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With a combined total of over 40 years in nursing, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica Sites bring you the good, the bad, and the ugly, of our current state of nursing. You will love this completely uncorked, informative, and comedic perspective on nursing.

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With a combined total of over 40 years in nursing, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica Sites bring you the good, the bad, and the ugly, of our current state of nursing. You will love this completely uncorked, informative, and comedic perspective on nursing.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    EP 52: Florida Just Legalized Out of Hospital C-Sections!

    EP 52: Florida Just Legalized Out of Hospital C-Sections!

    WOOWHO!!!! It's Nurses Uncorked one year anniversary! 52 episodes in the can and never missed a single week! While other podcasts often do seasons and reruns, Nurses Uncorked puts out original episodes every week! 
     
    In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss a controversial new Florida law, SB7016, that allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals. They are joined by Nurse Jessica's husband, who is an OB-GYN, to provide insights on the topic. The conversation covers the potential risks and complications of performing C-sections outside of hospitals, the requirements for advanced birthing centers, and the impact on access to care in rural areas. The conversation explores the potential impact of advanced birthing centers in Florida, with a focus on the financial incentives for physicians and the potential consequences for patient safety. The discussion touches on topics such as the choice for physicians to practice in these centers, the potential for increased malpractice insurance rates and the role of NICA coverage. The conversation also delves into the staffing and resources needed for these centers and the financial aspects of the legislation. In this final part of the conversation, the nurses discuss the potential challenges and timeline for implementing advanced birthing centers. They also touch on the role of organizations like AHCA in establishing the rules and regulations for these centers. The conversation then shifts to the concerns raised by the Florida Hospital Association and the increased Medicaid payments for maternity care. Nurse Jessica and her husband reflect on their experience working together and the reactions they received from colleagues.
     


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    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration!
    05:30 Controversial Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals
    09:00 Push to Lower C-section rates
    11:22 Risks and Concerns of Performing C-Sections in Advanced Birthing Centers
    12:12 Incentives for OBGYNs
    16:15 Requirements for Advanced Birthing Centers
    17:15 Potential Challenges and Complications
    20:48 Impact on Access to Care in Rural Areas
    23:58 Financial Motivations Behind the Law
    26:35 NICA Coverage
    30:34 Differences Between Birthing Centers and Advanced Birthing Centers
    36:30 Problem of the Week
    39:05 C-section Stays and Post-op Pain Management
    49:15 Complexities of the Legislation
    53:00 Timeline Implementation
    55:20 Florida Hospital Association's Input on SB 7016
    01:02:17 Reflecting on Jessica and Husband Working Together
    01:07:03 Enema of the Week Award
     
    Cocktail of the Week:
    Mimosas
    Champaign and Orange Juice (or pineapple juice) to taste
     

    Enema of Week Award:

    "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
     



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    • 1 hr 11 min
    BONUS EP 2: Behind The Scenes Bloopers

    BONUS EP 2: Behind The Scenes Bloopers

    Behind the scenes bloopers and out takes of Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica recording various episodes and sponsorship ads. This is full of absolute belly laughs!!

    BONUS EPISODE 1: Personal Questions with Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica

    BONUS EPISODE 1: Personal Questions with Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica

    Get upclose and personal as Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica ask each other random questions that no one would ever expect!

    EP 51: First State to Decriminalize Nursing Errors: Kentucky Nurses Association

    EP 51: First State to Decriminalize Nursing Errors: Kentucky Nurses Association

    In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Delanor Manson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kentucky Nurses Association. They discuss the passing of House Bill 159 in Kentucky, which decriminalizes unintentional medical errors, making it the first and only state to do so. The bill provides immunity from criminal liability for healthcare workers and encourages a just culture of quality improvement and open communication. Delanor shares the process of writing and championing the bill. They also discuss the impact of the bill on nurse recruitment, retention, and the nursing profession as a whole. Additionally the discussion includes other legislation they have been directly involved in. Delanor highlights the Leadership and Advocacy Academy program offered by the Kentucky Nurses  Association to teach nurses advocacy skills and engage with legislators. They have implemented programs to encourage nurses to get involved in politics and decision-making.





