nurses Erica and Jessica discuss their experience, their speeches and the impromptu march that followed. What a great way to wrap up Nurses Week!   In the second half of the episode, they talk about the challenges faced by nurses during the cyber attack on Ascension Healthcare, the largest Catholic hospital chain in the US. The attack has allegedly caused system failures, paper charting, and communication issues, allegedly putting patient safety at risk. Ascension's response to the attack has been criticized, and the nurses express their frustration with the lack of support and preparation. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Enema of the Week award.   Thank you to our sponsor, Vivian Health! Head to https://vivian.health/nursesuncorked to shop the ultimate job marketplace for all healthcare workers!    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters 01:36 Giveaway Time! 03:54 Cocktail of the Week 05:37 Ohio Nursing Strike 06:55 Nurse Honor Guard 09:45 Jessica's Opinion of how the Rally Went 11:00 Ohio Nurses Association 13:02 A Sign From Tristin? 19:08 Uber Ride to the Rally 21:42 Weather and Seating at the Rally 24:46 Show Up to Rallies Nurses! 26:09 Impromptu March 27:40 Jessica and Erica's speeches 31:00 Problem of the Week 32:45 Challenges Faced During the Cyber Attack on Ascension Healthcare 34:10 Paper Charting 37:10 Clueless Managers not Helping During Cyberattack 40:58 Ascension Healthcare's Public Response 42:00 Criticism of Ascension's Response to the Attack 43:30 Nurse Erica's Advice to Ascension Nurses     Cocktail of the Week: Bay Breeze 1/3 cranberry juice 1/3 pineapple juice up to 1/3 Vodka (to taste) Pour over ice and enjoy!  10/10 recommend!    Enema of Week Award: "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    Link to episode #16 with Tristin Kate Smith's family: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hw2kw-14da4bf   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating!   Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

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Part 2 Dr. Debbie Hatmaker PHD, RN, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer, of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise joins Nurses Uncorked for a no holds barred interview. In part two Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica continue asking the hard-hitting questions surrounding the major issues facing nurses. Nothing is off limits in this interview! Part two highlights include:  Magnet Hospital, Racial Reckoning Statement, American Hospital Association, Operation Nightingale, criminal prosecution of nurses, BSN requirement, and more! Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Thank you to our sponsor, Vivian Health! Head to https://vivian.health/nursesuncorked to shop the ultimate job marketplace for all healthcare workers!  Chapters: 01:34 Operation Nightingale 04:41 Magnet Hospitals 07:16 Nurse Burnout  10:47 ANA's History of Racism 18:27 BSN Requirement 23:25 Violence Against Nurses 26:56 Criminal Prosecution of Nurses 31:00 Is the ANA Out of Touch?  33:34 Is There a Minimum Education Requirement for ANA Board Members? 34:20 American Hospital Association Quid Pro Quo? 36:40 ANA's Top 3 Priorities 37:50 Virtual Nursing 38:31 A.I. in Nursing 40:25 Capping Nurse Pay 42:32 Work Environment  44:00 Would You Recommend Becoming a Nurse? 45:49 What is Your Message to the Nursing Community? 49:00 Favorite Nursing Theorist 50:36 ANA Position on Nursing Strikes       New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

PART 1 Dr. Debbie Hatmaker PHD, RN, FAAN, Chief Nursing Officer, of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise joins Nurses Uncorked for a no holds barred interview. In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica alternate asking many hard-hitting questions surrounding the major issues facing nurses. Nothing is off limits in this interview! Erica and Jessica tackle tough topics including Covid response, LPN/LVNs, staffing ratio legislation, nursing reimbursement services and more.  Join us next week for part 2, when we discuss controversial topics including Magnet hospitals, ANA's history of racism; BSN, criminal prosecution of nurses; American Hospital Association; capping nurse pay and more! Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nup  Chapters: 01:17 Show and Guest Introduction 05:18 Reimbursement of Nursing Services Push 09:21 Tristin Kate Smith  14:47 Decline in Membership? 18:07 Will LPN/LVNs Ever be Permitted Membership?  20:37 What is the ANA Doing About Nurse Retaliation and Bullying? 27:30 Why is the ANA Suddenly Supporting Staffing Ratio Legislation? 35:50 Should the ANA Have Handled its Response to Covid Differently? 45:36 That Part! Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

