The episode highlights the loyalty of the nursing staff, who stand by Nic even as the doctors "protect their own". Guide to Main Characters in This Episode Role in Episode Nic Nevin
Reviewers often describe Lane and Bell as a devious duo who scheme their way to the top.
Claire is fired, and Bell is appointed the new CEO. In his first act of power, Bell fires Nic. Key Themes & Analysis
"And the Nurses Get Screwed" is the eleventh episode of the first season of The Resident . It serves as a major turning point (a "Wham Episode") where the show’s central antagonists, Dr. Randolph Bell and Dr. Lane Hunter, solidify their power. Plot Overview: The Downfall of Nic and Claire
The episode explores how hospitals handle malpractice and the lengths to which they will go to protect their reputation rather than the truth.
Tries to defend Nic but inadvertently makes things worse by leaking a video of Bell's surgery.