Nurses Uncorked - A Nursing Podcast Delivering Nursing News

Nurses Uncorked - A Nursing Podcast Delivering Nursing News

Nurses Uncorked is the podcast where nursing meets real talk. Join Nurse Erica as she kicks back with a beverage to interview fellow nurses, nursing leaders, and healthcare heroes shaping our industry. From current nursing news and hot topics to personal stories that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between - nothing is off the table. Whether you’re a seasoned nurse, nursing student, or healthcare worker looking to stay informed and inspired, this is your space to unwind while staying connected to what matters most in nursing today. So grab your favorite drink and join our community as we navigate the ever-changing world of healthcare together, one honest conversation at a time.

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July 21, 2026 62 mins

In this crossover episode, Nurses Erica and Amie Archibald-Varley, host of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, discuss the critical issues facing the nursing profession, including strikes, respect, patient safety, and the power of solidarity. The episode includes a comparison and contrast of the legal aspects of nursing strikes between U.S. and Canadian work-to-rule actions. They share insights on advocacy, internal challenges, and strategie...

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Nurse Erica welcomes back past podcast guest, Matthew @themassholemcguido, and two Massachusetts Nurses Association representatives, Jim McCarthy and Jennifer DeVincent. This episode dives into the upcoming nurses' strike at Massachusetts General Brigham and Women's Hospital and MGB Home Care, scheduled for July 8th, 2026, making it the largest nursing strike in state history. The discussion explores the issues of staffing, overuse...

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In this episode, Traumatic Brain Injury and Spine Specialist, Dr. Daniel Rafie discusses the often overlooked issue of traumatic brain injuries among healthcare workers, especially nurses, due to workplace assaults. He highlights the importance of recognizing brain injury symptoms, early intervention, recovery and systemic changes needed to support affected healthcare professionals. The episode also touches on concussions as an inv...

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In this episode, Nurse Erica and welcomes Greg Boulden to discuss the recent active shooter incident that occurred on June 16, 2026 at ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital in Delaware. The conversation includes critical issues surrounding hospital and employee safety, communication failures during emergencies, and the importance of accountability in healthcare institutions. They explore systemic issues in healthcare safety and advoca...

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Maryland Registered Nurse Stephanie Skipper shares her harrowing experience with false Board of Nursing complaints, board proceedings, and legal battles in the post-op care industry. This episode explores healthcare entrepreneurship and manual lymphatic drainage versus cellulite lymphatic drainage within a nurse's scope of practice. The discussion also touches on regulatory overreach, due process, extortion, fake degrees, and fight...

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Attorney Ryan Styger shares invaluable insights on workers' rights, legal protections, and navigating workplace challenges and employer misconduct, especially for nurses and healthcare professionals. This episode covers employment law, legal strategies, the importance of documentation and paper trails, and empowering workers to embrace their power. In this comprehensive interview, Attorney Ryan shares invaluable insights on workpla...

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Nurse Tammy Scott shares her harrowing experience of being attacked by a patient in the ER and her road to recovery. Jimissa Rivers was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2022 assault at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. In a system where violence against healthcare workers is rampant and accountability is almost nonexistent, this sentencing is a rare moment of justice! Tammy discusses systemic issues in healthcare safety, ...

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May 14, 2026 57 mins

This episode explores the dynamics of union reform caucuses and strategies for empowering workers within healthcare unions, with insights from Lisa Xu of Labor Notes. It covers how members can organize, challenge leadership, and build stronger, more democratic unions. The discussion includes labor activism and reform strategies to strengthen worker power. If you are a rank and file union member who is concerned and frustrated with ...

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Part 9:  Sentencing

Welcome to the ninth and final episode in this true crime series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the 2024 death of her friend, Kacee Terry. Prosecutors alleged Sundwall administered an insulin overdose to Terry, believing she stood to collec...

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Nurse Practitioner, Amy Siple, is back to share her inspiring fight against the Kansas Board of Nursing's overreach, legislative victories, and how nurses can advocate for change. Discover the detailed process of passing House Bill 2528 and the legislative process for nurse licensing and Board of Nursing reform. Amy shares the "how to guide" to fighting for nursing rights and healthcare policy. The conversation also includes the Nu...

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Part 8:  Day Nine - Verdict

Welcome to the eighth episode in this true crime series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the 2024 death o...

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Part 7:  Trial Day Eight

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Part 6:  Trial Days Six & Seven

Welcome to the sixth episode in this true crime series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the 2024 ...

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Part 5:  Trial Day Five

Welcome to the fifth episode in this true crime series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the 2024 death of her...

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Part 4:  Trial Day Four

Welcome to the fourth episode in this true crime series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the 2024 death of he...

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Part 3:  Trial Day Three

Welcome to the third episode in this true crime series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of ...

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Part 2:  Trial Day Two

Welcome to the second episode in this true crime series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of j...

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Content Warning: this episode discusses suicide

Welcome to the first episode in a series covering the murder trial of Meggan Sundwall, a Utah nurse charged with aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the 2024 death of her friend, Kacee Terry. Prosecutors allege Sundwall administered a fatal dose of insulin to Ter...

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This episode features Clarissa Price, a former nursing student, sharing her harrowing experience with nursing school exit exams, systemic issues in nursing education, and her ongoing legal battle to obtain her nursing license. It highlights the challenges students face, the flaws in NCLEX predictor exams such as ATI, Kaplan, Hesi, etc. Clarissa's story is a call for systemic change and reform.

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In this episode, employment attorney Paige Sparks shares vital legal insights and employment rights for nurses and healthcare workers. The episode covers common employment law violations, whistleblower protections, and how to effectively advocate for your rights at work. The discussion includes reporting safety concerns, workplace retaliation, legal tips, and how to document to protect yourself legally at work. Paige also touches o...

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