Nurses Uncorked - A Nursing Podcast Delivering Nursing News

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 of her...

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Part 7:  Trial Day Eight

Welcome to the seventh 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 f...

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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 death...

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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 frie...

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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 her fri...

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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 justi...

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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 justic...

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...

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...

"It is physiologically contraindicated for nurses to remain in practice"

Nurses Uncorked welcomes back Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN to the podcast. In this episode, Nurse Erica shares her personal journey as the primary caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's Disease. This conversation delves into the impact of unintegrated trauma on nurses and the necessity for self-compassio...

In this eye-opening episode, Nurse Erica sits down with Bob Funk, creator of LaborLab, the only nonprofit watchdog organization tracking corporate spending on union-busting. Bob pulls back the curtain on the multi-million dollar industry dedicated to keeping healthcare workers from organizing, revealing how hospitals and healthcare systems spend millions of dollars on union-busting consultants. They explore LaborLab's union-buster ...

In this episode, Nurse Erica welcomes back Dr. Matt Garvey DNP, MBA, RN, to discuss the recent Alex Pretti ICE incident in Minneapolis, exploring its implications for the nursing community and the broader societal context. They delve into personal stories, family legacies, and the role of nurses as advocates for safety and justice. The conversation highlights the varying responses from nursing organizations and emphasizes the impor...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica welcomes Dr. Katherine Ramsland, an expert on healthcare serial killers and criminal psychology. They explore the disturbing phenomenon of healthcare professionals who exploit their positions of trust to commit heinous crimes. Dr. Ramsland discusses various cases, including notorious figures like Charles Cullen, Kristen Gilbert, and Genene Jones shedding light on their motives and the...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica welcomes back Dr. Matthew Garvey DNP, MBA, RN to discuss several recent legal cases of nurses in the news. The conversation includes the impact of COVID-19 on nursing education and the alarming rise in patient safety incidents. Three recent cases of sexual assaults by healthcare professionals highlight systemic failures.  An alarming case of a nurse crushing oral medications and admin...

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica shares her 20+ years of experience, education, invaluable insights, and advice for nurses at all stages of their careers. From understanding the importance of the Nurse Practice Act, state labor laws, and documentation to navigating workplace challenges and supporting colleagues, Erica emphasizes the need for knowle...