**Trigger Warning: This episode contains mention of suicide. Discretion is advised. **

On this week's episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina is joined by social media influencer and nursing advocate, Nurse Erica! Together they discuss a disturbing medication error during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure you stick around to the end of the bad nurse segment for an update on this on-going story! Tina and Nurse Erica also bring awareness to the mental health struggles of healthcare workers, and highlight one organization's efforts to bridge the gap in mental health.

For our Nashville listeners, don't forget to make your voice heard in the upcoming DA election! Every vote counts! Election Day is May 3rd.

Show RaDonda your support and join and our Facebook group: Nurses March for RaDonda Vaught!




Sources:

https://www.myersforda.com/


https://tennesseelookout.com/2022/03/31/knoxville-hospital-uses-covid-as-liability-shield-for-suit-over-fatal-medical-mistake/


https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/31/1088672446/a-nurses-death-raises-the-alarm-about-the-professions-mental-health-crisis




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