Nurses Uncorked

Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica Sites

  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    EP 85: Live from the Providence Oregon Strike Line

    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, and midwives from eight Providence Oregon hospitals and six clinics. 

    At issue: Providence's alleged unfair labor practices, dangerously understaffed hospitals, the ability to spend more time with patients, employee healthcare, and competitive wages and benefits to be able to recruit and retain more caregivers.

    In this special episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica interview three of the registered nurses, an internal medicine physician, and a certified nurse midwife. The conversation includes concerns regarding hospital administration's disconnect from patient care and the impact of management decisions on provider retention. The discussion delves into the financial dynamics of the organization, the importance of fair compensation, and the need for genuine negotiations to ensure safe patient care. They discuss issues such as high turnover rates, safety concerns related to staffing ratios, the impact of insurance changes, while criticizing Providence Health's tactics and corporate greed. The conversation underscores their determination to hold the line until their demands are met.


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    Chapters:  00:00 Introduction 06:17 Cocktail of the Week 08:30 Interview with Kyle Cook, Providence Portland Medical Center RN 16:10 Interview with Haily Hirt, Certified Nurse Midwife 23:30 Interview with Dr. Jahnavi Chandrashekar, Internal Medicine Physician 43:05 Interview with Lisa Gregory, CICU RN 56:27 Interview with JoDee Hunter, Emergency Department RN 1:15:00 Donate to the Strike Fund
    1:19:17 Enema of the Week Award

    Donate to the Strike Fund: Fundraiser by Oregon Nurses Association : Support the Providence Strike Fund 
    Cocktails of the Week: Thank you to Dobbes Family Winery  Seabreeze Vinyard Chardonnay & Untethered Road of Pinot Noir dessert wine Home - Dobbes Family Winery 
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    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 legal advice, 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.  

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    28 January 2025, 2:16 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    EP 84: Navigating the TikTok Ban & Workplace Chemical Exposure
    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 discuss the aftermath of the TikTok ban, political narratives, and the control of media. They explore the suspicious timing of political messages, and the broader concerns of censorship and data privacy. The discussion also highlights the unique algorithm of TikTok that benefits content creators, contrasting it with other social media platforms. The conversation then switches to Nurse Erica's personal story of exposure to toxic chemicals in hospital settings and the long-term health effects she has suffered from repeated exposures.  

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      Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Patron Shout Out 04:30 Cocktail of the Week 06:09 The TikTok Ban: A Timeline of Events 14:05 Race to Save Videos 16:39 Emotional Impact of Losing TikTok 20:10 The Importance of TikTok in Modern Communication 23:25 The TikTok Ban and Its Aftermath 26:16 Political Implications and Media Control 29:18 Censorship and Data Privacy Concerns 34:18 The Algorithm is Perfection 38:57 Exposure to Floor Stripping Chemicals 47:10 Reporting to OSHA 55:35 Long-Term Effects of Toxic Exposure 1:00:48 Enema of the Week Award    Cocktail of the Week:
    Pina Colada 6 oz pineapple juice 3 oz coconut cream coco real cream of coconut 1.5 oz light rum 1-2 cups crushed ice    Source: Latest TikTok Ban Updates: Here’s Everything We Know As App Restores US Service   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!  

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    21 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 10 seconds
    EP 83: Nursing Huddle News Update: LA Wildfires, Miss America, Trafficking Body Parts & More
    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 new grad nurses. They also highlight a nursing student who was recently crowned the new Miss America. The conversation includes disturbing cases of body parts trafficking. The discussion wraps up with an update on P. Diddy and Luigi Mangione. 

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    Mojito Muddle together:12 mint leaves, 2 lime slices, 1 tsp white sugar (or more to taste) until mint is crushed. Add 1 1/2 oz white rum, Add 4 1/2 oz diet lemon-lime soda, Shake all together in shaker, Pour over ice   Sources: Watch: Nursing home evacuated in Pasadena as Eaton Fire fury continues | Fox Weather Doctors, Nurses Press Ahead as Wildfires Strain Los Angeles' Health Care - California Healthline Dramatic video shows assisted living facility evacuated as wildfires near | CNN Nursing home evacuees faced cot shortages in Pasadena, medical staff say | LAist   Miss Alabama Abbie Stockard crowned Miss America 2025 | CNN   Jealous Diddy 'is raging that Luigi Mangione is getting more attention than him at their Brooklyn prison' | Daily Mail Online   Middle District of Pennsylvania | Kansas Man Sentenced To 18 Months For Stealing, Selling Human Remains | United States Department of Justice   Middle District of Pennsylvania | Minnesota Man Sentenced To 15 Months For Trafficking In Stolen Human Remains | United States Department of Justice   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!  

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    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 legal advice, 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.

