EP 102: The Good Nurse: A True Crime Story with Amy Loughren

In this episode, Nurse Erica interviews Amy Loughren, "The Good Nurse", a nurse who played a crucial role in exposing Charles Cullen, a serial killer who murdered patients during his nursing career. Amy shares her experiences working alongside Cullen, the moral dilemmas she faced, and the undercover work she conducted to help bring him to justice. The guilt of not recognizing Cullen's behavior haunted Amy for years. The conversation delves into hospitals repeatedly failing to act on suspicions about Cullen, allowing further harm. The episode discusses the impact of the investigation on her life, her struggles with guilt, and her eventual spiritual awakening which led to her to explore alternative healing practices. Amy also discusses the importance of mental health in healthcare and hospital accountability in such cases. #truecrime #nursing #healthcare #podcast Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsor, Stink Balm Odor Blocker! Please visit: https://www.stinkbalmodorblocker.com/ and use promo code UNCORKED15 for 15% off your purchase! Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit: https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: [e-mail] Support the Show: Help keep Nurses Uncorked going and become an official Patron! Gain early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. Become a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard Member: https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 01:47 Guest Intro: Amy Loughren & Case of Charles Cullen 04:40 The Undercover Investigation Begins 06:34 Moral Dilemma 08:19 Health Struggles 11:21 Friendship and Betrayal 13:19 Understanding Charles Cullen's Motive 16:36 Visiting Charlie in Prison 19:30 The Impact of the Movie 'The Good Nurse' 24:52 The Documentary vs. Movie Adaptation 25:45 Hospital Accountability and Culpability 27:50 The Role of Mary Lund and Hospital Management 34:47 The Pyxis System and Medication Management 40:13 Recognizing Signs of Danger 42:20 A Journey of Transformation 50:16 Trusting Your Intuition 51:28 Life After Nursing 53:34 Identity Crisis and Criticism in Nursing 56:33 Enema of the Week Award 58:21 Witnessing a Murder 1:01:50 Two Different Personalities 1:07:45 Connect with Amy! Amy Loughren: https://www.amythegoodnurse.com/ instagram.com/amythegoodnurse Cocktail of the Week: Oliver Winery: Lemon Moscato oliverwinery.com/lemon-moscato Help us grow by giving our episodes a download, follow, like the episodes and a 5 ️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at: https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 instagram.com/nursesuncorked https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL Facebook_Nurses-Uncorked You can listen to our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 Spotify-Nurses-Uncorked https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. The views and opinions expressed on Nurses Uncorked do not reflect the views of our employers, professional organizations or affiliates. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked LLC. Accordingly, Nurse Erica and Nurses Uncorked cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.