The Nursing Post Podcast

Today we have a guest speaker, Gene Petrino, talking with us about workplace violence and how to de-escalate and look for possible violent attacks. Gene has over 25 yrs in law-enforcement, retired SWAT Commander is a Healthcare Safety Expert who focuses on workplace violence, active shooter scenarios, situational awareness and de-escalation.    We are happy to be talking with Gene again.  You can find him here Please visit our website www.thenursingpostllc.com for show-notes and details from today's podcast and you can also visit our store! 

This would not have been one of the topics that Rosa and I thought we would be talking about when we started this podcast a couple years ago. But here we are, covering this old disease and it start to shows itself in the U.S. Learn about sign & symptoms of Polio and what can be done to help stop this awful disease from spreading Visit www.thenursingpostllc.com for our show notes and references from today's podcast. 

There are many different types of ataxia and several different reasons as to why a person develops ataxia. Ataxia is more of a symptoms than a disease/disorder, but learning about ataxia and spreading awareness if what we are about.    Please visit our website thenursingpostllc.com for show notes, reference and to shop our store. Thanks for listening! 

There has only been 2 reported cases of Reye's syndrome in the US since 1994. This is attributed to advising children not using Aspirin. Listen to todays podcast to learn more about Reye's Syndrome.   Show notes and articles from today's podcast can be found at www.thenursingpostllc.com Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

Today we are talking about Monkeypox, what it is, how it's spread, and what's being done to help slow it down.  We want everyone to understand who is most affected, but know that no one is immune to catching or spreading Monkey-pox. Visit our website www.thenursingpostllc.com for show notes and to shop our store.   Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post

Today we are discussing FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). We dive into understand alcohol use and pregnancy and how to identify FAS after birth.  Since FAS is the leading cause of preventable congenital disability in the US, it is definitely worth talking about. Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post Visit our website www.thenursingpostllc.com for show notes from todays episode and to shop our store. 

We are back! Today we are talking about Leukemia. Chatting about the difference between acute and chronic and how they affects patients differently.  Remember, if you can, be a donor, it saves lives. Be the Match (formerly the National Marrow Donor Program) Toll-free number: 1-800-MARROW-2 (1-800-627-7692) Website: www.bethematch.org Visit our website for show notes, references and to shop our merchandise Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post

We joined Gene Petrino yesterday on LinkedIn Live to discuss workplace violence in the healthcare setting. This has become an increasing issue, especially with the stress of the pandemic. Healthcare is number one, by a landslide, for workplace violence, making up 75% of all workplace violence, according to OSHA.    You can find Gene at www.survivalresponsellc.com You can find The Nursing Post at www.thenursingpostllc.com   Thanks for listening!   

Today we have 2 guest speakers, Freddy and Eric from EmpoweRx. Today we go into detail about their company and how to help propel nurses and other healthcare profession in their own career. Visit their website for more details https://empowerxllc.com/ Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post www.thenursingpostpodcast.com

COVID has found its way into just about every house of our nation. The stigma that was first on COVID has gotten better, but there are still a great deal of patients to are suffering with shame and guilt when it comes to the new virus. Listen today as we talk about the difference between shame and guilt and how it affects our healthcare.   You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode   Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

This episode we briefly go over RaDonda Vaught's sentencing and then jump right into the trial with Dr. William Husel.     The medical field is actively changing right in front of our eyes, but we do not yet know which direction it's going into. For show notes and references from today's episode, you can visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com Thanks for listening!  

Join the discussion today as we continue to talk about the RaDonda Vaught case and its impact on nursing and healthcare in general.  Visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode, other episodes and much more!   Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post!  

