Nursing Unions Explained: The Truth About Safe Staffing, Strikes & Nurse Advocacy with Nurse Erica

Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2524879/fa...) Are nursing unions really just about higher pay… or is there much more to the story? In this episode of Life After Nursing School, Caroline sits down with Nurse Erica - registered nurse, advocate, activist, independent reporter, and host of the Nurses Uncorked Podcast - to separate fact from fiction when it comes to nursing unions, safe staffing, and nurse advocacy. With more than 20 years of nursing experience and a platform reaching over 1.3 million nurses, Nurse Erica explains how unions work, why nurses choose to unionize, and the biggest myths surrounding union hospitals. She also shares why advocating for nurses ultimately means advocating for safer patient care. Together, they discuss the current Brigham and Women's Hospital nursing strike, what happens before nurses vote to strike, and how strikes are planned with patient safety in mind. They also explore workplace culture, nurse leadership, burnout, and why every nurse (union or non-union) has a voice. In this episode, you'll learn: • What nursing unions actually do • Common myths about unions • Why safe staffing matters for nurses and patients • What nursing strikes are really about • How nurses can advocate for themselves and their profession • Career advice for nursing students and new graduates Whether you're a nursing student, new graduate, or experienced nurse, this episode will help you better understand one of the most important conversations happening in healthcare today. Connect with Nurse Coach Caroline  Instagram: instagram.com/nursecoachcaroline (  / nursecoachcaroline  )   TikTok:   / nursecoachcaroline    Website: www.nursecoachcaroline.com (http://www.nursecoachcaroline.com) Connect with Today's Guest: Nurse Erica Instagram: @The.Nurse.Erica (  / the.nurse.erica  ) Tiktok: @The.Nurse.Erica (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.nurse.eri...) Facebook: @TheNurseErica (  / thenurseerica  ) Youtube: @TheNurseErica (   / @thenurseerica9094  ) Website: www.nurseerica.com (http://www.nurseerica.com) ⭐️ Join LuminaRN Waitlist here (https://www.joinluminarn.com/)