In this gripping episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne sits down with Amy the Good Nurse (Amy Loughren), the nurse whose incredible bravery take down America’s most prolific serial killer. Amy shares her deeply personal story of uncovering the shocking truth about her best friend and colleague, a trusted ICU nurse who was secretly murdering patients.
From the moment detectives approached Amy to the harrowing experience of working undercover, she navigated the emotional fallout of betrayal. This episode dives into the moral and ethical dilemmas she faced. Amy’s courage not only exposed the crimes but also revealed the complicit role of hospitals that prioritized reputation over lives. She recounts the challenges of being a whistleblower, the toll it took on her mental health, and the long path to healing and self-forgiveness.
Together, Sarah and Amy explore broader themes of moral courage in nursing, the realities of working within a flawed healthcare system. She also talks about the strength it takes to advocate for what’s right, even when the stakes are unimaginably high. Whether you’re an OB nurse, a healthcare professional, or someone inspired by stories of resilience and integrity, this episode is a powerful reminder of the impact nurses can have—not only on their patients but on the entire profession.
You can listen podcast episode #73 Amy the Good Nurse on Spotify or Apple Podcast.
Helpful Links:
Leading Change On-Demand Class
About Amy the Good Nurse
The Good Nurse Movie on Netflix
Capturing the Killer Nurse Documentary