Best Nursing Podcasts (2024)

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Finding Balance and Humor With Nurse Blake 50:16

1d 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

2d 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

3d ago10:48

10:48

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

5d 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

8d ago52:50

52:50

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

8d 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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New from Code WACK, The ‘silent, slow apocalypse’ of corporate health insurance . 18:00

12d 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

15d 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

15d ago54:45

54:45

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

16d 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

18d ago18:00

18:00

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

22d 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

22d ago1:00:56

1:00:56

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

24d 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

29d ago34:25

34:25

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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Can Nurse Practitioners Gain Freedom From the Medical Rat Race? 58:27

29d ago58:27

58:27

On episode 478 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dr. Annie DePasquale of CollaboratingDocs.com. This time, Keith and Dr. Annie discuss the hottest trends in nurse practitioner career paths, especially for cash-based business endeavors like medical aesthetics, weight loss, IV hydration and vitamin inf…

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[Encore] The Subtle Art of Mastering Nursing Interview Questions 1:14:21

1M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

In this episode, Kati and two nursing professionals who interview new grad nurses for a well-known accredited nurse residency program walk through four common interview questions. We explore a bad and sub-par response as well as examples of dazzling responses. The questions we outline are: Tell me about a mistake you have made. What are you most ex…

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New from Code WACK,The devastating 'domino effect' of state budget cuts. 12:00

1M ago12:00

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This time on Code WACK!At least seven states are grappling with budget shortfalls in 2024. What goes on behind the scenes when a state needs to cut costs? Who stands to lose the most as programs are trimmed or eliminated? Today we're looking at California’s multi-billion dollar budget deficit – and what's being done to protect the state’s most vuln…

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Good Samaritan Doctor Bad Doctor Michael Swango 48:03

1M ago48:03

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Janna Holterman rejoins Tina for another episode to discuss the disturbing story of Michael Swango, a doctor who posed a threat not only to his patients but also to his coworkers. For our "Good Nurse," we're featuring Doctor Ty Erickson, a heroic OB-GYN who saved a man's life in a restaurant. Join us on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, early access…

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Living a Wholehearted Life With Dr. Terry Chase 51:40

1M ago51:40

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On episode 477 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews author, coach, and speaker Dr. Terry Chase, ND, MA, RN, CEIP-Ed regarding her remarkable story of recovery from a traumatic bicycle accident and spinal cord injury that left her confined to a wheelchair but not confined to a life of limitation. In her ins…

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JOSN June 2024: An Untenable Burden: Exploring Experiences of Secondary School Nurses Who Encounter Young People with Mental Health Problems 13:59

1M ago13:59

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Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, interviews author Anita Moyes to discuss the article, "An Untenable Burden: Exploring Experiences of Secondary School Nurses Who Encounter Young People with Mental Health Problems". The article can be found in Volume 40, Issue 3. To view the article, click here.…

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New from Code WACK,'Insidious, unethical,' yet legal: The Denial-of-Care model 18:00

1M ago18:00

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This time on Code WACK!How do Managed Care health insurance plans hurt patients? Why is it legal for commercial health insurers to use Denial-of-Care as a business model? And what is one organization doing to call attention to such issues? To find out, we spoke to Kimberly J. Soenen, founder of “SOME PEOPLE,” a Chicago-based not-for-profit organiza…

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Let's Ask Nurse Alice! 56:55

1M ago56:55

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On episode 476 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Alice Benjamin, MSN, ACNS-BC, FNP-C, CCRN, CEN, CV-BC, also known as Nurse Alice. Their wide-ranging conversation about Alice's fascinating life and career is not to be missed. “Nurse Alice” Benjamin, affectionately known as America's favorite nurse, is a…

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[Encore] Hand-Off Hurdles: Navigating Nursing Report with Kati & Elizabeth 27:58

1M ago27:58

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Giving and receiving hand-off from an experienced nurse is pretty overwhelming to a nursing student or newly licensed nurse. In this previously released episode, Kati and Elizabeth discuss: What nursing report is for an acute care nurse Unspoken nursing report etiquette Basics of what should be communicated during a normal full hand-off report Note…

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Good Doctor Annie Bad Imposter Surgeon 57:50

2M ago57:50

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On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Tina and guest host Dr. Annie DePasquale discuss the fascinating story of Ferdinand Demara. Demara posed as a doctor and surgeon in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Korean War, performing surgeries and amputations without any medical training. Despite his lack of credentials, he managed to gain the trust o…

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New from Code WACK,Health insurance: Is denying care the business model? 19:00

