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In this episode, we are going to talk about Google's newly released AI-powered app to identify common skin conditions and Sunscreen health & dangers of specific ingredients. Google Health has new tools, which will allow users to identify different dermatology issues through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a smartphone camera. In order to use this web-based application, users will have to take thr...

We are going to be discussing some of the nastiest and grossest things nurses have to deal with. Every nurse has that one gross story to share. When it comes to patients we’ve seen it all from vomit, poop, skin, blood, and so much more. Some of the nastiest part for us are: - The respiratory secretions - Oral Care - Vomit - Elderly Genitalia - Wounds - Poop - What's the nastiest part of Nursing fo...

For this week's Cup of News, we will be discussing the current study about Colorectal screening age 45 instead of 50 and the sleep aid medication linked to increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. This can be done either with a sensitive test that looks for signs of cancer in a...

In this episode, we are going to be discussing the difference between nursing school and actual nursing. Nurses always say to their students or orientees “ Nursing is a lot different than clinical.” We even say it quite often. Nursing school and nursing are 2 separate things especially in the following aspects: 1. G-tubes, catheters, and IV pushes 2. Physician’s orders and patient compliance 3. Do...

In this episode, we are going to take a look into 2 different studies regarding the effectiveness of aspirin and the effectiveness of left atrial appendage closures. We are also going to discuss different types of plant milk and how they compare to regular cow milk. The debate about which milk is healthiest has been going on for years. We know cow milk is rich in many vitamins and minerals and has...

In this episode, we will talk about the pros vs. cons of working in a teaching hospital. Working at a teaching hospital can be great for learning and you’ll work with new residents every other month but at times it can be frustrating as well due to the lack of experience. The residences tend to be very smart and catch on fast. Academic enterprise at teaching hospitals has research centers covering...

In this episode, we are going to talk about the importance of the gut microbiome. There is current research going on about our gut health, specifically what grows in our gut. For many years we have overlooked the importance of our gut microbiome and the negative effects of dysbiosis. The majority of our immune system is housed in our gut so it makes sense to look at the place that is introduced to...

Why should nurses consider carrying nursing liability insurance to protect themselves from litigation? Because we live in an increasingly litigious society. Nurses are human, and, unfortunately, they can make mistakes. In this episode, we will be talking about nurse liability. Talking about the legalities of nursing and medicine are not the most exciting things but it is something every nurse shou...

Genetically Modified Mosquitoes will be released for the first time in Florida. The specific type is the Aedes mosquito which accounts to 4% of all mosquitoes in the district and most responsible for the spread of diseases. It is shown to carry certain diseases like dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, zika, and lymphatic filariasis. In this episode, we discussed about how this GMO Modification will...

Day Shift, Night Shift - It's always a question of, which is better? Both shifts have pros and cons and it solely depend on the lifestyle of the person working which suits him/her best. In this episode, we will be discussing our first hand experience on the positive and negative side of each shift and how it affects the quality of sleep, pace, teamwork, learning, salary potential, patient and pers...

Scientists have a new understanding of how skin repairs itself. The team in University of Manchester achieved an increase of 20-25% in the division of every fourth cell isolated from the inner layer of the skin. This was cause by two transcription factors (proteins that bin the DNA) which enhanced the natural process of skin cell division, a desirable outcome in regenerative medicine. Listen to th...

We unpack conscious levels to find that common ground and spread awareness by living it, not in it 5 pillars of Frontline Warriors Live it Not in It Just Be Inhale Exhale Be well Right now   Cup of Nurses: https://fanlink.to/CONsite Frontline Warriors: https://fanlink.to/FWsite Youtube https://fanlink.to/CONYT Apple https://fanlink.to/Applepodcast Spotify https://fanlink.to/Spotifypodcast Cup of N...

A study from the University of California, Irvine shows that compounds in both green and black tea relaxes blood vessels by activating ion channel proteins in the blood vessel wall. In this episode, we will discuss the scientific analysis behind the effectivity of tea in controlling blood pressure. We will also talk about a national study about the decline in health of Gen X and Gen Y compared to...