DISCLAIMER:  Portions of this episode discuss sexual assault, fetal demise and acts of violence. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss recent updates on previous podcast episodes, including the Nurses March, the tragic death of home health nurse Joyce Grayson, serial killer NICU Nurse Lucy Letby, the return of social media influencer Jen Hamilton and more. They also share their thoughts on Nurses Week and the often underwhelming gifts and activities. Parts of the conversation are filled with laughter and lighthearted moments, while other parts deal with difficult topics. In this part of the conversation, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica also discuss the patronizing and condescending gifts given to nurses during Nurses Week.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Shoutouts, and Announcement  03:15 Cocktail of the Week 05:28 Update: Jen Hamilton (Ep 40) 08:00 Update: Joyce Grayson (Ep 18) 15:25 Update: Controversy of the Nurses March (Ep 27-28) 23:00 Problem of the Week: Nurses Week 29:20 Update: NICU nurse Lucy Letby (Ep 9) 39:20 Update: Infant Death and Violation of Patient Privacy (Ep 6 & 33) 50:40 Enema of the Week Award   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast    We Are All Tristin shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/we-are-all-tristin/   Cocktail of the Week: Ketel One Botanical Peach & Orange Blossom Mixed with Sprite https://www.ketelone.com/vodkas/ketel-one-botanical-peach-orange-blossom   Enema of the Week "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

Part 2 Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica continue their discussion about their recent experience on the NurseCon at Sea Cruise hosted by Nurse Blake. They reflect on their experiences of the trip and the excitement of meeting fans of the podcast. The conversation covers the Norwegian Breakaway Ship, the Drag Queen Show, CEU courses and on board activities. In this part 2, they discuss the remaining days of the cruise and the mic drop moment in Nurse Blake's show. They also discuss an issue they had with their room door not unlocking and share some funny moments and mishaps, including the boat excursion that never happened.   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters: 02:07 Introduction and Recap 06:00 Tension with Passengers/Drag Queen Bingo  13:40 The Room Door Mystery 22:36 CEU Day at Sea 24:55 Jessica Gets Home Sick 27:18 Prom Theme Night 29:50 Nurse Feud  31:45 Nurses Came to Meet Erica at the Room/Erica is Awkward 35:00 Karaoke  37:00 Anger and Frustration Among Passengers 41:59 Boat Excursion Mishaps/The Seas were Angry That Day  47:30 Nurse Blake's Comedy Show/Mic Drop Moment 57:10 Unexpected Encounter with a Flasher 1:02:29 Enema of the Week Award   Cocktail of the Week: Jessica's fav, Beyer Ranch Chardonnay  Enema of the Week "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    Friends we met on the cruise: The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit From the Frontline, by Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung. Available on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/hrvJ1vT Wilted Daisy by RogueNurseCreations:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/RogueNurseCreations?ref=l2-about-shopname   Remote nursing jobs: https://nursefern.com/   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

Part 1 Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss their recent experience on the NurseCon at Sea Cruise hosted by Nurse Blake. They talk about the highs and lows of the trip and the excitement of meeting fans of the podcast. The conversation covers the Norwegian Breakaway Ship, the entertainment, the food, poolside antics, on board activities and excursions. They also discuss the various costumes worn on themed nights and the talent show. The conversation will continue in part two, where they will discuss the remaining days of the cruise and the mic drop moment in Nurse Blake's show.   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters: 00:14 Introduction, Patreon Announcement and Cocktail of the Week 08:25 Highlights of the Cruise 24:54 Hidden Ducks  28:30 Nurse Jessica's Bikini 40:14 Themed Nights and Creative Costumes 45:40 Sea Sick  55:30 Teaser: Part Two and the Remaining Days of the Cruise   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nup    Cocktail of the Week: NOT Moscato    The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit From the Frontline, by Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung. Available on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/hrvJ1vT Wilted Daisy by RogueNurseCreations:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/RogueNurseCreations?ref=l2-about-shopname   Remote nursing jobs: https://nursefern.com/   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

