Best Nursing Podcasts (2024)

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New from Code WACK,Jacked up premiums & chaos? Why your health care is on the line this November. 17:00

2h ago17:00

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What’s at stake in health care with the upcoming federal election? Would Donald Trump really try to repeal the Affordable Care Act - again? Would Kamala Harris continue fighting to rein in the skyrocketing cost of medicine? What will be the fate of Biden-era policies like enhanced tax credits limiting the cost of health insurance premiums? Or acces…

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ENCORE EPISODE: Playing it Forward — From Master’s in Nursing to PhD in Psychology 1:08:42

1h ago1:08:42

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On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Caroline Cárdenas, PhD, MSN, MA, RN, CBCN, an expert in the science of play. Caroline has completed and defended her doctoral dissertation, titled “The Significance of Play in Restoring Compassion”, and has a great deal to share about the jour…

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New from Code WACK, Patient-centered health care? The fight to change our disempowering system 14:59

9d ago14:59

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The fight for affordable, accessible health care in the U.S. has gone on for decades. Who’s in the fight to win solutions that improve health care for everyone? What policies are they working on? Today we’re featuring the Washington DC-based Families USA, a leading national nonpartisan voice for healthcare consumers. We welcome their new executive …

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ENCORE EPISODE: Trauma, Healing, Racism, and Justice on the Front Lines of Healthcare 57:11

14d ago57:11

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On this encore episode of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews emergency physician and NY Times bestselling author Michele Harper regarding structural racism, social justice, personal trauma and healing, and the intrinsic vulnerabilities of the American healthcare system. Dr. Harper's memoir, The Beauty in Br…

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New from Code WACK, What’s being done to stop pharmaceutical pirates? 13:00

17d ago13:00

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This time on Code WACK!What are lawmakers and the Federal Trade Commission doing about Pharmacy Benefit Managers and their undue influence over drug prices and access? Who is watching out for consumers when the pharmaceutical industry pursues self-serving arrangements? And what’s the impact on independent pharmacies and their patients?To find out, …

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Good Statistics Bad Statistician 21:09

6d ago21:09

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On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina explores the shocking case of Lucia de Berk, a nurse who was wrongfully convicted of multiple murders. We are able to see how confirmation bias plays a huge role in her conviction, demonstrating the dangers of making assumptions without questioning them. For our "Good Nurse" segment, Tina gives numerous…

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JOSN August 2024: School Nurses’ Language Needs When Caring for Students from Limited English Proficiency Households 8:07

7d ago8:07

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Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, interviews author Sheryl Bennett to discuss the article, "School Nurses’ Language Needs When Caring for Students from Limited English Proficiency Households". The article can be found in Volume 40, Issue 4. To view the article, click here.…

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Bridging the Gaps to Save Medically Complex Children 51:15

7d ago51:15

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On episode 490 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Natalie McCawley, MSN, RN, CCRN and Tiffany Simon, MSN, RN, CCRN, co-founders of Project Austin at Children’s Nebraska. In the course of their conversation, Keith and his guests discuss the genesis and mission of Project Austin, which seeks to "create awa…

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Webchat:Connect,Chat Resolve 21:57

20d ago21:57

21:57

Welcome to the Nursepreneurs Podcast Marketing Edition, where your host, Catie Harris, CEO, and founder of Nursepreneurs, dives deep into the pivotal world of marketing for nurse entrepreneurs. In today's episode, we're unraveling the mysteries of effective marketing strategies that can truly transform your healthcare business. The spotlight is on …

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New from Code WACK,How pharmaceutical profiteers are screwing us over. 12:00

10d ago12:00

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This time on Code WACK!So you might have heard the term pharmacy benefit managers – or PBMs – in the news. But what are they? How did these middlemen get to be so powerful? How are they causing drug prices to skyrocket? And what’s the Federal Trade Commission doing about it? To find out, we recently interviewed Hannah Garden-Monheit, the FTC’s dire…

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Light Therapy, Franchises, and Career Opportunities 48:00

14d ago48:00

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On episode 489 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Bevens Goodman, RN, MSN, FNP-C, the Chief Brand Officer of Array Skin Therapy. As a company founded by a nurse practitioner, Array is the only stand-alone purveyor of narrowband UVB light therapy, a highly effective treatment for psoriasis, vitiligo, ecze…

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New from Code WACK,Privatization ‘on steroids?’ What health care could look like under Trump 17:00

29d ago17:00

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This time on Code WACK!As the United States faces an election possibly unlike any other in our history, we wonder about the future of our healthcare system. What changes might we expect under President Trump, or President Harris? What would a new administration mean for single-payer efforts in states like California and Oregon? And what about Medic…

