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

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 ..read more

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.   J ..read more

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.   Join us on Patreon to get ad-free ep ..read more

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 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 he ..read more

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. Anni ..read more

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 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 ..read more

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.   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 ..read more

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.   Jo ..read more

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 t ..read more