Just Some Podcast for Advanced Practitioners

This episode, is a broadcast from our Facebook Live episode where Ben & Tom discussed the Mandela Effect and false memories and at the end of episode Ben tries to induce false memories in Tom.  In our Story You May Have Missed, we look at hygiene amidst the pandemic.  Don't forget to check out our sponsor of this episode, MY NP Advisor at this link, www.mynpadvisor.com/podcast and tell Scott that...

In this installment on our Medical Mysteries series, we look at the Toxic Lady in California.  Gloria Ramirez presented to the ER for care and those caring for her did not realize they soon would become patients themselves.  In our Story You May Have Missed, we look at the COVID-19 vaccine and approval in younger populations.  This episode is sponsored by MyNPAdvisor.  If you need some financial a...

In this episode we again go, Back to Basics and look at something lots of practitioners treat, Hyperlipidemia. We define, give treatment options, and differentiate between the different types.  In our Story You May Have Missed, we look at a clinical trial with some promising results.  This episode is sponsored by MyNPAdvisor.  If you need some financial advice or planning for the future, check you...

We are celebrating our 100th episode!!! And to do that we wanted to give 100 answers to Would You Rather questions?  Our questions range from silly to naughty to hard questions to make you think.  We could not have done 100 episodes without our great listeners and for that we are so incredibly grateful to you!!! THANK YOU!! This episode is sponsored by MyNPAdvisor.  If you need some financial advi...

This episode is sponsored by MyNPAdvisor.  If you are an NP looking for sound financial planning check out our sponsor here.   https://mynpadvisor.com/podcast In this episode, we explore a new type of episode, Medical Mysteries, as we explore the medical mystery behind the death of camper at Dyatlov's Pass in Russia in 1959.  We provide some of the known history, we discuss the bizarre findings, a...

This episode is sponsored by MyNPAdvisor.  If you are an NP looking for sound financial planning check out our sponsor here.  https://mynpadvisor.com/podcast In this episode, Tom & Ben decide to start getting back to basics and talk about a medical condition that affects nearly half of adults in the US, Hypertension.  We discuss what hypertension is, how it's diagnosed, and some of the treatment o...

In this episode, we welcome Tina from Good Nurse, Bad Nurse to the show.  We discuss her history as a nurse, her desire to start a podcast, and her love of true crime that led to her telling stories about good people in the medical field and bad people in the medical field.  You can find Tina at www.goodnursebadnurse.com and email her at tina@goodnursebadnurse.com   and of course check out her pod...

*This episode was recorded on February 4, 2021 so the information presented was as of this recording* In this episode, we finish out  panel discussion with PollyAnnamazing and Jeff about the COVID-19 vaccine.     In part 2 we continue discussion of the vaccine, use of the vaccine and DMARDS and NSAIDs, surgery and the vaccine, as well as vaccine rollout. In our new segment, we roll out Second Opin...

*This episode was recorded on February 4, 2021 so the information presented was as of this recording* In this episode, we have a panel discussion with PollyAnnamazing and Jeff about the COVID-19 vaccine.   Because of the length of the conversation we cut it into two episodes.   In part 1, we look at our own experiences with the vaccine (3 received Moderna and 1 received Pfizer), our side effects,...

As sub-zero temperatures and snow and ice blanket a large portion of the country, we turn our attentions to hypothermia, frostbite, and carbon monoxide poisoning from the nurse, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant standpoint. We look at the signs & symptoms, treatments and do's and don'ts of each of those.  In our Story You May Have Missed, we discuss the weather and how it's is not only r...

**Disclaimer - This episode we discuss domestic violence and graphically discuss the injuries resulting from this incident. Listener discretion is advised. ** If you are a victim of domestic violence or not in a safe place, please reach out for help. Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE. As Eric says in this episode, you are worth it! We did a shorter episode as a hot take on the Chad Wheeler in...

This is the audio from our FB Live on 1/23/2020 when we discussed some Moral Dilemmas.  With FB Live we were also able to poll the audience and get there answers to the questions as well.  As healthcare workers, we are tasked with ethical and moral decisions daily and this was a more fun way to discuss that.  In our Story You May Have Missed, we discuss a health department staff that is refusing t...

In this episode, we welcome Brent Lacey, MD to the show.  Brent is a gastroenterologist and well versed in financial planning both professionally and personally.  While we will have him back to discuss those, the purpose of this episode is discussion of his article written about a year ago on KevinMD, "Stop the war on PAs and NPs". We discuss stopping the name calling and war-like tactics and work...

