Ep 110: Nurse Imposters: Autumn Bardisa, Shannon Womack & Thomasina Amponsah

Disclaimer: This episode includes unsubstantiated information In this episode, Nurse Erica and Guest, Matthew/@themassholemcguido delve into the alarming trend of nurse imposters and the systemic failures that allow these individuals to operate undetected. The discussion includes three cases of fake nurses who fraudulently practiced nursing without a license: Autumn Bardisa, Shannon Womack and Thomasina Amponsah. These recent examples of identity theft and healthcare fraud are broken down in detail. The conversation highlights the implications of such fraud on patient safety, the healthcare system, and the trust placed in medical professionals. It also addresses the lack of accountability among employers and the need for stricter regulations and verification processes in the post Operation Nightingale climate. The public listing of nursing license numbers poses a security risk and accountability must extend to Boards of Nursing. Sponsors: Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Sponsor, EKO HEALTH. You've haven't experienced a stethoscope until you've used an Eko stethoscope with advanced AI technology! Visit: ekohealth.com/uncorked for $50 off and a free chest piece cover! Thank you to Nurses Uncorked Sponsor, Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN. Healers Heart Assessment and Healers Heart Academy: https://drlorrelaws.com Nursing our Healer's Heart: A Recovery Guide for Nurse Trauma & Burnout , by Dr. Lorre Laws PhD, RN: Buy on Amazon Thank you to our Enema Award Sponsor, Happy Bum Co. Please visit https://happybumco.com/ and use promo code NURSESUNCORKED for 15% off your first bundle. Interested in Sponsoring the Show? Email with the subject NURSES UNCORKED SPONSOR to: nursesuncorked@nursesuncorked.com Support the Show: Help keep Nurses Uncorked going and become an official Patron! Gain early access to episodes, exclusive bonus content, giveaways, Zoom parties, shout-outs, and much more. Become a Wine Cork, Wine Bottle, Decanter, Grand Preserve, or even a Vineyard Member: https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Chapters: 00:55 Introduction 02:08 Cocktail of the Week 04:44 The Case of Autumn Bardisa 19:21 Nancy Drew - Squirrel 26:45 Death of a Cheerleader - Squirrel 34:20 The Case of Shannon Womack 36:55 Grey Gardens - Squirrel 42:30 Publicly Listed License Numbers 44:15 The Case of Thomasina Amponsah 46:55 Systemic Failures and Proposed Solutions in Nursing Verification 54:30 Failure of the Boards of Nursing 55:39 The Consequences of Incompetence in Patient Care 1:06:25 Enema of the Week Award 1:10:00 Insurance Prior Auth Corruption Follow Matthew: Tiktok & Instagram: @themassholemcguido Erica & Matthew's squirrel stories: Death of a Cheerleader/IMDB Nancy_Drew_books/Wikipedia Grey Gardens/Amazon Prime Cocktail of the Week: License on the Rocks: 3 oz Grape Vodka Splash of Triple Sec Splash of Club Soda Mix and serve over ice Help the podcast grow by giving episodes a like, download, follow and a 5 ⭐️ star rating! Please follow Nurses Uncorked at: tiktok.com/nurses-uncorked https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL facebook.com/Nurses-Uncorked You can listen to the podcast at: podcasts.apple/nursesuncorked spotify.com/nursesuncorked podbean.com/nursesuncorked https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as legal advice, or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. The views and opinions expressed on Nurses Uncorked do not reflect the views of our employers, professional organizations or affiliates. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked LLC. Accordingly, Nurse Erica and Nurses Uncorked cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.