2M ago19:00

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This time on Code WACK!What’s the impact of health insurance denial-of-care tactics? Who “wins” when new employees have to wait three months before their health insurance kicks in? What devastating physical, financial and emotional consequences did one young woman face after she was seriously injured during such a waiting period? To find out, we sp…

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Why DNPs of Color Matter 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

On episode 475 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dr. Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. McCamey discuss DNPs of Color (DOC), the non-profit organization of which she is the founder, president, and CEO. With a mission to "serve DNPs of color through n…

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New from Code WACK,Our healthcare system's hurting us. Why are lawmakers complicit? 16:00

2M ago16:00

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This time on Code WACK!Why do lawmakers continue to ignore the toll our broken healthcare system takes on us? And what can we do, ourselves, to bring about change? What inspired single-payer advocate and mother Rebecca Wood to put much of her activism on hold to “sharpen her swords”? To find out, we interviewed Rebecca, a first-year law student and…

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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Preceptor Strategies with Beth Hawks 1:18:03

2M ago1:18:03

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This interview comes from the archives! Kati interviewed Beth Hawks, MSN RN-BC, a highly experienced and amazing nursing professional development specialist and preceptor, on tips for new nurse preceptors. Expect to learn: How to give feedback in a constructive manner Tips for nurses going into the precepting role who are not yet confident in their…

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Nurses' Professional Responsibility to Get Published 54:03

2M ago54:03

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On episode 474 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Dottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, OCNS-C, CMSRN, CNE, the editor of MEDSURG, a respected peer-reviewed nursing journal. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dottie discuss why she sees publishing in peer-reviewed journals as a professional res…

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New from Code WACK, A mother's harrowing journey to save her daughter. 15:00

2M ago15:00

15:00

This time on Code WACK!In honor of Mother's Day, we're talking about how our dysfunctional health insurance system affects moms. How far did one mother go to ensure that her daughter – born extremely premature – got the critical care she needed? How did our broken healthcare system push our guest, Rebecca Wood, to delay her own care for the sake of…

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Scholarship Announcement 24:46

2M ago24:46

24:46

We are back and have transitioned to a video podcast broadcasting live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch using restream.io. Want to watch the replay on YouTube? Click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKZpHmytmz8&t=2s This will bring the live audience element into the mix as well as we can interact with people and display comments from the chat.…

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Wiping A$$ in a Rolex: A Nurse's Story of Career Transition and the Human Condition 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

On episode 473 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews nurse author Joe Downing, RN, BSN, MBA, a gifted storyteller whose deeply moving and extremely entertaining book, Wiping A$$ in a Rolex: Stories and Lessons from a Mid-Career Transition to Nursing, documents the author's reflections and experiences in tra…

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New from Code WACK, Can single-payer advocates overcome the 'narcissism of small differences'. 18:00

2M ago18:00

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This time on Code WACK! With all its apparent advantages, why hasn’t California passed single payer yet? Is organized labor fully in the Medicare-for-All game? Do managed care providers - like Kaiser Permanente - have outsized influence on healthcare reform in the state? To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carrier and author of…

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NASN May 2024: A Contemporary Framework Update for Today’s School Nursing Landscape: Introducing the School Nursing Practice Framework™ 10:02

2M ago10:02

10:02

NASN School Nurse Editor, Catherine F. Yonkaitis, interviews authors Andrea Tanner and Rodney La Point about their article, "A Contemporary Framework Update for Today’s School Nursing Landscape: Introducing the School Nursing Practice Framework™" which can currently be found in Volume 39, Issue 3. To view the article, click here.…

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Good Doctor Chad Marsden Bad Doctor Raynaldo Ortiz 51:21

2M ago51:21

51:21

In this episode, Tina and ER nurse Josh Turco discuss the disturbing case of Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, an anesthesiologist who intentionally injected harmful drugs into IV bags at a surgical center, resulting in cardiac emergencies and one death. For our “Good Nurse” story, we’re bringing Dr. Chad Marsden to the spotlight who actually plays a part in our…

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JAG Podcast 2024 - Ep 1: Residents' Fear of Retaliation in America's Nursing Homes: An Exploratory Study 28:16

2M ago28:16

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In this short episode of the JAG podcast, Editor-in-Chief Debra Dobbs meets with author Eilon Caspi to discuss the findings of his recent paper on the fear of nursing home residents of reprisal from facility staff when voicing care concerns and making mistreatment complaints.