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Good Ketamine Doctor Bad Matthew Perry Doctors 39:24

20d ago39:24

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On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina and her guest host (also her son!) Joel discuss the tragic story of actor Matthew Perry's death and the recent arrests made in connection with it. For our "Good Nurse" segment, we're featuring Dr. Carlos Zarate and his study of the positive impact of ketamine treatment for some individuals with treatmen…

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Confronting Obesity as a Chronic Disease of Pandemic Proportions 57:24

21d ago57:24

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On episode 488 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT, a family nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of obesity. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. George discuss obesity as a chronic disease of pandemic proportions, current treatment stra…

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Virtual Summits Expanding Horizons In Healthcare 33:20

28d ago33:20

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Welcome back to the NursePreneurs Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into the world of virtual summits and their expanding horizons in healthcare. Host Catie Harris is joined by expert nursepreneur Lendra James, who shares her insights and experiences in successfully collaborating with summit guests. They discuss how virtual summits can lead to c…

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New from Code WACK, Michael Lighty, president of the Healthy California Now 18:00

25d ago18:00

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What’s been happening on the healthcare front since California Senate Bill 770, which paves the way for a single-payer healthcare system, was passed last year? What’s the process and the timeline? What are the necessary next steps to winning single payer in the Golden State and why is it so important to achieving healthcare equity? To find out we s…

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Good Nurse Bad Murder of Sonya Massey 1:09:49

1M ago1:09:49

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains depictions of gun violence, police misconduct, and mental health crises. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, Tina and guest host Britney Daniels discuss the horrific murder of Sonya Massey. On the night of this tragic event, officers responded to a call from Massey, who feared an intruder was in h…

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Changemakers and the Revitalization of Healthcare 57:17

28d ago57:17

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On episode 487 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Andrea Austin, a dedicated physician, podcaster, author, educator, and advocate. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Austin discuss her forthcoming book, "Revitalized: A Guidebook to Rediscovering your Heartline While Doctoring", the "H…

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New from Code WACK,Need out of state healthcare? You'll pay through the nose! 16:00

1M ago16:00

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Need out-of-state coverage? Get ready to jump through hoops & pay through the nose.This time on Code WACK!How far did one man have to go to get the health insurance he needed to cover a specialized surgery in another state? Despite jumping through many hoops to even qualify to buy the coverage he needed, why did he still end up paying tens of thous…

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Good Hurricane Ida Nurses Bad Nursing Home Owner 52:35

1M ago52:35

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In this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina's husband Mark joins her in discussing the tragic events that occurred during Hurricane Ida in Louisiana in which nursing home residents were evacuated to a warehouse and subjected to horrific conditions. For our "Good Nurse" segment, we're shining a spotlight on some New Orleans nurses who remained by …

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The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Industry 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

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On episode 486 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Matt Hollingsworth, the co-founder of Carta Healthcare, a company dedicated to creating a healthier future by advancing the technology surrounding data practices in healthcare. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Matt discuss the rising importa…

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Code Calm: Mastering RRT Nurse Calls with a Nurse Practitioner's Insight 45:41

1M ago45:41

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We sit down with Will Kelly, MSN FNP-BC, who has experience as a telemetry nurse, ER nurse, ER nurse practitioner, and inpatient hospitalist. We discuss: Our first codes and lessons we learned Advice for students in clinical Tips for rapid response situations and calls How to be calm and collected in the face of controlled chaos For ALL of our ICU …

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New from Code WACK, One man's fight for freedom and choice in health care 18:00

2M ago18:00

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This time on Code WACK!Imagine having to fight with your HMO insurer about compensating your surgeon who doesn't belong to your provider network, but happens to be a specialist in a particular procedure that you want because it has fewer side effects. Could you afford to cough up a few thousand dollars to pay the surgeon while hassling with your HM…

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Good Radiologic Technologist Bad Rad Tech Student 46:41

1M ago46:41

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In this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, we welcome Karen Weidlich (also known as Wound Care Karen) back into the studio! Tina and Karen discuss the case of Tina Sandoval, a nurse who went missing in 1995. Her husband John Sandoval, who was a prolific "Peeping Tom," immediately became the primary suspect, and all signs pointed to murder. After over…

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Nurses, Medical Malpractice, and Protecting Your License 59:30

1M ago59:30

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On episode 485 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM and Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM of Nurses Service Organization (NSO). In the course of their conversation, Keith and his guests discuss medical malpractice, liability, the differences between civil suits and board of nursing (BON) disc…

