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.
Episodes
In this powerful episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica sits down with legendary nurse educator and activist Dr. Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio RN, PhD for an unfiltered conversation about nursing, activism, and legacy. Laura opens up about her turbulent exit from the bedside during the early days of the pandemic, the harsh reality of workplace retaliation, and how she fought back when most nurses felt silenced. She discusses her inspir...
In this episode, Nurse Erica interviews Amy Loughren, "The Good Nurse", a nurse who played a crucial role in exposing Charles Cullen, a serial killer who murdered patients during his nursing career. Amy shares her experiences working alongside Cullen, the moral dilemmas she faced, and the undercover work she conducted to help bring him to justice. The guilt of not recognizing Cullen's behavior haunted Amy for years. The conversatio...
On this powerful episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica is joined by RaDonda Vaught and Dr. Matthew Garvey for a deeply emotional and thought-provoking conversation. RaDonda opens up about the tragic medical error that led to the loss of a patient’s life—a moment that not only changed her career but reshaped her identity as a nurse. Despite taking all the precautions she could and raising concerns about system failures, RaDonda wa...
In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome Vince Pitstick, an expert in functional medicine and metabolic health. Vince shares his personal journey from a sick child to a successful health coach, emphasizing the need for a new model of healthcare that prioritizes holistic approaches. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by nurses and healthcare workers, the importance of integrating vari...
On February 18th, 2025 Registered Nurse Leelamma Lal, "Leela", was savagely attacked by her patient, Stephen Scantlebury, while working at HCA Palms West Hospital in Florida. She remains hospitalized one month later. Nurses across the country have been collectively outraged over this violent incident against one of our own.
In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessi...
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 described as your body becoming a prison. Jake discuss...
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 includes doctors, nurses, advanced practice providers...
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