Today we have a special guest on, Cheri Quinn, LPN, and discuss the well known RaDonda Vaught trial.   You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

Today we have a special guest, Nurse Alice.  Nurse Alice is a clinical nurse specialist, advanced and family nurse practitioner who specializes in critical care & emergency medicine. She is also  the chief nursing officer at nurse.org and a fellow podcaster. In today's episode we go over the recent RaDonda Vaught case, the upcoming Nurses March in May 2022, and the future of nursing. You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

Today's episode is on an article that was published in multiple journals regarding a woman being the third person cured of HIV. There is so much to unpack with this topic and it really gets me excited.  If you are not familiar with HIV, stem cells, or umbilical cord blood, we have done podcasts of each of these.  You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

So many Americans are without dental coverage, making oral health the last priority when it comes to their health. Today we go into the basics of oral care and how this can affect individuals not only with their health, but in their overall life as well.   You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode   Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

Today we are talking about the National Nurses March. There are four main components to the march: patient-to-nurse ratios, wages, violence against nurses, and racism in nursing. There are many differentiating opinions in nursing, but these are a couple of things that I think most nurses can agree on.   You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode   Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

Many know the short term effects that alcohol has on the body, but do you know the long term implications of heavy alcohol use? Do you know what is considered heavy alcohol use? We cover these questions and more on today's episode.    You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode   Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

ADHD is one of the most common childhood mental disorders, with over 8% of children being affected. In today's episode we go into what ADHD is, how it's diagnosed as a child and as an adult, along with signs, symptoms and treatment options.  Please visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode.  Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post   p.s. Check out our Merch!!! www.thenursingpostpodcast.com/shop    

The New York Times had a recent article about a nurse who was intentionally killing his patients. Believe it or not, there are a list of common traits that killer nurses share. This episode we go into why some nurses kill and what to look out for.    You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode   Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

Should patients who have not received the COVID-19 vaccination be declined for transplant? The idea of vaccination prior to transplantation is not new, and with the scarcity of organ availability, doctors want to make sure that the person getting the organ has every means at their disposal to stay healthy. But with the lack of long-term data with the vaccination being so new, is it right to deny transplantation based on this one part of one criteria?     You can visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode   Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

Long COVID is a real health concern for millions of patients who are still experience symptoms months after their COVID-19 infection. We know as healthcare workers that patients are leaving the hospital better, but not back at their baseline.  The healthcare industry does not have the best track record for believing patients who complain of persistent symptoms when they do not have definitive testing to correlate symptoms. Could this be because the main demographic of Long COVID is female?  Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for show notes and references. Check out our shop for merchandise here. Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post.

On January 7th the first ever pig-to-human heart transplant was done in the U.S. at the University of Maryland Medicine.  It is prudent to note that the heart used was genetically modified. I say this because  there have been trials of xenotransplantation before that were unsuccessful due to rejections. Today we discuss the why, how, and our thoughts on using animals, like pigs, in the future for xenotransplantation. Visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode or visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com/shop for our merch! Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post  

Talking about the Stanford Prison Experiment  can lead to many opinions and we are not immune to this. Let us know what your thoughts are on this experiment and if you think it should still be used as a reference today.  Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post!

So what is Eugenic sterilization? It's the forced or coercive sterilization of people as a form of permanent birth control in order to control reproduction in certain demographics of people.  70,000 forced sterilizations have occurred since the 1920's in the US and some resources even say 100-150,000 people have been sterilized. But it's not occurring anymore, right? Listen to find out.   Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references on today's episode. Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post!

Emotional intelligence is something that you don't hear very often, but may start.  There are key characteristics of a person with a high EQ score: self awareness, emotional self control, adaptability, achievement orientation, positive outlook, empathy, organizational awareness, influence, coach and mentor, conflict management, teamwork, and inspirational leadership.  Today's episode we dive into what each of these mean and how it can affect your work and home life. Visit us at www.thenursingpostpodcast.com to take the free quiz to see what your EQ is! Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post!

Many are willing to pay a very high price to look a certain way, but where should we draw the line? Black market plastic surgery is the hot topic today.  www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for show notes and references mentioned in today's episode. Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

With only 20% of nurses in the US who feel staffing levels are safe, patient to nurse ratios is a big topic within healthcare. Not everyone can agree on legislations, but numbers are in:  In hospitals a 1:8 nurse-to-patient ratios experience five additional deaths per 1,000 patients compared to a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio  Odds of patient death increases by 7% for each additional patient a nurse takes on at one time Today we discuss the good and bad of ratios and impacts it may or may not have on hospitals.  Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references and show notes from this episode. Thanks for listening! 