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Episode 71 - Anemia & 1,000,000 Downloads! 29:10

2M ago29:10

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Send us a text This month we dive into the different types of anemia. AND celebrate 1,000,000 downloads! Support the show

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New from Code WACK, The corporate 'war chest' that's spending big to control health care 18:00

2M ago18:00

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Why did California’s latest single payer bill fail and what can we do about it? How can the public learn the truth about how much they could save with unified financing when deep-pocketed corporations keep lobbying legislators against it? What will it take to make Medicare for All a reality once and for all? To find out, we asked Jodi Reid, executi…

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Good Kidney Doctor Bad Orthopedic Surgeon 1:12:38

2M ago1:12:38

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In this episode, Tina and guest host Tom from Will Continue to Monitor podcast discuss a recent story about a doctor who mistreated a patient in the ER. The doctor aggressively poked the patient's hand with a syringe, causing her to scream in pain. The director of the emergency department intervened, but the doctor became physically aggressive towa…

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A Think Tank to Address Healthcare Disparities 59:06

2M ago59:06

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On episode 484 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Sonya Kulkarni and Stephanie Wang of The Health Disparities Think Tank (HDTT), an organization born of their mutual dedication to advocacy for policies that contribute to addressing and eradicating the health disparities that plague American society, the …

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Inside CVICU Nursing: A Veteran's Guide with Jeannie Cisney 1:12:07

2M ago1:12:07

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In this interview, Kati chats with Jeannie Cisney, MSN RN. She is a 20+ year veteran of the CVICU (cardiovascular intensive care unit). We discuss: The types of patients you’ll see in a CVICU Her favorite and least favorite types of patients A walkthrough of the patient pathway of a typical CABG patient New grad vs. experienced nurse orientation ex…

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New from Code WACK,Penny wise, pound foolish? How our long-term care policies fail us. 17:00

2M ago17:00

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This time on Code WACK!Why is long term care, including in-home health care, in crisis? How are skyrocketing costs affecting patients? How come two-thirds of people in California who are getting in-home health care get it from family members who are often unpaid? Would universal long term care - or a single-payer system with unified financing - hel…

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Good Shark Doctor Bad Doctor Guo 36:25

2M ago36:25

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Trigger Warning: This episode mentions acts of violence against women including sexual assault. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina and Amanda tell the story of a physician named George Guo who committed violent acts against women, resulting in the death of one victim and severe injuries to others. Our "Goo…

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Nurses, Human Caring, and Healing Haiku 54:01

2M ago54:01

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On episode 483 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Janette Moreno, an author, coach, poet, and nurse leader whose first book, "Human Caring through Healing Haiku: Mindful Journaling for Healthcare Providers", was created out of her passion and commitment to the nursing profession. In the course of the…

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New from Code WACK, Should health insurers have the final say about your care? 17:00

2M ago17:00

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This time on Code WACK!How do insurance companies put up barriers to addiction treatments? How does this affect treatment programs and their clients? And how would it be if we had Medicare for All?To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, one of the longest standing treatment p…

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Finding Balance and Humor With Nurse Blake 50:16

2M ago50:16

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On episode 482 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Blake Lynch — aka: Nurse Blake — to discuss his positive vision for nurses and the nursing profession through the prism of his nationwide comedy tour, nurse cruises, and his work advocating for nurses' careers and well-being through his many initiative…

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[Encore] ICU Equipment Deep Dive: A Revisit with Sean Dent 1:14:12

2M ago1:14:12

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In this episode, we are re-sharing an episode where we sit down with Sean Dent, DNP ACNP APRN, a highly experienced ICU nurse practitioner. We dig deep into the types of equipment you’ll run into in the ICU. These include: Arterial lines Different options for monitoring fluid status Cooling devices CRRT Hemodialysis catheters Impellas and aortic ba…

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NASN July 2024: The United States Constitution: Legal Literacy and School Nursing 10:48

2M ago10:48

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NASN School Nurse Editor, Catherine F. Yonkaitis, interviews author Loree LaChance about their article, "The United States Constitution: Legal Literacy and School Nursing" which can currently be found in OnlineFirst, but will also be featured in Volume 39, Issue 4. To view the article, click here.

