Good Nurse Bad Nurse

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Good Shark Doctor Bad Doctor Guo Jul 19, 2024

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Trigger Warning: This episode mentions acts of violence against women including sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina and Amanda tell the story of a physician named George Guo who committed violent acts against women, resulting in the death of one victim and severe injuries to others.

Our "Good Nurse" story shines a light on the heroic actions of a group of healthcare professionals who saved the life of a 15-year-old girl who was attacked by a shark.

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Good ResumeRX Nurse Bad Husband Tim Bliefnick Jul 05, 2024

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of domestic and gun violence. Listener discretion is advised.

On this episode, we welcome Amanda Guarniere, the founder of ResumeRX, as our guest host! Tina and Amanda discuss a tragic case of domestic violence involving a nurse. The nurse, Becky Bleifnick, was found brutally shot 14 times in her home, and her husband Tim Bliefnick, was the prime suspect. The couple had been going through a divorce, and Becky's family believed that Tim's control over her was a motive for the murder.

For our "Good Nurse," we're featuring Amanda! Stick around to hear all about how her company ResumeRX can help you in your career search!

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Good Hiking Nurse Bad GI Doctor Dipak Desai Jun 28, 2024

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On this episode, Tina and Roger discuss the largest patient notification in U.S. history, which involved potential exposure to hepatitis C and HIV due to unsafe medical practices at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. This ultimately leads to the downfall of Dr. Dipak Desai, the co-owner and primary decision maker of the center.

The episode concludes with a heartwarming story of bystanders performing CPR on a cyclist and the importance of learning CPR to save lives.

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Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring us! Visit www.magicmind.com/goodbad and use the promo code “goodbad20” and get 20% off your purchase or up to 48% off your subscription.

Thank you to our sponsor Eko! Please visit them at https://ekohealth.com and use promo code GNBN for $50 off your purchase of the new Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope with Eko technology!

Good Most Wanted Nurse Bad Jigsaw Murders Doctor Jun 21, 2024

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This week, we welcome nurse Amanda Lee as our guest host! Our story today takes us all the way back to the 1930s with the case of Doctor Buck Ruxton. When two members of his household are found dismembered, forensic specialists must spend time piecing the bodies back together like puzzle pieces. This case shifted the way in which forensic work was approached.

For our "Good Nurse" segment, we're featuring Amanda! She shares her incredible story of how she became a nurse despite her past of being a felon. Amanda hopes her story can encourage others who are standing where she once stood.

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Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring us! Visit www.magicmind.com/goodbad and use the promo code “goodbad20” and get 20% off your purchase or up to 48% off your subscription.

Thank you to our sponsor Eko! Please visit them at https://ekohealth.com and use promo code GNBN for $50 off your purchase of the new Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope with Eko technology!

Good Nurse in Afghanistan Bad Nurse in Yemen Jun 14, 2024

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On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, we welcome back Julie Mattson from the podcast Pushing up Lilies. While our "Bad Nurse" story focuses on nurse Nimisha Priya, she wasn't exactly a bad nurse. While attempting to escape her abuser, Nimisha accidentally murders him, earning her a spot on Yemen's death row.

For our "Good Nurse" segment, we are featuring Captain Jennifer Moreno, a nurse who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and dedication of nurses in the line of duty.

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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 Collaborating Docs! Visit www.collaboratingdocs.com to get a free quote with one of their onboarding specialists. Also, you can use the promo code “goodnurse” to get $250 off your onboarding fee!

Thank you to our sponsor Eko! Please visit them at https://ekohealth.com and use promo code GNBN for $50 off your purchase of the new Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope with Eko technology!

Sources:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68879275

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/kerala-nurse-on-death-row-in-yemen-her-last-hope-mother-negotiating-release-4664015

https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/what-is-blood-money-how-it-could-save-nimish-priya-on-death-row-in-yemen-621069.html

https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/nimisha-priya-kerala-nurses-mother-allowed-to-go-yemen-for-blood-money-deal-to-save-daughters-life/articleshow/105952456.cms

https://foundationforwomenwarriors.org/jennifer-moreno-captain-u-s-army/

Good Samaritan Doctor Bad Doctor Michael Swango Jun 07, 2024

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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.

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Sources:

https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/features/2022/03/29/michael-swango-serial-killer-dick-harp-jenniefer-harp-yanka/7138639001/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1118552/

https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/crime-time/michael-joseph-swango-house-horrors-murder

Good Doctor Annie Bad Imposter Surgeon May 29, 2024

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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 nomination for a medal. However, his rise to fame ultimately becomes his downfall.

If you're a nurse practitioner, you'll definitely want to stick around for our "Good Nurse" segment! We're featuring Dr. Annie, the founder of the company Collaborating Docs. Dr. Annie shares her own experiences working with nurse practitioners and the importance of collaboration between different healthcare professionals, which became the basis for her company.

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Sources:

https://navalandmilitarymuseum.org/archives/articles/characters/ferdinand-waldo-demara/

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/imposter.html

https://www.lookoutnewspaper.com/great-impostor/

https://www.nytimes.com/1982/06/09/obituaries/ferdinand-waldo-demara-60-an-impostor-in-varied-fields.html

Good Doctor Chad Marsden Bad Doctor Raynaldo Ortiz May 02, 2024

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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/

Good Fiery Crash Nurse Bad Nurse Johnathan Hayes Apr 26, 2024

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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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Thank you to our sponsor Eko! Please visit them at https://ekohealth.com and use promo code GNBN for $50 off your purchase of the new Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope with Eko technology!

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

Good Baseball Mom Nurse Bad Audiologist Apr 18, 2024

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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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Thank you to our sponsor Eko! Please visit them at https://ekohealth.com and use promo code GNBN for $50 off your purchase of the new Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope with Eko technology!

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/

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