Good Nurse Bad Nurse

Janna Holterman rejoins Tina for another episode to discuss the disturbing story of Michael Swango, a doctor who posed a threat not only to his patients but also to his coworkers. For our "Good Nurse," we're featuring Doctor Ty Erickson, a heroic OB-GYN who saved a man's life in a restaurant.   Join us on  Patreon  to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclusive content!   Please support...

On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina and guest host Dr. Annie DePasquale discuss the fascinating story of Ferdinand Demara. Demara posed as a doctor and surgeon in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Korean War, performing surgeries and amputations without any medical training. Despite his lack of credentials, he managed to gain the trust of his fellow officers and even received a nominati...

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.   Join us on  Patreon  to get a...

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....

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...

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 trag...

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 suddenl...

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 Tristi...

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 curio...

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!   Join us o...

This week, Tina and Roger are continuing the deep-dive of the Elijah McClain case with more details to uncover.    Join us on  Patreon  to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclusive content! Please support our show by supporting our sponsors below! Thank you to Trusted Health for sponsoring this episode. Please go to  https://www.trustedhealth.com/gnbn  and fill out a profile to help s...

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! Join us on  Patreon  to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclus...

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!...

On this week's episode, Nick Garr and Eliana Gonzalez from the Nurse's Station series are in the studio as guest hosts! For our Bad Nurse story, we dive into the chilling tale of a Long Island cardiologist whose professional fallout takes a sinister turn. With reconciliation off the table, the doctor orchestrates a murderous plot that will certainly raise some brows. For our Good Nurse story, we a...

On this week's episode, we are joined by Camille and Jasmyn from the podcast Distrust and Disparities. We are diving into the unsettling case of Malcolm Webster, a charismatic nurse whose relationships and marriages are marked by an eerie streak of misfortune. As Webster's troubling history spans across countries, investigators begin to suspect that the tragedies may be more than mere coincidence,...

This week, Kevin McFarlane from Art of Emergency Nursing returns to guest host! Our Bad Nurse story takes us to Utah, where red flags emerge after the unusual death of Michelle MacNeill, a mother of eight. Suspicions mount as her husband, Martin MacNeill, a doctor and lawyer, exhibits behavior inconsistent with that of a grieving husband. In our Good Nurse segment, we're excited to showcase our gu...

On this week's episode legal nurse consultant Robert Malaer joins us in the studio to guest host! In this Bad Nurse story, we revisit the case of Kristen Gilbert, the "Angel of Death". As patients experienced sudden cardiac arrests, suspicion grew among Gilbert's peers, who feared they had a murderer in their midst. In the Good Nurse story, our guest host Robert brings thrilling updates on upcomin...

We welcome Nicholas Garr to the studio as our guest host for this week! He and Tina discuss the case of Lawrence Rudolph, a dentist whose wife dies under mysterious circumstances while on a hunting trip in Zambia. Our "Good Nurse" segment features Nicholas and his YouTube series Nurses Station The Series! Nicholas shares how he started this series and how he uses it to share the realities of nursi...

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. On this week's episode, we welcome Julie Mattson, the host of the true crime podcast Pushing up Lilies, as our guest host! She and Tina discuss the story of Tony Klein, a former prison nurse in Oregon who preyed on incarcerated women. For our "Good Nurse" segment, we are featuring Julie, a forensic nurse death...

This week, we welcome back critical care nurse Roger as our guest host! In Wood River, Illinois, police investigating a death suspect foul play in a hospice care case. As the pieces unfold, attention turns to the deceased's daughter-in-law, registered nurse Amy Melchert. In our Good Nurse story, we highlight a heartwarming tale of a nurse practitioner in Kenya who founded a non-profit hospice care...

Content Advisory Warning: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. On this week's episode, we have nurse Karen Weidlich, host of the Wound Care Karen podcast, joining us as a guest host! We explore the story of a Spokane neonatologist who lived a double life and delved into the dark web to commit a series of crimes agains...

Kelly Tuttle, nurse practitioner and author of "After the Crash" is back to guest host this week's episode! In 1991, the wife of medical examiner Dr. William Sybers dies under mysterious circumstances in their Florida home. The doctor explains away the needle marks found in his wife's arm, but this complex case takes over a decade to untangle, filled with surprising twists. For our "Good Nurse" st...

Content Advisory Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including domestic violence and self-harm. Listener discretion is advised.   On this week's episode, we are thrilled to have long time listener and nurse, Roger as our guest host! In Madison, Wisconsin, a tranquil upscale neighborhood is rattled by a gruesome discovery, sending shockwaves through the community. Simultaneously, on t...

Content Advisory Warning: This episode contains disturbing and graphic details pertaining to childbirth that may not be suitable for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.   On this week's episode, we're joined by the dynamic duo of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica! We are delving into a recent, chilling headline making waves in the news. A Georgia OB-GYN is facing a l...

Content Advisory Warning: The following episode contains disturbing material that may not be suitable for all listeners.   On this week's episode, Ciera, a medical student assistant, joins us to guest host! We are tackling the gruesome case of registered nurse Donna Scrivo. When Donna's adult son goes missing during one of the coldest winters in Michigan, her story as a concerned mother quickly un...