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New from Code WACK, Is addiction a choice? New perspectives on substance use disorder 16:59

2M ago16:59

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This time on Code WACK!What are some of the most common misconceptions about people who are addicted to substances like opioids? What medicines are revolutionizing the way people are being treated today – and how accessible are they? To find out, we spoke to Arlene Stanich-Prince, executive director of Ohlhoff Recovery Programs in San Francisco, on…

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Good ResumeRX Nurse Bad Husband Tim Bliefnick 52:50

3M ago52:50

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of domestic and gun violence. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode, we welcome Amanda Guarniere, the founder of ResumeRX, as our guest host! Tina and Amanda discuss a tragic case of domestic violence involving a nurse. The nurse, Becky Bleifnick, was found brutally shot 14 times in her home, …

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Taking Control of Our Personal Health Information 56:07

2M ago56:07

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On episode 481 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Jean Ross, MHA, BSN, RN, the co-founder of Primary Record, a nurse-designed app that helps families organize and collaboratively share their family’s health information across multiple platforms and electronic medical record systems. It's a medical record…

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Episode 70 - An Interview with a leading Diabetes Specialist 39:39

3M ago39:39

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Send us a text What a treat! But a sugar-free one of course... Meet Dr. Tom Elliott from BCDiabetes (bcdiabetes.ca) who's a leading researcher in the field. When Landon and Monique were in Nursing school there was just... insulin... and that's about it. In the last few decades there have been way more medications and management strategies developed…

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New from Code WACK, The ‘silent, slow apocalypse’ of corporate health insurance . 18:00

3M ago18:00

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What is the true cost of the American health insurance system? What toll is it taking on both patients and providers? And what do we need instead?To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician, ethicist and health insurance industry whistleblower who testified before Congress and who has spent nearly four decades working to prote…

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Good Hiking Nurse Bad GI Doctor Dipak Desai 41:25

3M ago41:25

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On this episode, Tina and Roger discuss the largest patient notification in U.S. history, which involved potential exposure to hepatitis C and HIV due to unsafe medical practices at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. This ultimately leads to the downfall of Dr. Dipak Desai, the co-owner and primary decision maker of the center. The episode co…

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Let's Lean Into Financial Wellness for Nurses 54:45

3M ago54:45

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On episode 480 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Rachel Neill, MSN, BSN, a Senior Clinician Advocate at Vivian Health, regarding financial wellness and literacy for nurses and healthcare professionals. Did you know that nearly 70% of nurses take out student loans? And did you also know that this financi…

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Bones & Beyond: Thriving in Ortho Nursing with Elizabeth Fields 33:41

3M ago33:41

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In this episode, Kati interviews Elizabeth Fields, MSN FNP APRN, a nurse practitioner specializing in orthopedics. She sees patients in the hospital after they undergo ortho surgery, so she works closely with acute care ortho nurses! In this episode, we discuss: What new ortho nurses struggle with most Common surgeries acute care patients undergo W…

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New from Code WACK,The deadly calculation of our for-profit healthcare system. 18:00

3M ago18:00

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How did a single mom in Kentucky, in the 1970s, become a physician, then a health insurance medical reviewer and eventually a whistleblower?To find out, we recently interviewed Dr. Linda Peeno, a physician and ethicist who has spent nearly four decades working to protect patients from harm and death by corporate healthcare systems. Dr. Peeno was pl…

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Good Most Wanted Nurse Bad Jigsaw Murders Doctor 48:09

3M ago48:09

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This week, we welcome nurse Amanda Lee as our guest host! Our story today takes us all the way back to the 1930s with the case of Doctor Buck Ruxton. When two members of his household are found dismembered, forensic specialists must spend time piecing the bodies back together like puzzle pieces. This case shifted the way in which forensic work was …

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Spearheading Innovation and Learning In Health Sciences Education 1:00:56

3M ago1:00:56

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On episode 479 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Elisabeth McGee, PhD, DPT, MOT, MTC, CHSE, the Senior Director of Clinical Learning and Innovation at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Dr. McGee spearheads initiatives using advanced simulation technologies, telehealth, 3D printing…

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New from Code WACK,Does silence still equal death? For too many Americans, the answer is yes. 20:00

3M ago20:00

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In honor of PRIDE Month, we’re revisiting a popular episode about the HIV/AIDS crisis of the 1980s and 1990s. What were the health policy failures that spurred so many Americans to militant activism? How did the LGBTQ+ community win the struggle to get government funding to address the deadly virus?Fortunately, today, with appropriate medical inter…

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Good Nurse in Afghanistan Bad Nurse in Yemen 34:25

3M ago34:25

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On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, we welcome back Julie Mattson from the podcast Pushing up Lilies. While our "Bad Nurse" story focuses on nurse Nimisha Priya, she wasn't exactly a bad nurse. While attempting to escape her abuser, Nimisha accidentally murders him, earning her a spot on Yemen's death row. For our "Good Nurse" segment, we are …

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