Just Some Podcast for Advanced Practitioners

November or Movember is men's health month so Tom & Ben wanted to examine men's health topics more in detail. So "urine" luck as we welcome certified urology nurse practitioner, Hillary, to the show. With Hillary's help, the guys address #NoShaveNovember, #Movember, #NoNutNovember, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, and Erectile Dysfunction. We also discuss when to refer to urology as well as testin...

Pulling inspiration from Christine on "Antidotes, Stories in Medicine Podcast", Ben and Tom relive and retell some stories from the last 20 years. Topics include interesting patients in the ER, Tom's days as a police officer, and even spiders and a whistle story. "Antidotes, Stories in Medicine" can be found at http://antidotespodcast.podbean.com/

Tom & Ben celebrate #NPWeek (Nurse Practitioner Week) by examining the history of nurse practitioners, where we currently are in the profession and education, and then looking at what the future may hold for Nurse Practitioners.

Ben & Tom welcome the first ever guest to the podcast. Author and heart transplant recipient Andrew Rausch joins the show. Andy talks about his diagnosis, LVAD, being placed on the transplant list, getting the call, getting the transplant, and recovery. The guys also talk about myths about organ and tissue donation and statistics. #DonateLife Link to sign up to be an organ donor. https://www.organ...

For Halloween, the guys look at some medieval medicine. We examine some treatments, devices, and even a case of a Zombie (so to speak). Medieval medicine seemed to focus on the genitals frequently so this episode is certainly #NSFW (Not suitable for work) or for listening in the car with kiddos either. **Adult Content and Language on this episode**

In this episode, the guys discuss something near and dear to Tom's heart. Workplace Violence and disaster preparedness. Listen for some great tips on how to protect yourself from the very people you are trying to care for. Other topics discussed include supplements, the Joplin, Mo tornado, and Rule #1.

As the United States braces for another influenza season, Ben & Tom look at symptoms, testing, treatment including if elderberry is a suitable treatment option. The guys also discuss the Dr. Death podcast and some of the potential impact that could have on family practice and referrals

With serious topics being covered the last few weeks, Ben & Tom look to the internet and social media for posts sharing medical advice and determine the science (if any) behind them.

Tom & Ben look at the diagnosis, screening, and referral from a family practice standpoint for patients suspected of being on the spectrum of Autism.

With it being football season, Tom and Ben explore concussions from the provider standpoint. Also, a short discussion on the importance of a quality education for APRNs and raising those standards.

Ben and Tom talked about the easing the transition from student to practitioner and then steps that need to be taken to get there. This was another episode from a listener request.

Ben & Tom cover the highly requested topic of contract negotiations from the perspective of advanced practitioners.

This is the pilot episode of Just Some Podcast for Advanced Practitioners. Ben & Tom delve into different diets and things that providers need to know about them.