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Good Nurse Bad Nurse

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A light-hearted, fun podcast hosted by a registered nurse and special guests who take turns telling you two medical-related stories...one dark and mysterious ... one uplifting and inspirational. They also discuss current events and hot topics related to nursing and the medical field.
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Episodes

Good Veterinarian Bad Veterinarian

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 i...

Apr 03, 202442 minEp. 258

Good Nurses Station Series Bad Nurse Joy Woomer

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” segme...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 18 minEp. 257

Good Nurse Tristin Kate Smith Bad Healthcare System

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 sh...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 256

Good Lice Bad Lice

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...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 255

Good Christmas Play Nurse Bad Nurse Heather Pressdee

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 on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclusive content! Please support our show by...

Feb 07, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 254

Good Massage Therapist Elijah McClain Bad Paramedics (Part 2)

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 support our podcast and see what opportunities are out there for you! Thank you to our sponsor CBD Stat! If ...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 19 minEp. 253

Good Massage Therapist Elijah McClain Bad Paramedics

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 exclusive content! Please support our show by supporting our sponsors below! Thank you to Trusted Health for...

Jan 22, 20241 hrEp. 252

Good Nurse Margarethe Cammermeyer Bad Nurse Asim Amran

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! Join us on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclusive content! Please support...

Dec 28, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 251

Good Nurses Station Series Part 2 Bad Cardiologist

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 are thrilled to feature our guest hosts! Eliana provides her unique perspective on what is like to wo...

Dec 13, 20231 hrEp. 250

Good Distrust and Disparities Nurse Bad Nurse Malcolm Webster

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, revealing the dark machinations of a cunning deceiver. For our Good Nurse story, we are thrilled t...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 249

Good AOEN Nurse Kevin McFarlane Bad Doctor Martin MacNeill

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 guest host, Kevin, as he reveals his latest and thrilling designation. Join us on Patreon to get ad-fr...

Nov 29, 202353 minEp. 248

Good Legal Nurse Robert Malaer Bad Nurse Kristen Gilbert

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 upcoming initiatives to safeguard nurses from legal challenges. Malaer Legal Nurse Consulting: https://mala...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 247

Good Nurses Station Series Bad Dentist Lawrence Rudolph

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 nursing. Join us on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclusive content! Please su...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 246

Good Forensic Nurse Death Investigator Bad Corrections Nurse Tony Klein

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 investigator and her true crime podcast! Join us on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, early access, a...

Nov 09, 202354 minEp. 245

Good Kenya Hospice Nurse Bad DIL Hospice Nurse

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

Oct 25, 202358 minEp. 244

Good Wound Care Nurse Bad Spokane Doctor

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 against his former colleague and estranged wife. For our Good Nurse story, we are featuring our guest host...

Oct 11, 202352 minEp. 243

Good NICU Doctor Bad Medical Examiner

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" story, we are featuring a doctor! After a pediatrician is in a serious car accident, he is rescued by ...

Sep 28, 202349 minEp. 242

Good Critical Care Transport Nurse Bad Physician Assistant

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 the city's east side, dispatchers field a barrage of reports about another unsettling incident. We also...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 241

Good Nurses Uncorked Bad Obstetrician

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 lawsuit, accused of hiding a heartbreaking incident during a troubled delivery. As always, we like to ...

Sep 12, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 240

Good Grocery Store Nurse Bad Nurse Donna Scrivo

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 unravels as new evidence comes to light. For our Good Nurse segment, we are highlighting the heroic effo...

Sep 05, 202355 minEp. 239

Good Nurse Jennifer Garcia Bad Pharmacist David Robinson

On this week's episode, Jennifer Garcia, registered nurse and host of the RawTea podcast, joins us to guest host! We dive into the story of David Robinson, a pharmacist who was involved in an illegal drug distribution scandal. Robinson's case takes a surprising turn and descends deeper into the criminal underworld when a sinister plot is unveiled. In our Good Nurse segment, we're thrilled to showcase Jennifer. Tune in as Jennifer reveals how her passion for ensuring others never feel isolated wh...

