April 23, 2025

EP 98: Nursing Huddle News Update: Flesh-Eating Vulva Virus, Nurse Pepper Sprays Patient & More

1 hour 6 minutes

Huddle News Update:

In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss current nursing news stories, including a shocking incident where a nurse pepper sprayed an elderly patient, a radiologist's controversial decision to treat his injured cat at the hospital, and the tragic suicide of a nurse who faced retaliation for reporting abuse. The conversation highlights the use of dark humor as a common coping mechanism among healthcare workers and the ethical dilemmas faced by nurses. The hosts discuss the importance of education in nursing with the spread of recent misinformation regarding necrotizing fasciitis of the vulva, a rare but aggressive infection. The Huddle News also includes a disturbing case of child abuse by a nurse and the use of Meta Smart Glasses in healthcare settings.

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Chapters:

02:28 Patron Shout Outs and Introduction

04:52 Cocktail of the Week

08:00 Pepper Spray Incident

15:58 Dark Humor in Nursing: Coping Mechanisms

20:25 Cat Scan: A Radiologist's Controversial Decision

27:15 Tragic Consequences: A Nurse's Suicide and Retaliation

38:53 Debunking Misinformation: Understanding Necrotizing Fasciitis

48:37 The Dark Side of Nursing: Child Abuse Case

54:47 Technology in Healthcare: Meta Smart Glasses

1:03:39 Enema of the Week Award

Cocktail of the Week:

Peach Bellini

Mix Stirrings Peach Bellini mix with Prosecco to taste. Serve in champaign flute.

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Links:

https://healthimaging.com/topics/medical-imaging/computed-tomography-ct/radiologist-under-investigation-sneaking-cat-ct-scan

https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/italian-doctor-cat-scanner-operation-hospital-8l9dn8hmt

https://www.app.com/story/news/crime/2025/04/15/manchester-nj-nurse-lisa-erikson-charged-assault-at-whiting-gardens/83097322007/

https://www.meta.com/legal/ray-ban-meta/disclosures/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6w0AGoqEcLscPGwvteaR5eJViTQ4Ss8bXWvnfncEZi6EHQvSp

https://people.com/nurse-convicted-murdering-adopted-daughter-abusing-two-others-11717541

https://www.livescience.com/health/viruses-infections-disease/flesh-eating-vulva-infections-reported-in-three-cases-gynecologists-should-know-the-signs-experts-warn

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/flesh-eating-vulva-infections-on-the-rise-in-uk-and-can-kill-in-hours/ar-AA1DdGNc?ocid=socialshare

https://www.kcci.com/article/shannon-billheimer-family-traveling-nurse-suing-woodward-resource-center/64481679

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