Just Some Podcast for Advanced Practitioners

In this episode, we continue the discussion about education and focus more on nurse practitioner education.  We discuss experience prior to starting NP school and some of the shift to a large number of NP students.  We also discuss social media and crowd sourcing a diagnosis as well as getting out of the mindset of "Us vs. Them" in regards to physicians.  We thank Jeff for his opinions and continu...

In this episode, the guys welcome Jeff back to the show and get deep into the discussion of one of our most talked about episodes, the education episodes.  The guys and Jeff talk about changes they would make to both ADN programs and BSN programs and that is met with quite an intense conversation from all parties involved.  We also explore if workplace violence, lateral violence, and nurse bullyin...

In this episode, the guys look in-depth at the DOT Medical Examiner role including the training, testing, certification, and eventually the medical exams that are provided to over 6,000,000 commercial drivers in the US.  They discuss some important perils to remember for the test and have converse about the forms used specifically.  Ben is a certified DOT examiner and Tom is hoping to be soon so t...

In our first episode of 2020, we look at that popular New Year's Resolution of losing weight and we deep dive into weight loss medications that are commonly prescribed.  We discuss 5 different medications and look at indications as well as side effects, contraindications, mechanisms of actions, and other important details about taking or prescribing these medications.  In our #SYMHM, we look at th...

In this episode filled with holiday cheer, Ben & Tom medically review the Christmas Classic movie, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.  They discuss the ins and outs of the types of injuries that are seen throughout the movie and perhaps unknowingly unlock some secrets of the movie. You may never watch this movie the same way again. Sit back, sip some eggnog, and try not to lose your cool screa...

In this episode, Ben & Tom look at some of the more comment holiday myths that are out there and look for the science behind them while proving or debunking them.  Turkeys, Poinsettias, and hangover cures are discussed in this episode where we get to enjoy some laughs.  Before the laughs however, in the SYMHM, the guys discuss at length Ohio HB 413 and the ramifications it could have on healthcare...

In the first episode from the Icon Series, Tom & Ben interview a household name in the nursing and nurse practitioner world, Dr. Margaret Fitzgerald.  She is the president and founder of FHEA and the gold standard for board review courses for NPs.   They discuss her early career, how she developed her board review course, and where she sees it going in the future.  They also play their final segme...

In our (albeit late) Halloween episode, we revisit medieval times and look at more interesting medieval treatments, procedures, and medical "advances". We cover some interesting methods of solving crimes, removing kidney stones, treating cataracts, and keeping those lady parts clean. Sit back, listen, and cringe (and chuckle) along with us as we relive some medicine history. In our #SYMHM, we look...

In Episode 53, Tom & Ben welcome Lana to the show.  Lana is a nurse practitioner with a story to tell.  Despite doing everything right and getting her mammograms and exams done, she developed breast cancer.  Hear her story in her own words as she going from being a statistic to a fighter to a survivor.  We talk about her diagnosis, treatment, and the saddening realizations in the aftermath that sh...

In Episode 52, Ben & Tom discuss action and inaction of of advanced practice providers in regards to legislative awareness.  We talk about your local state legislators and how you go about establishing that vital contact and how you can be an important education piece for them as well.  We wrap up the episode discussing Full Practice Authority and our opinions of that as well as some of the common...

  ** In this episode, we discuss adult content, sexual topics and language.  Listener discretion is advised **   In Episode 51, Tom & Ben welcome PollyAnna back to the show and we go big or go home letting her do a live Q&A.  We had listener submitted questions as well as a few from the chat during the show.  It's safe to say we didn't leave many stones unturned.  We discussed BDSM, libido, and fe...

In the Season 2 premiere, Ben & Tom welcome Jamie from the deep, dark lab to the show.  Jamie is a histology tech and we discuss tissue, pathology, formalin, and toenails in this episode that pulls the curtain back on some of the secrets of the laboratory and discuss proper storage for biopsies.... apparently Diet Pepsi is not the correct medium. In our "Story You May Have Missed", we look at the...

Episode 49 - Ben & Tom celebrate their one year anniversary of the podcast.  During the retrospective, they examine how the show has evolved but still has remained an educational (but entertaining) show for advanced practitioners.  They look back at some of their more memorable and infamous episodes as well as read some emails and play some audios from past guests and listeners. Tom then turns the...

