Episodes
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...
Published 04/19/24
Published 04/19/24
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...
Published 04/03/24
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”...
Published 03/13/24
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...
Published 02/28/24
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...
Published 02/21/24
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...
Published 02/07/24
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...
Published 01/29/24
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...
Published 01/22/24
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...
Published 12/28/23
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...
Published 12/13/23
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...
Published 12/06/23
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...
Published 11/29/23
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:...
Published 11/22/23
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...
Published 11/15/23
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...
Published 11/09/23
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...
Published 10/25/23
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...
Published 10/11/23
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...
Published 09/28/23
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...
Published 09/19/23
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...
Published 09/12/23
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...
Published 09/05/23
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...
Published 08/29/23
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...
Published 08/22/23
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...
Published 08/15/23