Nurses Uncorked - A Nursing Podcast Delivering Nursing News

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica welcomes Dr. Katherine Ramsland, an expert on healthcare serial killers and criminal psychology. They explore the disturbing phenomenon of healthcare professionals who exploit their positions of trust to commit heinous crimes. Dr. Ramsland discusses various cases, including notorious figures like Charles Cullen, Kristen Gilbert, and Genene Jones shedding light on their motives and the systemic failures that allowed them to operate undetected for so long. Dr. Ramsland reviews the psychological profiles of these killers, including narcissism and other personality disorders. The conversation also touches on the challenges in catching and prosecuting them, and the medical ethics implications and for healthcare institutions and patient safety. 

Throughout the discussion, Dr. Ramsland emphasizes the importance of recognizing red flags in healthcare settings, such as unusual behavior patterns and the need for better accountability within medical institutions. The episode serves as a chilling reminder of the potential dangers lurking within the healthcare system and the critical need for vigilance and transparency to protect vulnerable patients.

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Chapters:
01:33 Introduction to Dr. Katherine Ramsland
06:07 Understanding the Motives Behind Healthcare Killers
07:34 The Rise of Healthcare Serial Killers
09:50 The Case of Charles Cullen
14:50 Exploring the Case of Kristen Gilbert
19:39 The Disturbing Case of Genene Jones
22:37 Team Killers in Healthcare
29:47 Recent High-Profile Cases in Healthcare
32:10 The Controversial Case of Lucy Letby
34:55 Understanding Mercy Killings
37:41 Psychological Profiles of Healthcare Killers
38:50 Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
39:47 The Rise of Falsified Nursing Credentials: Operation Nightingale 
42:07 Identifying Red Flags in Healthcare Settings
45:18 Prospective Profiling of Healthcare Serial Killers
49:50 Motivations Behind the Crimes
53:50 The Role of Technology in Detection
55:46 Accountability in Healthcare Institutions
1:02:30 Takeaway Message
1:05:35 Enema of the Week Award
1:08:06 Conclusion
 
Mind of a Monster: The Killer Nurse - Kristen Gilbert, season 7:  
podcasts.apple.com/s7-kristen-gilbert
 
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In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica welcomes back Dr. Matthew Garvey DNP, MBA, RN to discuss several recent legal cases of nurses in the news. The conversation includes the impact of COVID-19 on nursing education and the alarming rise in patient safety incidents. Three recent cases of sexual assaults by healthcare professionals highlight systemic failures.  An alarming case of a nurse crushing oral medications and administering IV is broken down. They discuss trust in the nursing profession declining due to negative media coverage. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nursing education and the quality of training. Nursing education must adapt to ensure competency and safety in practice.

 

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:17 Legal Insights and Updates on Nursing Case
10:20 Sexual Assault Case: UNC Rex Hospital Nurse Arrested
17:08 Sexual Assault Case: Ascension St. Thomas Nurse Charged
18:25 Sexual Assault Case: Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital CNA
21:58 Public Perception of Nursing and Trust Issues
30:00 A Case Study: Medication Error and Consequences
42:58 The Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Education and Competence
58:51 Nurse Erica AI Overview
1:03:07 Enema of the Week Award
 
UNC Rex Hospital Victim Hotline:
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This conversation delves into the shocking case of Crystal Scott, a fake nurse who allegedly treated diabetic pediatric patients without any medical license, leading to serious legal ramifications and community concerns. Scott has been charged with 70 crimes including fraud, forgery, and identity theft. Erica welcomes Tia, a parent of a patient treated by Scott, shares her experiences and insights into the impact of Scott's actions on families, the trust placed in medical professionals, and the ongoing investigation into the fraud. The discussion highlights the importance of patient safety, accountability in healthcare and the need for parents to come forward to ensure justice for the affected children. The legal proceedings against Scott are ongoing and complex. Details discussed in this episode are alleged.
 