In this follow up to last week's episode with Jen Hamilton, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss cancel culture and their personal experiences with it. They define cancel culture as a cultural phenomenon where individuals who are deemed to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner are ostracized, boycotted, or shunned. They share their own stories of being canceled, harassed, bullied and the negative impact it had on their lives. Nurse Erica talks about being canceled by the veterinary community after posting a video about her dog's health issues and her experience with a vet clinic. They also discuss the damaging effects of cancel culture, including PTSD, fear, safety concerns and the potential for it to lead to censorship. The conversation highlights the need for more open and respectful dialogue on social media and the importance of understanding different perspectives. They emphasize the negative impact of cancel culture on mental health and the lack of real social change it brings. The conversation also touches on the importance of standing up against bullying and supporting one another. Takeaways Cancel culture is a cultural phenomenon where individuals who are deemed to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner are ostracized, boycotted, or shunned. Cancel culture can have a negative impact on individuals, leading to fear, self-censorship, and a reluctance to engage in open dialogue. Cancel culture can lead to the silencing of voices and the potential for censorship. It is important to foster a culture of open and respectful dialogue on social media, where different perspectives can be shared and understood. Cancel culture and bullying can have a severe impact on mental health, causing anxiety, stress, and even suicidal thoughts. Bullying can occur both online and in the workplace, and it is important to address and stand up against it. Cancel culture often fails to bring about real social change and instead perpetuates a mob mentality. Supporting and uplifting one another is crucial in combating cancel culture and bullying in the healthcare industry. It is important to remember that people have feelings and that words and actions can have long-lasting effects. Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 00:00 First Patreon Shout Out 02:33 Definition of Cancel Culture 05:00 The Damaging Effects of Cancel Culture 09:05 Cancel Culture in the Veterinary Community 18:35 The Witness and Recording 24:45 Blaming Erica for the High Suicide Rate in Veterinary Medicine 26:40 Dealing with Cancel Culture in Italy 29:03 Paranoia and Anxiety in the Face of Bullying 34:53 Nurse Jessica's Personal Experience with Cancel Culture and Bullying at Work 36:54 The Lasting Impact of Bullying on Mental Health 44:15 Shout Out @thesassynurse2021 (SassyHeffa) on Tiktok! 46:28 Enema of the Week Award    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nup    Snack of the Week: Smuckers Uncrustable PB&J https://www.smuckersuncrustables.com   Enema of the Week "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

With over 3.5 million followers, Jen Hamilton has become a beloved online personality and influencer. But even she is not immune from the pitfalls of social media. Jen Hamilton, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss her recent departure (temporary) from social media and the damaging effects of cancel culture. Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica share their personal experiences as victims of cancel culture.  We dive into the Hot Mess Express, fancy ladies (silkie chickens) and Shower Gate! Cancel culture is defined (Merriam Webster) as the practice or tendency of engaging in mass canceling as a way of expressing disapproval, exerting social pressure and the mass withdrawal of support from public figures or celebrities who have done things that aren't socially accepted today. This practice of "canceling" or mass shaming often occurs on social media platforms. Cancel culture is supported as a tool to stop offensive and harmful behavior, while others find it problematic and toxic. Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Connect with Jen Hamilton:  https://www.jenhamilton.co/ https://www.hotmessexpress.co/ https://www.tiktok.com/@_jen_hamilton_?lang=en   https://www.instagram.com/_jen_hamilton_/?hl=en   https://www.facebook.com/share/HZwaPZP7tNhi9ZvV/?mibextid=LQQJ4d   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nup    Cocktail of the Week: The Swaddled Chicken: Sparkling Rose wine + Vodka (10/10 do not recommend)   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica address all your "problems of the week". By popular demand, we are tackling the problems you've submitted to Nurses Uncorked. We're talking virtual nursing, team nursing, long-term care nursing, nurses eating their young, LPN patient assignments and more!  You can send in problems to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Cocktail of the Week: Beyer Ranch Chardonnay https://wentevineyards.com/  New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com  Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com  Enema of the Week "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

On this week's episode we react to a viral video of a mother recounting when she punched her nurse while in labor after the nurse attempted to check the baby's heart rate. Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica Sites share their gut reactions to the mother's story and justification for assaulting a nurse. Jessica breaks down the labor and delivery nursing perspective.  Nurses Uncorked does not condone any bullying, doxing, or harassment of the original creator.  Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Cocktail of the Week: White Russian (The Dude Abides!) Ingredients:  1 2/3 oz (5 parts) Vodka, 1 oz (3 parts) cream, 2/3 oz (2 parts) Coffee liqueur Preparation: Pour coffee liqueur and vodka over ice. Float fresh cream on top and stir slowly.   Enema of the Week "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nup  Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com  New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company. Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