We go back to basics on today's podcast episode, Nursing Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics for Nurses. I know that this was covered in nursing school, but are we really upholding these duties?  Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post   www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode. 

Today's episode goes over the most recent CDC guidelines ( 12/23/21) and the most recent AHA CRP guidelines for HCWs (10/2021)    Visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode.  Thank you for listening! 

On today's episode we talk about some news stories and articles that we have come across in 2021. We start off today with The Great Resignation which sent us down the rabbit hole of,  is there really a nursing shortage?  We end the podcast discussing the strike at  Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts.  Please leave us your thoughts or opinion in the comments, we'd love to hear them. Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post www.thenursingpostpodcast.com  

Today we talk about the difference between RN's and LPN's and compensation rates for both nurses, for both men and women. Let us know what you think about Medscape's take on average pay for RN's and LPNs   Visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for more information on today's podcast.    Thanks for listening  

Today's episode we discuss HeLa cells and the impact that they have have all over the world and throughout medicine.  Was it right for these cells to be taken without consent of a patient? Should the family be reimbursed? Leave a comment below to let us know your opinion Find our references on our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

The impact that Henrietta Lacks has made to science and medicine cannot be put into words. In this first episode we will be discussing who Henrietta is and where it all started. Visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode.  Thanks for listening to The Nursing Post!

Today we cover the Tuskegee Experiment and the impact that it has had on medicine. It's well documented that minorities are underrepresented in clinical studies. When specifically talking about African Americans, mistrust is the most prevalent barrier to research participation.  There are countless years of life that have been lost and will continue to be lost due to the mistrust that minorities have with research. Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for our references from today's episode.   

Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and the U.S. spends nearly $170 billion on medical care to treat smoking-related disease in adults.  Today we go over the difference between smoking and vaping. What is really in these addictive products and how to quit smoking.  Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode  

SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1mo - 1yr of age.  Today's episode we talk about risk factors and prevention of SIDS.  Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode.  

Pancreatic cancer is a devastating disease. With a 5 year survival rate of only 5-10%, most who are diagnosed have a hard road ahead of them. Today we cover the basics of pancreatic cancer and treatment options.   Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for all references used in today's episode.   Thank you for listening to The Nursing Post

At least 1 in 6 men have experienced sexual abuse or assault.  We expect that male sexual violence is under reported is because of the shame and stigma attached to the assault.  This statistic, “Only 16% of men with documented histories of sexual abuse considered themselves to have been sexually abused.' speaks volumes. Join us today to learn more about this topic and how to educate the boys/men in your lives.  If you or someone you know are a victim or survivor of assault please call the 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE). Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for more information

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 4 decades! In this episode we talk about some staggering statistics and what the long term implications of childhood obesity can lead to.  Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's episode. 

Yoga is over 5,000 years old and is the most common complementary health addition in the US.  There are many health benefits to yoga and with more and more studies coming out, science is able to back up what many are already experiencing.   With so many benefits to yoga, we could talk for hours, but we really don't have that kinda time, so; today, we are going to talk about some of the top benefits of yoga.  Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for a list of references for today's episode as well as the studies mentioned. 

Prostate cancer is a disease in which cells in the prostate grow out of control. Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men and the second leading cause of cancer death in American men. Today we go over what a prostate is, screening, signs and symptoms, diagnostic studies, and treatments for prostate cancer. Visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references on today's podcast. 

