Skilled nursing is more comprehensive and medically intensive than non-skilled nursing, which is also known as home care: Skilled nursing Requires professional training and certification, and is often prescribed by a physician when a patient needs additional help. Skilled nurses provide medical care and assistance with recovery needs, such as medic…

Hospice is a medically directed, interdisciplinary team-based program of services that focuses on patients nearing the end of life and their family. Hospice is the gold standard method of caring for people at the stage of a life-limiting illness when no further curative or life-prolonging therapy is available or wished to be pursued by a patient or…

According to NCOA research, nearly 95% of adults 60 and older have at least one chronic condition, while nearly 80% have two or more. Older adults are utilizing healthcare at astonishing rates when compared to the rest of the population. Now more than ever people want options...and they're out there. In this episode we dive into what it means to ag…

Now, more than ever, nurses are leaving the profession at an astounding rate. What is even more alarming is that people are not choosing to go into the field of nursing to replenish those nurses that are leaving. Come with me as I take a deep dive into this nursing shortage phenomenon.

I always find it strange when police are asked what is their name and badge number and they respond with "right here". Whether it is their departmental policy to identify is not the point; it is the courteous thing to do. By them not identifying or giving some smug answer such as "you tell me your name first" only serves to widen the gap between la…

Joe Biden and the policies of his administration have hurt America and Americans. Many people seem to think hospitals are immune to financial burdens...they're not! Many US hospitals are facing massive financial losses and are on the brink of closing for good. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Watch the president of National Nurses United cont…

Do you ever feel like you are not being heard when you go to the doctor or hospital? Me too! Tune in to this episode for an in depth look at some key reasons why we think this happens.

Everyday you hear liberals pushing for a "ban on assault rifles" and "fully semiautomatic guns". This is absolutely ridiculous since they cannot even get the names correct! Or they will say "we just want to ban all semiautomatic weapons"...that is 90% of every firearm in existence! How can the left characterize basically every firearm as an "assaul…

In this episode of The Dude Nurse Show I give some tips & tricks about losing weight, and dispel a few current myths about the "easy ways to lose weight fast." Tune in to learn more!

There has been more controversy regarding vaccinations in the last 2-3 years than ever before. The government has clouded the heart of the issue, particularly as it relates to COVID-19 and the variants. Does the flu shot give me the flu? Do vaccines work? Can I get a vaccine? Should I get a vaccine? Tune into this episode to get some answers!…

We've all been there...2am, worst headache ever, and all you have is Tylenol...too bad it expired 6 months ago! Most people will not give it another thought to take the Tylenol or the Ibuprofen. There is a caveat...there are some medications that are no bueno once they've expired! Tune into this episode to find out the lowdown on expired medication…

In this episode we take a deep dive into the opioid crisis. Are the drug cartels to blame? Is it the fault of big pharma? Do we need to look inward to find the blame? Tune in to learn more!

Are you suffering from the inflation crunch? Is your paycheck not going as far as it used to? Tune in to find out how you and your family can keep some of your hard earned cash in your pocket by saving money on your prescriptions!

Have you ever wondered why you've been waiting for 4 hours to see a doctor and somebody just walks in gets seen right away? Did they have a reservation? Do they know some trick you dont know? Tune in to find out!

Tune in to learn ways that you can better control your diabetes mellitus and reduce your chances of: a stroke, heart attack, renal failure, circulation issues...and dying!

Insurance in general is extremely complicated. In this episode we dive into health insurance and give tips on how you can make sure you know what your coverage is when you need it most! Want a better understanding of your healthcare insurance? Don't know where to turn for help? Tune into this episode to find out! Check out my blog at: thedudenurse.…

In this episode we discuss ways to be more compliant with medications and treatment plans prescribed by your provider. Non-compliance can cost you dearly, and not just monetarily! You can spend more time in the hospital, more trips to the emergency room...and your provider can even discharge you from their care for non-compliance!…

Vitamins, minerals, and supplements companies rake in billions of dollars every year. Customers are all to willing to open their wallets for something touted as the next fountain of youth or the new cold & flu cure. Is this the best approach or can we hone in our diets and get even better results? Tune into this episode to learn more!…

In this episode we examine how society tries to sterilize EVERYTHING!

Did you know that sitting, especially for extended periods of time, have a much higher risk for health problems? Check this episode where we dive into the perils of sitting.

Here are a few pointers to keep you safer and ensure your medications are doing what they need to do.