In this episode Kevin McFarlane RN, host of Art of Emergency Nursing Podcast, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss challenges facing emergency room nurses and new grad nurses. We dive into emergency room nursing tips for all nurses. We delve into such topics as violence against ER staff; is ER appropriate for new grad nurses; why nursing is not a billable service; patients being held in ER; and how to solve the pillow shortage in hospitals!  Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Check out Kevin's two podcasts: https://www.artofemergencynursing.com/aoen-podcast   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-not-to-kill-your-patient/id1612099061  Connect with Kevin McFarlane RN: https://www.artofemergencynursing.com/  kevin@artofemergencynursing.com https://open.spotify.com/show/4P0walth6hBNxBehOl56CM?si=2e0dd41059cf46e2 www.youtube.com/@AOEN https://www.instagram.com/artofemergencynursing/ https://www.facebook.com/Artofemergencynursing   Cocktail of the Week by: Espresso Martini  https://www.buzzballz.com/    New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

New York Times best-selling author, Tom Mueller PhD, joins Nurses Uncorked for part two of the discussion on corruption in the Dialysis industry. His book is titled, How to Make a Killing:  Blood, Death, and Dollars in American Medicine.  In the 1960s, dialysis in America was a miracle cure, on the cutting-edge of high-tech medicine. Dialysis represented the first time that doctors had replaced a vital organ with a machine. Dialysis became, in 1972, America’s first (and to date the only) “Medicare for All” condition, when Congress pledged to pay the dialysis treatments of virtually all Americans with kidney failure. Since then, however, dialysis in America has degraded to 1-size-fits-all, assembly line care. Non-profit centers have been bought up by for-profit firms, eventually creating a duopoly between DaVita Dialysis and Fresenius . Harmful practices such as short, high-speed dialysis sessions (termed “bazooka dialysis” in the book), and the involuntary discharge and subsequent blackballing of dialysis patients, are widespread. Patient outcomes, mortality etc in the US are substantially worse than any other developed nation. Yet at the same time, cost of treatment has skyrocketed. We dedicate these episodes (part 1 & 2) to those fighting chronic kidney disease; and to the brave dialysis patients, dialysis nurses, techs, and informants who continue to fight. Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast 20% discount for Nurses Uncorked listeners:  Code:  "killing20"  https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393866513 Books by Tom Mueller: Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil https://a.co/d/izhYMGg Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud https://a.co/d/bOcyn1O https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Killing-American-Medicine/dp/0393866513 Connect with Tom Mueller: https://www.tommueller.co/ tom@tommueller.co Twitter/X:   @tommuellerX  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mueller-026a3635  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tom.mueller.7796  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tbmuellerx/   Sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2813463  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2797778  How to Make a Killing: Blood, Death and Dollars in American Medicine, Author Tom Mueller (Released August 1, 2023;  US Publisher: W. W. Norton) New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions

PART 1 New York Times best-selling author, Tom Mueller PhD, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss his book about the corruption in the Dialysis industry. The book is titled, How to Make a Killing:  Blood, Death, and Dollars in American Medicine.  In the 1960s, dialysis in America was a miracle cure, on the cutting-edge of high-tech medicine. Dialysis represented the first time that doctors had replaced a vital organ with a machine. Dialysis became, in 1972, America’s first (and to date the only) “Medicare for All” condition, when Congress pledged to pay the dialysis treatments of virtually all Americans with kidney failure. Since then, however, dialysis in America has degraded to 1-size-fits-all, assembly line care. Non-profit centers have been bought up by for-profit firms, eventually creating a duopoly between DaVita Dialysis and Fresenius . Harmful practices such as short, high-speed dialysis sessions (termed “bazooka dialysis” in the book), and the involuntary discharge and subsequent blackballing of dialysis patients, are widespread. Patient outcomes, mortality etc in the US are substantially worse than any other developed nation. Yet at the same time, cost of treatment has skyrocketed. We dedicate these episodes (part 1 & 2) to those fighting chronic kidney disease; and to the brave dialysis patients, dialysis nurses, techs, and informants who continue to fight. Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast 20% discount for Nurses Uncorked listeners:  Code:  "killing20"  https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393866513 Books by Tom Mueller: Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil https://a.co/d/izhYMGg Crisis of Conscience: Whistleblowing in an Age of Fraud https://a.co/d/bOcyn1O https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Killing-American-Medicine/dp/0393866513 Connect with Tom Mueller: https://www.tommueller.co/ tom@tommueller.co Twitter/X:   @tommuellerX  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mueller-026a3635  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tom.mueller.7796  Instagram:  tbmuellerx   Sources: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2813463  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2797778  How to Make a Killing: Blood, Death and Dollars in American Medicine, Author Tom Mueller (Released August 1, 2023;  US Publisher: W. W. Norton)   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com    DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. 

