RN Glenn B.

The Nurse Dad Podcast

Health EN ↓ 30 episodes

Hosted by Emergency Department Nurse and former Navy Hospital Corpsman RN Glenn—aka Nurse Dad—this podcast dives into real, unfiltered conversations on healthcare, life, and culture. A family man and RN with global experience, Glenn brings humor, depth, and truth to every episode. Nothing's off the table. From medical personnel, combats veterans to other guests from all walks of life (A-side or B-side), The Nurse Dad Podcast uses bold talk and great conversations to unite people through common sense and spirit. We trust the grit! Stay hungry, be humble.

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RN Glenn B.

Episodes

East Coast vs. West Coast: Male Nurses Talk Travel Nursing & More! | Ep. 5 17.05.2025 1:08:37

In this episode of the Nurse Dad Podcast, Nurse Dad and ICU Nurse Nico cover a wide range of crucial topics impacting the nursing profession today. They discuss travel nursing, the role of males in nursing, the rise of A.I. in healthcare, and the challenges of new RN hiring practices. They also reflect on the impact of COVID-19 in 2020 and much more. Tune in for an engaging conversation about the...

How Sacrifice and Determination Transformed a Hospital Corpsman into a Naval Officer | Ep. 4 14.05.2025 1:55:18

www.mynursedad.comBefore earning his commission as a U.S. Navy Officer, Lieutenant McCarthy served as an enlisted Hospital Corpsman—better known to his fellow Marines as Doc McCarthy. In this powerful episode, he reunites with Doc Burns (now Registered Nurse Glenn, also known as Nurse Dad) to reflect on their unforgettable 2013 deployment with the Marines as part of Charlie Company. Their shared e...

Managing Violent Patients in Healthcare & Staying Focussed on Career Goals | Ep. 3 12.05.2025 1:19:05

In this inspiring episode of The Nurse Dad Podcast, host RN Glenn—aka “Nurse Dad”—sits down with Anastasia, a former charge nurse from one of New York City’s busiest emergency departments, to talk about her incredible journey to becoming a nurse practitioner. Anastasia shares how she balanced her nursing career, family life, and personal goals while being married to a police officer and Army reser...

From Abuse to Empowerment: How a Navy Veteran Turned Trauma into Triumph | Ep. 2 10.05.2025 1:32:10

In this compelling episode of our medical podcast, Nurse Dad and Kat Dobrotvorskaya—natives of New York and Oregon, respectively—who once served together overseas in the U.S. Navy Hospital Corps, reflect on the events that have unfolded over the past decade. For Kat, the journey took a dark turn, leading her into a painful experience with domestic violence. Despite the hardships, Kat, a mother of...

Patient-Centered Care: Harnessing the Warrior Ethos in Healthcare Practices | Ep. 1 09.05.2025 1:54:23

Join Nurse Dad and Doc Lynn, two former Navy Hospital Corpsmen, for an exclusive in-depth conversation on their journey through the military healthcare system. In this episode, they dive into key topics like teamwork, humility, and overcoming any obstacle to ensure the best care for patients. If you’re interested in learning what it takes to serve as a Navy Hospital Corpsman attached to the Marine...