As nurses, we go through a lot of labs in the hospital, it is necessary for us to know the importance of these lab values for our patients. Electrolytes are vital for the body as they control the important physiologic functions. These must always be in balanced to ensure the normal function of cells and body organs. In this episode, we will be sharing the 9 most important lab values that every nur...

Scientists at University of California San Francisco have detected 109 chemicals in a study of pregnant women, including 55 chemicals never before reported in people and 42 “mystery chemicals,” whose sources and uses are unknown. These toxic chemicals have various effects in humans when exposed. In this episode, we will identify some toxic chemicals, where they are found and how they can be avoide...

The typical contract of a Travel Nurse is about 8-13 weeks and upon contract signing, you are prepared to be away and working for that time frame, but what if your contract gets cut off? On this episode, Matt & Peter, as Travel Nurses themselves, will guide you on the things that you should do to be able to quickly adapt to unexpected contract cancellation. Contract cancellation is beyond your con...

Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals necessary for a healthy life. Micronutrients are nutrients that your body cannot produce and needs to come from an external source, with the exception of vitamin D which your body produces from sunlight. All micronutrients are important and you should get them on a daily basis, your body does not need a lot of them. The 7 most important micronutrients are v...

In this episode, we would like to introduce you to our guest David Metzger who is a pediatric oncology nurse and father. He is author of the upcoming book, Nurse Papa: 16 Meditations From A Pediatric Oncology Nurse, an exploration of his role caring for sick children while raising healthy kids. He is also the host of the new podcast, also called Nurse Papa.  IG page: @nursepapathebook.com Book Ava...

In today's episode, we will talk about the Suez Canal mishap and unreported C19 vaccine deaths. As we continue sipping on some whiskey, we go deep into different controversial topics.   Cup of Nurses: https://fanlink.to/CONsite Frontline Warriors: https://fanlink.to/FWsite Youtube https://fanlink.to/CONYT Apple https://fanlink.to/Applepodcast Spotify https://fanlink.to/Spotifypodcast Cup of Nurses...

In this episode, we would like to introduce you to our guest Allie Grotteland. Allie is a PICU nurse and owner and founder of the debt-free nurse LLC. She helps nurses pay off debt and save money without sacrificing things they love. We discuss the importance of paying off debt, staying debt-free, and saving for the future.    Cup of Nurses: https://fanlink.to/CONsite Frontline Warriors: https://f...

Nurses face constant challenges. Nursing can feel like a never-ending struggle. Not many people understand what a nurse actually does and nursing school just brushes the surface of the true reality of what it means to be a nurse. The 5 struggles that nurses commonly deal with are the reversal of DNR orders, job satisfaction, inconsistent workflow, service sector mentality, and hospital politics. C...

In today's episode, we talk about the COVID-19 Vaccine passports, is it the next big push? What are the pros & cons? Next half of the episode we talk about the two mass shootings that took place and the supreme court ruling that is jeopardizing the 2nd amendment.   Cup of Nurses: https://fanlink.to/CONsite Frontline Warriors: https://fanlink.to/FWsite Youtube https://fanlink.to/CONYT Apple https:/...

In this episode, we would like to introduce you to our guest Juliet Obodo. Juliet is a Master Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer with a mission to help treat, heal, and transform racism as well as facilitate individual and corporate transformations through brain training. Find out more about hypnotherapy and the FWRD institute:  https://www.fwrdinstitute.com/ Follow Juliet: https...

In this episode, we will be talking about the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill that was just signed, and also we are diving back into vaccine talk. This time we will differentiate the differences between vaccines vs Gene therapies and why COVID-19 is not a vaccine but rather gene therapy. Hope everyone enjoys this episode!   Cup of Nurses: https://fanlink.to/CONsite Frontline Warriors: https://fanl...

In this episode, we will be talking about our 4x4x48 challenge experience. Running a marathon seems extreme but we managed to run 48 miles in two days, here is our experience.   Cup of Nurses: https://fanlink.to/CONsite Frontline Warriors: https://fanlink.to/FWsite Youtube https://fanlink.to/CONYT Apple https://fanlink.to/Applepodcast Spotify https://fanlink.to/Spotifypodcast Cup of Nurses Store h...