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[Encore] The Ultimate Guide to Nursing Communication: A Mega Compilation 1:52:20

2M ago1:52:20

1:52:20

Previously, Kati had a series of episodes on nursing communication. This mega dose combines all episodes into one for easy listening! The topics include: How to talk to your nursing colleagues, CNAs, and medical unit receptionists and deal with things like how to navigate when your urgency level changes or challenges in working together Learning wh…

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Confronting America's Maternal Mortality Crisis 50:41

2M ago50:41

50:41

On episode 472 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back filmmaker Carolyn Jones and documentary producer Lisa Frank to discuss their latest film, American Delivery, which is already winning awards on the 2024 film festival circuit, including the Roxanne T. Mueller Audience Choice Award for Best Film, the to…

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JOSN April 2024: A Qualitative Exploration of School Nurse Continuing Education Needs 21:02

2M ago21:02

21:02

Martha Dewey Bergren, editor of The Journal of School Nursing, interviews author Kasey Jordan to discuss the article, "A Qualitative Exploration of School Nurse Continuing Education Needs". The article can be found in Volume 40, Issue 2. To view the article, click here.

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New from Code WACK,'Absolutely ruthless': the brutal privatization of U.S. health care 17:00

2M ago17:00

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This time on Code WACK! How is private equity affecting our healthcare system? What’s being done about it? How does our fragmented healthcare system affect patients, including people who have cancer? And what cues can healthcare reform activists take from California's immigrant community?To find out, we spoke to Peter Shapiro, a retired letter carr…

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Good Fiery Crash Nurse Bad Nurse Johnathan Hayes 1:11:42

3M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

In this episode, Tina and Tom from Will Continue to Monitor discuss the case of Johnathan Howard Hayes, a registered nurse. When two patients ended up dead, the hospital discovered that he was the common denominator in all three cases. For our “Good Nurse” story, we’re featuring a heartwarming story of a group of strangers who came together to resc…

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Leaps of Faith, Servant Leadership, and the Marriage of Business and Healthcare 59:28

3M ago59:28

59:28

On episode 471 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Demetrius Kirk, a nurse leader and podcaster extraordinaire who brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, insight, and emotional and relational intelligence to his work as a nurse and servant leader in the healthcare space. In the course of their convers…

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New from Code WACK,The single-payer quandary: What would you do with an extra $5,000 a year? 16:00

3M ago16:00

16:00

This time on Code WACK! How would single-payer, Medicare for All affect the experience of getting care? Would it make it easier to find and see a primary care doctor? And just as importantly, how much money could individuals and families save under a state or national single-payer system?See how much you would save with the new, national Medicare f…

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Why is Health Coaching the Future of Medicine? 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

On episode 470 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Hally Brooke, NBCHWC, FMCHC, CPT, the Founder and CEO of Live Nourished Coaching. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Hally discuss why health coaching is the future of medicine, and the benefits of integrating health coaching into the medical …

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Good Baseball Mom Nurse Bad Audiologist 59:12

3M ago59:12

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of drug use, violence, mental health crises, and animal cruelty. Listener discretion is advised. On this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, Roger is back to help Tina explore a disturbing case involving audiologist Bryn Spejcher, and a young man, Chad O'Melia. Spejcher’s descent into psychosis after smoki…

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Empowering Health: Bridging Nursing and Public Health Consulting 50:40

3M ago50:40

50:40

Welcome to another episode of the NursePreneurs Podcast, where we are thrilled to welcome Quisha Umemba, a dynamic leader in the field of public health consulting. Quisha Umemba is the CEO of Umemba Health and the principal of Quisha Umemba Consulting. With a robust background in nursing and public health, Quisha leverages her expertise to lead a p…

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[Encore] The Neuro Nursing Chronicles: A Masterclass from the Archives 2:33:42

3M ago2:33:42

2:33:42

In this episode, we are re-sharing our most popular neuro episodes from the archive in one massive episode. Kati Kleber, Elizabeth Mills, and Melissa Stafford (all experienced neuro ICU nurses) discuss: When to worry about your neuro patient The most common disease processes for acutely ill neuro patients Common neuro meds Frequent diagnostics How …

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New from Code WACK, Simplicity, savings & equity? The single-payer solution 17:00

3M ago17:00

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This time on Code WACK! What the heck is going on with Medicare for All in California? Can single-payer advocates overcome their differences and finally win health care for all in the Golden State? What’s the significance of two recent bills, Senate Bill 770, and Assembly Bill 2200, in achieving Medicare for All in California? To find out, we spoke…

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How Can We Recover and Thrive After a Stroke? 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

On episode 469 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Bill Gasiamis, a stroke survivor, author, and podcaster who uses his platforms to educate and inspire those who have been impacted by the experience of stroke. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Bill discuss Bill's experiences of three brain h…

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