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    14 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    EP 82: Historic Strike - Providence Health, Oregon
    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 negotiations with Providence Health, the alleged union-busting tactics by Providence, and the misrepresentation of their struggles in the media. The conversation highlights the solidarity among nurses and doctors and the need for equitable treatment across different hospitals. They also address discrepancies in sick leave policies and recent changes in health insurance. The conversation includes the risks associated with scab nurses and the impact that providers going on strike has on healthcare costs. They express hope for future negotiations while highlighting the solidarity among healthcare workers in their fight for better treatment and support. They emphasize the importance of community support while also addressing the business-oriented nature of healthcare that often prioritizes profits over patient care.  

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    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 legal advice, 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.

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    7 January 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    EP 81: 2024- A Year In Review, Happy New Year!
    In this year-end episode Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica reflect on 2024, significant episodes, memorable guests, and the impact on the nursing profession. The nursing community has faced various challenges and triumphs this year and Nurses Uncorked has been there to chronical it all. The podcast has evolved to include more diverse topics, controversial figures, and the intersection of celebrity culture and nursing news. The conversation touches on humorous moments and their achievements over the past year. In this episode the hosts discuss their New Year's resolutions and their podcast goals for 2025.  

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    Mulled wine/Gluhwein Boil your wine of choice (red wine is recommended) Mix wine half and half with Glögg Serve hot in mug Glögg:  https://a.co/d/7mRsDxI    Jessica's new TikTok channel, "Decoding Celebrities": https://www.tiktok.com/@decodingcelebrities?_t=8sbpnv7AH8t&_r=1    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!  

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    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.

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    31 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    EP 80: Nursing Huddle: Luigi Mangione, Jamie Foxx, VA Sex Scandal & P. Diddy
    In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, hosts Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss a variety of topics including personal updates from Erica's recent trip to Europe, a cocktail of the week featuring Glühwein, a serious investigation into sexual misconduct at a VA medical center, and Jamie Foxx's health scare and recovery, highlighting the importance of nursing care. In this episode, they discuss the recent assassination of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson and the subsequent arrest of the alleged shooter, Luigi Mangione. They explore the implications of the case on the healthcare industry, the public's reaction, and the potential motivations behind Luigi's actions. In this episode, Nurse Jessica shares a heartwarming story of a nurse winning the lottery, and provide updates on the P. Diddy case.  

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    Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to [email protected]    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes, giveaways and earn the title of becoming either a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard member for exclusive benefits! Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more.   https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters 01:00 Welcome Back and Personal Updates 02:29 Cocktail of the Week: Glühwein 05:20 Scandal at the VA: Sexual Misconduct Investigation 11:00 Jamie Foxx's Health Scare and Recovery 23:00 Non-Problem of the Week 24:25 Introduction to the Case of Luigi Mangione 26:35 The Assassination of CEO Brian Thompson 33:29 Luigi's Capture and the Evidence 36:40 Luigi's Background and Possible Motives 40:38 Legal Proceedings and Public Reaction 46:00 The Aftermath and Implications for Healthcare 52:00 A Nurse's Unexpected Fortune 54:05 P. Diddy Jail Updates 1:07:34 Enema of the Week   Cocktail of the Week:
    Mulled Wine/Glühwein Best with Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Merlot, Pinot Noir. Boil wine on stove and pour over GlühFix tea bag Allow to steep before drinking and serve hot. https://www.bavariasausage.com/proddetail.php?prod=Teekanne_Gluhfix    Sources: https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/unitedhealth-groups-5-highest-earning-executives-in-2023.html    https://okcfox.com/news/nation-world/unitedhealthcare-ceo-accused-of-insider-trading-and-fraud-court-docs-show-stock-fraud-insider-trading-brian-thompson-luigi-mangione-new-york-shot-killed-murder-homicide-investigation-ghost-gun-weapons-bullets-ammo   https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9nxee2r0do   https://6abc.com/post/how-luigi-mangiones-notebook-helped-federal-prosecutors-build-case-whats-accused-ceo-killer/15680938/   https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/luigi-mangione-charged-stalking-and-murder-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-and-use   https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2024-12-16/veterans-mountain-home-facility-sex-scandal-lawmakers-16186616.html   https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/sen-blackburn-seeks-answers-about-area-va-sex-scandal/   https://wcyb.com/news/local/sen-blackburn-wants-answers-on-sexual-misconduct-allegations-at-mountain-home-va    https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-news/probe-into-va-facility-uncovers-orgy-official-who-had-sex-with-32-coworkers-report/   https://www.yahoo.com/news/diddy-reportedly-looks-thinner-grayer-011543699.html?guccounter=1    https://parade.com/news/jamie-foxx-nurse-seeing-pickle-rehab   https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/five-takeaways-jamie-foxx-netflix-002955828.html    https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article295695044.html    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!  

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    24 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    EP 79: Influencing Death: A Journey with Hospice Nurse Penny
    In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica welcome back Hospice Nurse Penny to discuss her new book, 'Influencing Death.' They explore Penny's journey in hospice care, her creative process behind the book cover, and her commitment to transparency regarding her past struggles with addiction and personal life. The conversation also touches on her unexpected rise to fame through a website she created, which led to numerous media appearances. Penny emphasizes the importance of normalizing discussions about death and dying, while sharing her insights and experiences along the way.   