Travel RN Coach (@lindseys_leisures), Lindsey, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss her recent viral video in which a patient made alarming threats against their former ER nurse at Peace Health Southwest Medical Center. The repeated threats included very specific identifying details of the nurse's family, begging the question, how were they able to find this information?   The answer lies in The 21st Century Cures Act, first passed in 2016. Many medical professionals remain unaware of The Cures Act. And patients often do not understand the complications it poses to their care. Why do patients have access to nurses' full names? Is this a safety risk that employers should mitigate? What role do electronic health records, like Epic, Cerner, or Meditech play? Should patients have real-time access to their medical records? Join us as we break down The Cures Act and it's ramifications.  References: https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr34/BILLS-114hr34enr.pdf National Public Radio (NPR): Winners and losers with the 21st Century Cures bill. http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/12/02/504139105/winners-and-losers-if-21st-century-cures-bill-becomes-law.    Follow Lindsey: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindseys_leisures?_t=8k1XIaaTQr9&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/lindseys_leisures?igsh=MTd5Z2tleHdwYXJsbg== https://lindseysleisures.net/ https://youtube.com/@lindseys_leisures?si=LiWRkky8bgNVbera   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com  New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com     DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

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 the parents were permitted to view their deceased infant only through a window, with the head propped in place. Nurse Jessica Sites, a labor & delivery nurse of 22 years, lends her expertise in this area. Since the original episode aired, the medical examiner recently released the manner of death as homicide. Additionally, a second civil law suit has been filed against the pathologist for allegedly posting autopsy photos on social media. We also dive into recent interviews with the parents and attorney, both of whom seem to indicate the nurses may be at fault. Will this be another case of nurses being criminally prosecuted?  Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast  EP 6: OBGYN Accused Of Decapitating Baby During Childbirth: https://thenurseericarn.podbean.com/e/obgyn-accused-of-decapitating-baby-during-childbirth/ https://open.spotify.com/episode/32mj9e2oIVffbLw0YwSG90?si=tGRUUjEIQyKxHWcvnoq5gg Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68236363 https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/infants-decapitation-during-delivery-at-southern-regional-medical-center-ruled-a-homicide Cocktail of the week: Hard Baja Blast by Mountain Dew https://www.hardmountaindew.com   Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com  New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com     DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

DISCLAIMER:  This episode discusses the in custody death of an inmate and the events leading up to it. Listener discretion is advised.  In December, 2019 Forsyth County jail inmate, John Neville allegedly fell off his top bunk and exhibited seizure like symptoms. Five correctional officers and one correctional nurse, Michelle Heughins RN, a correctional nurse on duty, responded to his cell. He was held down prone by the officers. The nurse was often not granted access to Neville, who was first responsive and fighting, then later becoming unresponsive. Upon finding the patient had no pulse and was not breathing, Nurse Heughins called for an AED and began CPR. Neville died of positional asphyxiation two days later in the hospital. The five officers and one nurse were criminally charged with involuntary manslaughter. However the Grand Jury decided to ONLY indict the nurse.  Correctional nurse, Michelle Heughins RN, joins Nurses Uncorked to tell her story, the three year court battle, and the outcome of her case. This is a story of courage and resiliency, but also a story of the ongoing persecution of nurses. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR3MXC8x/   Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com     DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse   Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.

Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC), Matthew Garvey, joins Nurses Uncorked to discuss the current state of nursing and challenges facing the profession. He shares his own personal journey through nursing, including his friendship with RaDonda Vaught. Matthew lends his expertise and education, including as a current law student, to shed light on everything from physician - nurse violence, generational challenges, phenomenon of diminishing experience, what standards pandemic graduate nurses should be held to and what it means to be a very vocal nurse.  Matthew P. Garvey DNP, MBA, RN: Garvey Consulting & Education Services LLC:  https://www.garveyces.com/ Email:  matthew.garvey@garveyces.com TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@averyvocalnurse?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/matthewpaulgarvey/    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked!  Earn the title of becoming either a wine cork or a wine bottle for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Cocktail of the week: 19 Crimes by Snoop Dogg https://www.19crimes.com   New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday. Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at!  https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com     DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse   Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program.  If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company.  Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.