When Caregivers Break: The Nurse, The Crash, and Mental Health

from Night shift: Darkness Diagnosed · host nsdd Laurie and Julie

Laurie and Julie return to discuss the 2022 case of nurse Nicole Linton, who drove 130 mph through a red light and killed six people. They examine the trial details, online searches suggesting suicidal thoughts, and how mental health crises may have played a role. The conversation broadens to nursing burnout, workplace stress, and trauma exposure—sharing statistics, personal experiences, and practical encouragement to seek help, support coworkers, and address mental health before crises occur.

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