In this special episode, Ben & Tom welcome Joshua Strickland to the show to discuss how going viral for a nurse may not be the best thing.  Josh was doxxed by someone on social media and ultimately fired from his position because of it. We originally heard the story on ZDoggMD and Josh was gracious enough to join us for this episode in his own words.  We also discuss some tips to prevent you getti...

In Episode 48, Ben & Tom welcome Deetta to the show.  We discuss Palliative Care and how impactful that can be for patients to improve their quality of live.  We also discuss hospice and advanced directives/health care proxy and finish with a hilarious version of 5 Questions. In our "Story You May Have Missed" we look back at some previous stories and provide some updates. In this episode, Deetta...

In Episode 47, Tom & Ben welcome Lindsay to the show.  Lindsay is a cardiology APRN but also discovered yoga after experiencing some nursing burnout and turned that into a thriving side business.  We discuss the benefits of yoga, how Lindsay found yoga, and the course that she's developed for nurses and nursing students.  In our SYMHM, it's a battle of the sexes in regards to multitasking.  We cre...

** In this episode, we discuss adult content, sexual topics and language.  Listener discretion is advised ** In Episode 46, turn down the lights and turn on the slow jams as Ben & Tom interview PollyAnna, a tantrika and sex educator who's also a nurse practitioner.  We discuss the importance of sex for health and explore some interesting topics throughout the interview.  There are no topics off li...

In Episode 45, Ben & Tom go live on mixer.com/justsomepodcast.  If you weren't able to join us live, here's the replay.  Hopefully you can join us on our next live episode and interact and help shape the show. In this episode, we start a series looking at "Odd Jobs" in healthcare.  We start with co-host Ben's moonlighting positions in correctional healthcare (both prison and jail) and also as a de...

In Episode 44, Tom & Ben review the 1990 medical thriller, Flatliners, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Roberts, Kevin Bacon, Oliver Platt, & Billy Baldwin.  They also provide this episode in a raw & uncut format, meaning that once they hit record you hear everything and Kyle the sound guy took the week off.  The guys provide a summary of the movie as well as examine and discuss the medical aspec...

In Episode 43, Ben & Tom wrap up #MentalHealthAwareness month with an interview with Eric.  Eric is an PMHNP (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner) and we discuss what that role is, his education behind it, and what he does during the course of his patient care.  We also discuss some common ailments that he treats and then examine some pitfalls to avoid in treating mental health as a famil...

In Episode 42, Tom & Ben welcome Jaimi McPeek to the show while they continue mental health awareness month. Jaimi is an actress, model, and writing and directing a new movie called "Flip Of A Coin" that will hopefully help to break the stigma of mental health.  We talk about the film and the pre-production and production of the film.  Jaimi also battles OCD and discusses her diagnosis candidly wi...

In Episode 41, Ben & Tom welcome Jess to the show.  Jess is a mental health specialist and a behaviorist that works in a family practice clinic to provide services at point of care right in family practice.  They cover what a behaviorist is, what a behaviorist does, and some of the non-pharmacological methods to help with mental health problems as well as chronic diseases, weight management, and s...

In Episode 40, Tom & Ben welcome Mike from, one of their favorite podcasts, Pop Psych 101 to the show.  Mike talks candidly and transparently about his diagnosis and battle with Bipolar Depression.  He talks about how he was diagnosed and some of the pitfalls and trials to locate medication that helps manage his disorder.  Mike finally discusses a recent episode of an olfactory hallucination.   In...

In episode 39, Ben & Tom welcome returning guest Jeff back to the podcast.  We have some fun in this episode looking at the medical procedures and devices from the future on the shows of Star Trek and Star Wars.  As we discuss devices, we learn that several have made their way from the television and movie screens to reality.  In our "Story You May Have Missed", we look at what was thought could b...

  Episode #38 is a Very Special Episode as Ben & Tom welcome their wives and children to the show to help celebrate Father's Day.  The guys start with an interview with their wives as they discuss the ups and downs of being married to a nurse practitioner.  The ladies end their interview by giving advice to spouses of providers.  The interview then switch the children as Tom interviews Tommy (T4)...