Aug 29, 202358 minEp. 238

Good Public Pool Nurse Bad Nurse Jean Arias

Content Advisory Warning: This episode contains sensitive material that may not be suitable for all audiences. It includes discussions about a conspiracy involving harm to an infant. Please use discretion when listening. Tom and Ben of the Will Continue to Monitor podcast are back to guest host this week's episode! Join us as we delve into the unsettling tale of Jean Arias, a nurse involved in a conspiracy to harm a severely ill child. You don't want to miss our Good Nurse story as we highlight ...

Aug 22, 202353 minEp. 237

Good Nurse Burnout Coach Bad Nurse Mary Beth Davis

Content Advisory Warning: This episode contains mention of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. On this week's episode, Nurse Burnout Coach Janna joins us to guest host! In a chilling case, two children in one home fall mysteriously ill, raising suspicions of parental abuse. An offhanded comment a decade later would prompt a thorough investigation into the alleged abuse. For our Good Nurse segment, we're excited to feature our guest host! Janna recounts how her personal burnout experienc...

Aug 15, 202355 minEp. 236

Good Nurse Kati Kleber Bad Podiatrist

Kati Kleber, nurse educator and owner of the FreshRN online platform, joins us this week as our guest host! As a whirlwind romance develops between a podiatrist and his patient, the couple makes plans for a future together. There was, however, just one problem that stood in the way of the couple's happiness: the doctor's wife. With divorce not being an option for the doctor, the couple seek alternative methods to end the marriage. For our Good Nurse segment, we're thrilled to feature our guest h...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 235

Good Nurse Penny Bad Doctors of Take Care of Maya

Content Advisory Warning: This episode discusses death by suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Hospice nurse Penny joins us to guest host this week's episode! In this episode, we share a harrowing story of a young girl with a rare pain syndrome. As her condition worsens during a natural disaster, her parents rush her to the nearest children's hospital, only to face accusations of faking her illness. As always, we like to end on a lighter note by bringing in a ray of positivity. We're featuri...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 234

Good Nurse Kelly Tuttle Bad Plastic Surgeon Geoffrey Kim

Nurse practitioner Kelly Tuttle joins us to guest host this week's episode! In this episode, we explore a harrowing tale where a teenager's elective surgery takes a tragic turn, leading to accusations of negligence against a plastic surgeon. In our Good Nurse segment, we are featuring guest host Kelly, author and nurse practitioner! Kelly shares how an accident changed her life. Her unwavering determination to return to work inspired her to write a book, aimed at educating and supporting others ...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 233

Good Rehabilitation Center Nurse Bad Physical Therapist

Kevin from Art of Emergency Nursing is back to guest host this week's episode! In this week's episode, tragedy strikes in a small town when an antique store owner meets an untimely demise during a home invasion. But as investigators delve deeper into the case, they begin to unravel a web of secrets and deception. Suspicion takes a surprising turn when they discover an affair between the deceased's wife and a physical therapist. Our "Good Nurse" story is a heartwarming one! When a patient finds t...

Jul 18, 202347 minEp. 232

Good ER Doctor Bad ER Doctor

Content Advisory Warning: The following episode contains sensitive material involving a child and may not be suitable for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. This week's episode is guest hosted by Nurse Practitioner Heather. Together, we delve into a compelling case from 1996, set in a rural hospital in California. The story revolves around an infant who is admitted to the emergency room with a perplexing illness. As the situation unfolds, Dr. Wolfgang suggests a transfer to a specia...

Jul 11, 202348 minEp. 231

Good Nurse Blake (HE’S BACK!) Bad Fake Nursing Schools

In this week's episode, we welcome back the incredible Nurse Blake. We couldn't be more excited to have him join us again as our guest host! In this episode, we shine a spotlight on a disturbing scheme that unfolded within three nursing schools in Florida. These institutions were recently exposed for their participation in a massive operation that distributed approximately 7,600 fraudulent nursing diplomas. We're showcasing Nurse Blake for our Good Nurse segment, and we're eager to share the rem...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 230

Good Freedom House Ambulance Service Bad First Responders

Content Advisory Warning: This episode contains disturbing material that may not be suitable for all listeners. Britney Daniels, nurse and author, is back in the studio to guest host this week's episode! On this week's episode, we shine a spotlight on some of the experiences and challenges faced by people of color when interacting with EMTs, paramedics, and emergency responders. In our uplifting "Good Nurse" segment, we celebrate a remarkable team of all Black paramedics who set a gold standard ...

Jun 27, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 229
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