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    17 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Episode 78: Exposing the Travel Nurse Industry - Part 2
    Part 2 In this continuation of episode 77, Nurses Uncorked welcomes Andrew Craig, a nurse turned travel nurse recruiter, and Marian Weber, a veteran travel nurse, to expose the secrets of the travel nursing industry. Travelers often feel distrust towards recruiters due to pay discrepancies and lack of transparency. Advocacy for nurses can be overshadowed by agency priorities and a lack of regulatory oversight. The conversation focuses on the hidden costs of travel nursing contracts, profit margins discretion, arbitration agreements, tax homes and stipends, bill rates, and the impact of Managed Service Providers (MSPs). They discuss the ethical concerns of staffing strikes on both nurses and patient care. They emphasize travel nurses ability to break contracts with proper notice. Andrew shares recruiters' varying income range based on their experience and workload. And finally the guests answer questions submitted by travel nurses and ends with advice for travelers.   

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    10 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Episode 77: Exposing the Travel Nurse Industry - Part 1
    PART 1 Nurses Uncorked welcomes Andrew Craig, a nurse turned travel nurse recruiter, and Marian Weber, a veteran travel nurse, to expose the secrets of the travel nursing industry. The conversation focuses on bill rates, setting profit margins, the impact of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), overtime rates, and nonbillable training hours. The dialogue emphasizes the need for transparency and advocacy among nurses to ensure fair compensation and working conditions. The discussion also highlights the animosity that can exist between permanent staff and travel nurses, the risks associated with contract cancellations, and the hidden costs of travel nursing contracts. They emphasize the need for regulatory oversight and the importance of transparency in recruitment.  

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    3 December 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    EP 76: Navigating the Changing Landscape of the Labor Movement
    In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica welcome Sarah Hughes from Labor Notes to discuss the current state of the labor movement.

    Labor Notes is the premier resource for rank-and-file members and union organizers. With the labor movement seeing a resurgence of interest and participation, Sarah lends her expertise on how healthcare workers are increasingly unionizing and the trends shaping the labor landscape. The conversation emphasizes the need for solidarity and the controversial topic of scab nurses. They also discuss the push for a coordinated collective action in 2028. This episode addresses the importance of nurses taking action to advocate for their rights and the evolution of strike strategies in the nursing profession. They explore the implications of short strikes versus open-ended strikes. Sarah dives into the historical context of labor struggles and the necessity of education and empowerment for workers to navigate the changing landscape of labor laws. 

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    26 November 2024, 2:00 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    EP 75: Storytelling in Nursing With Andrew White, Creator of 'Meanwhile in the Breakroom'
    In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica interview Andrew White, creator of the 'Meanwhile In the Breakroom' Series on TikTok and Instagram, and a seasoned nurse and social media content creator. They discuss Andrew's journey from CNA to ICU nurse and the public perception of nurses leading to unrealistic expectations. The conversation touches on toxic management, the role of hospice, the implications of CPR, and nurse burnout. The speakers discuss extreme behaviors exhibited by some patients, the emotional toll of patient abuse on nurses, and the pervasive martyr mentality within the nursing profession. They also explore the transition to social media content creation as a coping mechanism for burnout and the challenges of navigating cancel culture. The conversation dives into the creative process behind Andrew White's series 'Meanwhile in the Break Room', character development, and storytelling in nursing.   Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit  https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/  and use promo code UNCORKED20 for 20% off your purchase this holiday season!   Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle.   Interested in Sponsoring the Show?  Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to [email protected]    Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes, giveaways and earn the title of becoming either a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard member for exclusive benefits! Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more.   https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Andrew White 03:07 Cocktail of the Week 07:50 The Role of CNAs in Nursing 11:43 New Nurses as Managers and CRNAs 18:45 Toxic Management in Nursing 22:12 Navigating Patient Ratios in ICU Nursing 26:16 Utilizing Hospice and Understanding CPR Implications 31:23 Problem of the Week 38:30 Addressing Nurse Burnout and Coping Strategies 41:14 The Emotional Toll of Patient Abuse 47:57 Transitioning into Social Media Content Creator 51:25 Navigating Cancel Culture 1:01:20 Creative Expression: Meanwhile in the Break Room 1:09:25 Enema of the Week Award   Follow Andrew White:   TikTok: @plantymurse https://www.tiktok.com/@plantymurse?lang=en    Instagram: @plantymurse https://www.instagram.com/plantymurse/    You Tube:  https://www.youtube.com/@plantymurse    Nurses Station the Series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nursesstationseries    Cocktail of the Week: Whisky Smash 1 oz. Simple Syrup Juice from 1/4  of a lemon 3-4 mint leaves Muddle ingredients together Add 2 oz. whisky Shake in shaker Serve over ice with lemon slice and optional mint leaves   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!  

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    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.

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    19 November 2024, 2:00 pm
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