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    Chapters:
    00:55 Introduction and Welcome
    04:00 House Bill 159: Decriminalizing Medical Errors
    06:45 The Process
    14:54 Just Culture and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
    22:40 RaDonda Vaught Case
    26:35 Impact on Nurse Recruitment and Retention
    29:09 Advice to Other States to Implement Legislation
    33:27 Problem of the Week
    36:04 Leadership & Advocacy Academy; Nurse Legislator Engagement Program
    41:28 HB176 Workplace Violence Prevention
    49:40 HB200 Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund
    51:45 Taking Ownership and Accountability
    1:05:51 Enema of the Week Award
     
    Sources:

    https://kentucky-nurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/198583-hb159-is-now-a-law-say-thank-you-to-legislators-and-the-governor- 
    https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb159/bill.pdf
    https://www.greaterlouisville.com/advocacy-and-legislation/bill-to-bolster-health-care-workforce-introduced/ 

     

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    • 1 hr 8 min
    EP 50: Canadian Nursing With Hosts of The Gritty Nurse Podcast

    EP 50: Canadian Nursing With Hosts of The Gritty Nurse Podcast

    Nurses Uncorked welcome fellow nursing podcast cohosts, Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, authors of 'The Wisdom of Nurses' and hosts of the 'Gritty Nurse Podcast, a popular Canadian nursing podcast. The conversation highlights their best selling book and the challenges faced by nurses in the workplace. The guests discuss the portrayal of Florence Nightingale and the need to recognize other nurses who have made significant contributions to the field of nursing. It also delves into the experiences of Canadian nurses and the similarities and differences between nursing in Canada and the US. The discussion highlights various themes including workplace violence, unions, social media, advocacy and expanded nursing roles. 

    Thank you to our sponsor, Vivian Health! Head to https://vivian.health/nursesuncorked to shop the ultimate job marketplace for all healthcare workers! 
     
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    The Wisdom of Nurses: Stories of Grit From the Front Lines, is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/0bv1TlU Don't forget to leave a review!
    https://www.grittynurse.com/ 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse-podcast/id1493290782 
    https://sarafung.com/ 
    https://www.amiearchibaldvarley.com/ 

     
    Chapters:
    00:00 Shoutouts and Welcome
    02:50 Amie Archibald-Varley RN, BN, MScN-CP Introduction
    04:41 Sara Fung RN, BScN, MN Introduction
    06:45 The Wisdom of Nurses, Best-Selling Book
    08:50 Book Promotion and Tours
    12:45 Florence Nightingale, Hero or Flawed Historical Figure? 
    16:32 Uncovering Nursing History: Impact of Historical Figures
    19:20 RaDonda Vaught and Criminal Prosecution of Canadian Nurses
    21:40 Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau Podcast Guest 
    28:10 Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios in Canada
    31:00 Comparing Nursing in Canada and the US
    36:05  Addressing Workplace Violence in Canada
    42:45 The Role of Canadian Nursing Unions
    48:10 Navigating Social Media for Canadian Nurses
    52:10 Expanding RN and Pharmacist Prescribing Roles in Canada
    56:15 Enema of the Week Award
     
    Episode sources:

    https://www.cno.org/en/learn-about-standards-guidelines/rn-prescribing/ 
    https://nursesunions.ca/
    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-minimum-nurse-patient-ratio-hospitals-1.7131652#:~:text=improve%20workload%20standards.-,The%20new%20standards%20set%20the%20minimum%20number%20of%20nurses%20required,nurse%2Dto%2Dpatient%20ratios 
    https://qane-afi.casn.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1248&context=journal

     

     

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    • 59 min
    EP 49: Worst Nurses Week Gifts 2024

    EP 49: Worst Nurses Week Gifts 2024

    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. 

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    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)
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    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 t

    • 44 min

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