We are excited to introduce our other new show to our listeners, Nurse Papa.  This is a bonus episode and a portion of David's first Nurse Papa episode.  Make sure you subscribe to Nurse Papa where ever you download podcasts now.   And to reach out with a letter that may be answered on a future episode, email david@nursepapathebook.com  

In this special episode, we welcome Christina to the show.  She is currently fighting cholangiocarcinoma (cancer of the bile duct).  We listen to her talk about the trials and tribulations of this rare type of cancer.  She discusses her treatment, her chemotherapy, her surgeries, and her thoughts moving forward when given a potential timeframe of 3-18 months to live.   We hope for the best for Chr...

In our episodes wrapping up 2020 and welcoming 2021, we look back fondly on one of our favorite segments of the show... 5 questions.  Every guest gets the same 5 questions... Ben asks the questions, Tom makes fun of the answers.  14 - Jamie (Season 2, Episode 1 - Histology Magic) 15 - Lana (Season 2, Episode 4 - Breast Cancer Awareness) 16 - Margaret (Season 2, Episode 6 - Icon Series - Margaret F...

In our episodes wrapping up 2020 and welcoming 2021, we look back fondly on one of our favorite segments of the show... 5 questions.  Every guest gets the same 5 questions... Ben asks the questions, Tom makes fun of the answers.  1 - Jennifer (Season 1, Episode 26 - Essential Oils) 2 - Nurse Liz (Season 1, Episode 35 - Conversations with Liz - Part 2) 3 - Rachell (Season 1, Episode 36 - Sun and Sk...

In this episode, Ben & Tom medically review the 1988 Christmas comedy Scrooged starring Bill Murrary.   We broke it down into two sections, the physical injuries and trauma and then the mental health aspects of the movie.  From the Ballbreaker Suite to hallucinations from Russian Vodka poisoned from Cherynobyl to discussion of getting burned alive, we leave no stones unturned in this review of Tom...

In this installment of JSP, Tom and Ben look at student loan reimbursement options through HRSA.... or at least attempt too.  This show does go off the rails at times but the information is still good.  There are two programs through HRSA and those are the National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps as those are discussed.   Our show starts with Tom discussing a rough few weeks and you'll have t...

Join us for this episode, as Ben & Tom welcome David, Nurse Papa, to the Just Some Podcast Media family.  David is a pediatric oncology nurse and father and over time has learned how those roles intersect.  He's taking those lessons learned and provides a lighter take on parenting, dispensing wisdom as Nurse Papa.     He is also an author and will be publishing his book, Nurse Papa , in August 202...

Coming to your podcast listening servers, a new podcast from Just Some Podcast Media.  Join us for a teaser of the debut episode of PollyAnnamazing's new show, Buried Pleasures.  Available now!  Her debut episode, she had us (Ben & Tom) on the show to talk about what matters.  The size of the boat or the motion of the ocean.  We are excited to be working with PollyAnnamazing as her and her guests...

In this episode, Ben & Tom examine the changes that are coming with billing E&M codes starting 1/1/2021.  We discuss in-depth the transition from History and Physical to a greater emphasis on time or medical decision making.  In our Story You May Have Missed, we discuss drugs and brain development.   The show ends with a discussion about not having an episode last week and the reasons behind it an...

In this episode, Ben & Tom welcome two guests to the show, Celestina and Josh from the Unstuck. Institute podcast which focuses on microbusinesses and entrepreneurship.  We discuss tips on starting your own business and the ways to do that legally as well as taking the baby steps to get there.  One step they discuss is being truthful and honest with yourself and we learned that we shouldn't try to...

In our 3rd Annual Halloween episode we examine medieval medicine and the olden days of procedures and cures.  We discuss lobotomies, trephination, radium, cures for the black plague, and hysteria (yes that seems to have become a tradition as well).  Join us for some cringes and lots of laughs as we look at the macabre and creepy ways medicine was practiced in the past.  In our Story You May Have M...

This is a replay of our Facebook Live that we had with PollyAnna, our sexpert and tantrika specialist, talking about the biology of attraction.  We also look at our top 5 celebrity crushes.  Does Tom have a crush on Betty White?  You'll have to listen to find out... and who does PollyAnna have crushes on as well.  We also talk about the new podcast that PollyAnna is launching as she joins our Just...