The case of Erin Strotman, a 26-year-old NICU nurse, has stunned the medical and legal communities. Arrested in January 2025 on felony child abuse charges, she allegedly harmed seven newborns during a single shift at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital before abruptly resigning. The shocking accusations have sparked concerns about patient safety, hospital oversight, and the mental health pressures faced by healthcare professionals. Authorities are investigating how such incidents could occur in a high-security neonatal unit. As the case unfolds, it raises urgent questions about safeguarding vulnerable patients and ensuring stricter monitoring in medical facilities to prevent future tragedies.