In this episode, Erin and Autumn welcome Tim, a registered nurse, to discuss the dark side of nursing through the cases of Niels Högel and Charles Cullen, both male nurses who committed heinous crimes. The conversation explores the motivations behind their actions, the failures of hospital systems to protect patients, and the emotional toll on healthcare professionals. The hosts emphasize the importance of trust in healthcare and reflect on the need to appreciate the good nurses who work tirelessly to care for patients.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:36 Tim's Nursing Background and Role

03:21 Exploring Cases of Male Nurses

07:12 The Case of Niels Högel

07:34 Understanding the Role of Nurses in Patient Care

12:16 The Mechanisms of Medical Murder

17:09 The Investigation and Arrest of Högel

20:07 The Trial and Conviction of Niels Högel

21:32 The Aftermath and Implications for Healthcare

27:39 The Role of Nurses in Healthcare

28:10 Introduction to Charles Cullen

29:11 The Early Life of Charles Cullen

31:09 The Start of a Nightmare

32:58 The Pattern of Death

35:29 The Arrest of Charles Cullen

37:27 The Aftermath of Cullen's Crimes

39:28 The Impact on Healthcare Practices

42:11 The Importance of Trust in Nursing

45:32 Conclusion and Reflection

48:18 outro.wav

Keywords

nursing, true crime, male nurses, medical murder, Niels Högel, Charles Cullen, healthcare, hospital safety, criminal cases, podcast