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Allegations Against Crystal Scott
04:18 Impact on the Pediatric Community
05:00 Tia's Personal Experience with Crystal Scott
07:30 The Community's Response and Hesitation
17:14 Glucose and Glow
18:59 The Investigation and Its Findings
24:10 False Credentials
30:00 Stolen Valor
31:15 Crystal's Fabricated Credentials and Cancer Battles
33:50 Assessing the Legal Implications of Crystal's Actions
38:50 Enema of the Week Award
41:44 More Fake Nurses
42:28 The Aftermath: Community Reactions and Concerns
47:05 Crystal's Escape and New Identity
49:56 Reflections on Accountability and Future Actions
 

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In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica shares her 20+ years of experience, education, invaluable insights, and advice for nurses at all stages of their careers. From understanding the importance of the Nurse Practice Act, state labor laws, and documentation to navigating workplace challenges and supporting colleagues, Erica emphasizes the need for knowledge and empowerment in the nursing profession. She advises healthcare workers to always check your paycheck for  discrepancies to avoid being underpaid. The importance of creating a paper trail for important conversations and incidents is emphasized. She discusses the significance of personal liability insurance, employee engagement surveys, the impact of generational differences, and the importance of maintaining professionalism in the workplace. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for the nurses to thrive in their careers while knowing and advocating for their rights and well-being. 

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Nurses Uncorked
03:42 The BON Has the Ultimate Say So
08:39 Nurses' Independent Authority
10:11 Advice for New Grad Nurses: Learn Your Specialty
12:15 Documentation Tips
13:16 Let Patients Leave AMA
15:07 Paper Trails
18:55 Narcotic Discrepancies
21:09 Employee Engagement Surveys
23:13 Importance of Personal Liability Insurance
25:05 Traveler Nurses Are a Wealth of Information
26:07 Check Your Paycheck Stubs
27:51 Know Your State Labor Laws
29:12 Join Nurses Associations
30:32 Annual Evaluations
31:27 How to Respond to Nurse Bullies
33:49 Stop Buying Patient Supplies
35:18 Keep Your Name off the Naughty List
36:43 Employment Contracts and Sign-on Bonuses
38:21 Avoid the Gossip 
39:07 Sleeping at Work
39:29 Working off the Clock
43:03 Enema of the Week Award
44:27 One or Two Party Consent Recording States
45:13 Following Patients or Coworkers on Social Media
46:17 Compliance Rates 
47:44 Understanding Generational Differences in Nursing
49:51 Donating to Hospital Funds
50:28 Courageous Coworkers 
51:08 Company Wi-Fi and Downloading Apps on Personal Device
52:28 Assaulted at Work
54:33 The Importance of State Board Hearings
55:22 Chain of Command
56:57 Overtime and Rotating Shifts
57:50 Resignation Versus Termination
58:52 Recognizing Toxic Work Environments
1:00:24 Never Cross Strike Lines
 
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In this episode, Nurse Erica is back with a new Huddle News Update! She discusses various pressing issues in the healthcare sector, including the alarming rise in violence against healthcare workers, dispelling the LUCAS Device rumors, updates on CPR guidelines, the ongoing nursing shortage, and the tragic case of a nurse who died from occupational exposure to tuberculosis. The conversation also touches on innovative approaches to reduce hospital noise, the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in nursing, and the implications of proposed federal funding cuts for nursing education. Innovative medical techniques like rectal ventilation are emerging. Additionally, Nurse Erica highlights a controversial statue of a nurse in Poland that has sparked outrage among the nursing community.
 

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro 
02:41 Mistaken Death Notices: A Healthcare Blunder
06:21 The Controversy of the Lucas Device
09:40 The Nursing Shortage is Over?
11:54 Tragic Occupational Exposure: A Nurse's Death
13:24 Nurse's Cold Case Murder Solved
17:24 The Silent Hospital Project: Innovation or Impracticality?
26:04 Professional Boundaries: A CNA's Suspension
28:17 Advance Nursing Degrees Deemed Not Professional Degree
32:08 Announcement
35:47 Enema Award
38:36 Butt Breathing: A New Frontier in Medicine
42:41 Controversial Nurse Statue: A Call for Removal
 
Tell Congress to support the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 3593/S. 1874):
TitleVIII/Protect_Funding_For_Nurses
 

GarveyCES.com/Dr.MatthewGarvey:
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