In this episode, Tina and ER nurse Josh Turco discuss the disturbing case of Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, an anesthesiologist who intentionally injected harmful drugs into IV bags at a surgical center, resulting in cardiac emergencies and one death. For our “Good Nurse” story, we’re bringing Dr. Chad Marsden to the spotlight who actually plays a part in our “Bad Nurse” case.

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Sources:

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/iv-bags-doctor-recalls-discovery-amid-string-of-cardiac-emergencies-dallas/3506878/

In this episode, Tina and Tom from Will Continue to Monitor discuss the case of Johnathan Howard Hayes, a registered nurse. When two patients ended up dead, the hospital discovered that he was the common denominator in all three cases. For our “Good Nurse” story, we’re featuring a heartwarming story of a group of strangers who came together to rescue a driver trapped in a burning car on a freeway.

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Sources:

https://news.lee.net/news/nation-world/crime-courts/johnathan-howard-hayes-north-carolina-nurse-murder-case/article_780eac76-83d8-11ee-ace3-1705543ff6c2.html

https://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/serial-murder#:~:text=Serial%20Murder%3A%20The%20unlawful%20killing,s)%2C%20in%20separate%20events.

https://hickoryrecord.com/prosecutors-to-seek-death-penalty-for-winston-salem-nurse-charged-with-killing-patients/article_5c812cb1-cfbf-5eca-9577-05e6a7757639.html

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of drug use, violence, mental health crises, and animal cruelty. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Roger is back to help Tina explore a disturbing case involving audiologist Bryn Spejcher, and a young man, Chad O'Melia. Spejcher’s descent into psychosis after smoking marijuana causes an onslaught of events that leaves everyone in horror.

For our “Good Nurse” segment, they share a heartwarming story about a nurse who saved her son's life after he went into cardiac arrest during a baseball game.

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Sources:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-woman-gets-probation-fatally-stabbing-man-dated-causing-108-rcna135778

https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2023/11/29/bryn-spejcher-testifies-about-killing-of-chad-omelia/71660005007/

https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/bryn-spejcher-weed-killing-trial-1234957571/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryn-spejcher-fatally-stabbed-chad-omelia-over-100-times-avoids-prison-time-ventura-county-caifornia/

Please enjoy this previously released recording while we're working on getting the next episode ready!

Mike with Simple Nursing is back once again to co-host! Tina and Mike tell the story of Valerie McDaniel, a veterinarian from Houston, Texas, who got tangled up with the wrong guy, Leon Jacob. Jacob had graduated from medical school but wasn't able to complete his residency. This story is as tragic as it is inexplicable and you will not believe how many twists and turns it takes before ending in devastation. They close the show with the inspiring story of Frederick Douglass Patterson. Dr. Patterson had multiple degrees including a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and had so many accomplishments in his life there isn't enough time to discuss them all!

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Sources:

https://uncf.org/pages/frederick-douglass-patterson-2

https://www.oxygen.com/murder-for-hire/crime-time/woman-suicide-arrested-hire-hitman

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the death of a child. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, we’re welcoming back Nick Garr from Nurses Station the Series as a guest host! He and Tina tell the story of Joy O’Shea Woomer, a nurse who was asked to substitute for another nurse to care for an 11-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. During the night, Brent suddenly died, and all evidence indicates that Woomer is to blame.

Stick around for our “Good Nurse” segment! We’re featuring Nurses Station the Series again, highlighting new content they’ve just released that deals with violence in the hospital.

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Sources:

https://lancasteronline.com/news/a-tragic-crossing-of-paths/article_8108085d-e655-55d1-911f-103355c211a5.html

https://lancasteronline.com/news/nurse-convicted-of-killing-east-hempfield-boy-will-serve-her-full-sentence/article_9f94cda6-4522-5384-8c92-8550f4d28cef.html

https://justice4caylee.forumotion.net/t4418-brent-weaver-11-yo-2002-lancaster-pa

https://joyoshearesume.wordpress.com/about-joy-her-family/

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of suicide and mental health crises.

In this week’s episode, join Tina, Jessica, and Erica as we delve into a poignant story that has touched the hearts of many in the healthcare community. We're talking about Tristin Kate Smith, a dedicated emergency room nurse who was just 28 years old when her life tragically ended in August. But it was what Tristin left behind that has sparked a national conversation—a letter penned five months earlier, where she boldly likened the healthcare industry to an abusive partner.

GoFundMe for Tristan’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tristin-smith?member=30176935&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

#WEAREALLTRISTIN Shirts:

https://www.bonfire.com/store/we-are-all-tristin/

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:

Website: 988lifeline.org

Phone: Dial 988

Nurses Uncorked Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AwSOyU2BGJJqVuPcdVtS5?si=ooMsBGU5R-KKvEQwCZhbyw

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Sources:

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/er-nurse-who-died-by-suicide-addressed-letter-to-healthcare-system.html

https://nurse.org/articles/nurse-died-by-suicide-letter-to-abuser/

This week, we welcome Ilene “The Lice Queen” as our guest host! She and Tina dive into the tragic story of Makayla Norman, a young girl who suffered from cerebral palsy. When she suddenly died in March of 2011, obvious and horrifying signs of neglect were noticed, and it would be impossible for her nurse Mollie Parsons, as well as Makayla's own mother, to feign innocence.

If you’ve ever been curious about lice, you won’t want to miss this next segment! For our “Good Nurse,” we’re featuring Ilene! She’ll be sharing all-things lice and debunking myths.

Resource:

Ilene’s website: centerforlicecontrol.com

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This week on Good Nurse Bad Nurse, we welcome back Robert Malaer as our guest host! He and Tina discuss the story of Heather Pressdee, a Pennsylvania nursing facility nurse who becomes involved in numerous insulin-related deaths.

For our “Good Nurse,” we’re featuring Carrie Kiersnowski. While attending a Christmas play, a medical emergency arises, and Carrie steps in to save the day!

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Sources:

https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/authorities-pressdee-patients-timeline-shows-unusual-odd-patterns/

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2023/11/12/heather-pressdee-homicide-charges-insulin-overdoses/stories/202311120023

https://abc7news.com/heather-pressdee-pennsylvania-nurse-pa-attorney-general-michelle-henry-butler-county-prison/14006949/

https://lawandcrime.com/crime/hard-to-comprehend-alleged-killer-nurse-charged-with-dozens-of-additional-crimes-after-prosecutors-identify-19-others-said-to-have-been-poisoned-with-excessive-insulin/

https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023-11-02-Heather-PRESSDEE-Criminal-Complaint.pdf

This week, Tina and Roger are continuing the deep-dive of the Elijah McClain case with more details to uncover. 

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This week, join Tina and her guest host Roger as they begin a deep dive into the case of Elijah McClain that'll span two episodes. In this first part, they'll be going over the police account of what happened that day to Elijah McClain. But stay tuned for part two releasing next week -- there's a lot more details to cover!

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This week, we're welcoming back author, nurse, and advocate Britney Daniels! She and Tina discuss the story of Asim Amran, a nurse from Pakistan whose arranged marriage ends in tragedy. 

For our "Good Nurse", we're featuring Colonel Margarethe Cammermeyer who encourages others to "Live their Truth." She has made a remarkable difference in the LGBTQ+ community, so stick around to hear all about it!

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Sources: 

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ma-supreme-judicial-court/1699248.html 

https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/north/2015/04/30/court-upholds-conviction-fitchburg-man/34652375007/ 

https://casetext.com/case/amran-v-cowin