EP 99: Reflections of Nurse Advocacy Betrayal: Nurse Erica Finally Shares Her Story

Disclosure: The following narrative constitutes a personal recollection of events as experienced and recalled by Nurse Erica, and represents solely Nurse Erica’s subjective perspective and interpretation of said events. The account presented herein is based on the narrator's memory and does not purport to incorporate the perspectives, recollections, or interpretations of other parties involved in the described circumstances, including but not limited to any union or the events referred to as 'The Last Pizza Party.' This narrative is shared for entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a comprehensive or objective account of the events described. In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica delve into the story behind The Last Pizza Party, a nurse advocacy group Erica co-created. After several years, Nurse Erica finally shares her deeply traumatic story of betrayal by a so-called nurse advocate and friend. As she reflects on her healing journey, Erica describes challenges navigating a relationship with a social media nurse influencer and the various red flags. The segment culminates in the drama surrounding alleged contract negotiations with a nursing union and an NDA standoff. They explore themes of peer pressure, gaslighting, and the importance of standing firm in one's beliefs. The conversation touches on the painful fallout from betrayal and a public smear campaign, highlighting the emotional toll and maintaining integrity in the face of financial incentives. Thank you to Dr. Lorre Laws PhD RN. Please visit: https://drlorrelaws.com/uncorked/ to learn more about the Nurse Trauma Healing Academy and services. Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit: https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/ and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. 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Benefits also include patron only Zoom parties, newsletters, shout-outs, and much more. https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Patron Shoutouts 05:53 Cocktail of the Week 11:30 The Story Behind The Last Pizza Party 23:35 Challenges and Red Flags 24:30 TLPP Goes to Washington DC 31:00 Red Flags and Friendship Dynamics 31:20 The ADHD Shame Game 37:00 Unprofessionalism in Professional Spaces 41:52 Clout Chasing 43:49 The Co-op Dream: Unionizing Nurses 50:10 Contract Negotiations: The Unfolding Drama 57:25 The NDA Standoff 59:02 Peer Pressure and Gaslighting 1:00:39 The Shift in Allegiance 1:06:04 The Blowout Fight 1:10:12 The Union Mediation 1:13:39 Forced Personality Analysis 1:18:20 The Failed Resolution 1:24:16 Tax Evasion 1:25:28 DC Nurses March 1:26:16 Betrayal and Smear Campaign 1:29:30 RaDonda Vaught Sentencing Day 1:34:15 Challenges Faced by the Travel Nurses 1:37:30 Paid Puppets 1:38:40 They Organized You Out! 1:45:41 Enema of the Week Award Cocktail of the Week: Whip Shots: Mocha Vodka Infused Whipped Cream A dud New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Wednesday (Tuesday for patrons!). 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