Today's episode is on atrial fibrillation! We discuss what a-fib is,  why it's important in medicine and understanding the impact of untreated a-fib. There are several different types of a-fib that we discuss, along with signs/symptoms and treatment options.     We end the podcast talking about wearable devices (like watches) that can produce EKGs and some studies that being done to find out the efficacy of these devices. Visit our website for our references on today's podcast www.thenursingpostpodcast.com    

This week we are covering the very controversial topic of abortion and what this new Texas law really states. How does this affect women's rights and is 6 weeks enough time to safely make decision?  Leave us a comment on your thoughts and opinions below! For references for today's podcast visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com    

With COVID on the rise again in the U.S., mandating the COVID vaccine is the top priority of many government officials and business owners. Is this the answer to end this pandemic? Today we discuss what we are seeing and our thoughts on mandating the COVID vaccination.   Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for more information about today's episode

Opioid pain relievers are responsible for more deaths than deaths from both suicide and motor vehicle crashes, or deaths from cocaine and heroin combined.   In the 1990's opioids were marketed to healthcare professionals as safe and non-habit forming. How wrong this was, as many doctors and APPs began writing more prescriptions to help their patients with their chronic pain, thinking this was a safe, non addictive drug. This was the beginning of the opioid epidemic in the U.S.   How quickly you can become addicted to opioids is unknown, however some states this can happen in as few as 5 days, but mostly the research is stating a few weeks.   Naloxone is an opioid antagonist. Naloxone can restore a normal breathing pattern to someone who has had an opioid overdose in about 2-3 minutes. Narcan can be given via nasal spray or injection. Most law enforcement, emergency medical professionals, and families of opioid addicts are trained to give narcan. Narcan only lasts about 30-90 minutes before the effects wear off, once narcan is given, you should seek medical attention.   If you or someone you know needs help with an opioid addiction, there are options. You can dial 211 to speak with someone directly. SAMHSA - Substance abuse mental health service administration Has an Opioid Treatment Program Directory where you can search your states and find providers in your area. Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's podcast. 

Although telehealth has existed for years, it had become the number one way to receive non-urgent medical care in 2020. With the pandemic last year, being quarantined and in lock down, many people were unable to receive in person medical care. With this in mind, we discuss the good and the bad.  There are also apps that allow patients to receive counseling sessions from a mental health provider via call, facetime and/or text. Remembering that telehealth/telemedicine has its limits and should not replace the care of your primary care provider. Your PCP gives hands on care, physical exams and blood work and those are important to your total wellness.   Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from today's podcast.

The LBGTQ+ communities have faced an overwhelming bias, along with discrimination and prejudice. Today we discuss a variety of LGBTQ+ topics from terminology you need to know, disparities in healthcare and how this affects LGBTQ+ persons, and way to help. Please visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for references from todays podcast. 

Yes, studies show that breastmilk is best for babies. We, as nurses and mothers, know the guilt we can carry when we do our best by our patients and our children, let alone when we cannot. Could you imagine not physically being able to provide for your child with what the world considers is the best for them?  Why do we as a society feel the need to judge and shame others when not one parent is perfect? There is more than one way to provide nutrition for our babies!  Let's motivate, encourage and uplift, being a parent is already a hard, lifetime job. Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for show notes and references for this episode. 

 Group B Strep is a bacteria known as Group B Streptococcus. It mostly lives in the GI tract and genital tracts. According to the CDC, most of the time the bacteria are not harmful and do not make people feel sick or have any symptoms. Sometimes the bacteria invade the body and cause certain infections, which are known as GBS diseases. Today we go over implications of untreated GBS in pregnancy and adults Visit www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for show notes and references. 

There are 2 different options when it comes to cord blood, collect or discard.  If you choose to collect cord blood then there is another decision, do you donate to a public bank or keep it for your family through a private banking agency. Couple of things to watch out for when you think about cord blood banking.  There can be false claims as to what stems cells and cord blood are currently capable of treating. Misleading patients to bank cord blood for future use of treatment that is either being researched or hypothecated is wrong and illegal.  A recent study done at the University of Colorado Cancer Center is showing some pretty good response when it comes to cancer patients needing bone marrow transplants.  To get more information about cord blood donation or banking, it's important that you speak with your OB/GYN. Visit our website www.thenursingpostpodcast.com for show notes and references for this episode.