The Nurses and Hypochondriacs Podcast

Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Sloth Fever, and West Nile Virus, It's a mosquito apocalypse! On this episode of the N&H podcast special guest Jason Tetro "The Science Guy" joins us to talk about vector born diseases going 'viral' in the media as well as Monkey Pox, and Valley Fever. Jason also shares his insights regarding the 2024 Olympics and the toxic Seine river. Jason Tetro has been involved in health-related microbiology and immunology for the last 30 years. He has worked in various fields including bloodborne, food and water pathogens; environmental microbiology; disinfection and antisepsis; and emerging pathogens such as Zika virus. In the public, he is better known as The Germ Guy. He has written two books, The Germ Code, which was shortlisted as Science Book of The Year in 2014, and The Germ Files, which spent several weeks on the national bestseller list. He has also co-edited, The Human Microbiome Handbook, which provides an academic perspective on the impact of microbes in human health. He is the host of the Super Awesome Science Show, which explores how science fits into our everyday lives. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Jason "The Germ Guy" TetroHost of the Super Awesome Science ShowAuthor of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”Email: [email protected]: @JATetro Nurses get 1.0 CE's go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R5Y9X6L This episode was brought to you by Rogue Nurse Media. Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

Nurses are 'multidimensional' and posses a multitude of skills that can be used in various different industries not related to healthcare. On this episode of N&H Matt Payne will talk about his post on 'Translatable Skills in Nursing.' Matt Payne is a dedicated pediatric ICU nurse with a specialization in cardiac care, having been immersed in this field since 2013. He spent a decade at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama before embarking on a new chapter as a traveling nurse in November 2021. His professional journey has taken him to major cities including Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, Tampa, and Indianapolis. Based near Birmingham, Alabama, Matt is married and a proud father of four. Beyond his nursing career, he manages Plan of Care, a financial planning and investment management practice registered in Alabama and Louisiana, where he focuses on helping healthcare professionals achieve their financial goals. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media. Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts. For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

Ludwig van Beethoven once said “Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.” On this episode of the N&H Podcast we'll be talking about "Silent Disco," with my special guest James Valletti. We discuss how music is important in society, how dancing and the psychology of 'social proof' are related, and so much more. James Valletti, the owner and operator of MOGO Silent Disco, is originally from NYC and spent 20+ years working in theatre, TV, and the entertainment industry. In 2020 he moved out to Palm Springs, and when the pandemic hit, started a joyous silent disco tour business, encouraging guests to dance through downtown. MOGO is slowly expanding, and he loves to share the happy, healing powers of music and dance with the world! For more information, visit www.mogosilentdisco.com. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media,Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

Ruts happen. In this episode of The N&H Podcast our special guest Bryan Yates joins us to talk about "Ruts," how they can be optional and how you can creatively shift gears to get out of one. Bryan Yates, a former Holocaust historian and entertainment technology professional, is now a midlife performance coach who helps professionals reignite their momentum to overcome professional ruts. His work combines 65% consigliere, 20% fire starter, 10% tailwind, and 5% hugger-in-chief to guide clients through their personal and professional "mile 17" moments. Bryan–an actively sober human–transforms professional stagnation into meaningful success, training clients to lead with renewed clarity, focus, direction, movement, and traction. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media,Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

In a world saturated with content, distinguishing truth from propaganda is not easy! Join us on the latest episode of the N&H Podcast as we delve into this crucial topic with our special guest, Samuel C. Spitale, author of "The War On Truth." Together, we'll explore the nuances of propaganda, its historical roots, and its contemporary manifestations. Plus, don't miss our discussion on the intriguing connection between Sigmund Freud, Edward Bernays, and Netflix. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that will challenge your perception of the media landscape. Samuel C. Spitale is the author of "How to Win the War on Truth: An Illustrated Guide to How Mistruths Are Sold, Why They Stick, and How to Reclaim Reality". He’s a writer, storyteller, and media studies expert with degrees in Advertising and Media Management who’s written for Huffington Post, Geek magazine, Star Wars Insider, and Advocate.com. He's a member of American Mensa and the Hollywood Radio and Television Society Associates. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media, Nurses get 1.0 FREE CE's go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZDGJPM5and fill out the survey. Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts. For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

From verbal abuse to physical assaults, nurses face a myriad of dangers while caring for patients and navigating the complexities of healthcare settings. On this episode of N&H we explore the alarming rise of violence against nurses, its root causes, and the urgent need for systemic change with special guest and CEO/ Founder of Cortex Gold, Mel Cortez RN, BSN. Mel is a Registered Nurse and believes that now more than ever, bedside nurses, healthcare administrators, and security professionals need her support. Mel Cortez graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. As a Critical Care Travel Nurse for over 10 years, she has been in many facilities across the country. In addition to Nursing Supervision roles in acute care, Mel has held various management positions within Home Health, Hospice, and Long-Term Care prior to returning to the bedside to serve as a Critical Care Traveler in the Northeast in March of 2020. After 2 pivotal years caring for patients in the Covid 19 Pandemic, she then chose to launch the Cortex Brand, a solution-based business. Cortex’s latest project, Cortex Gold has a primary focus on creating a Gold Standard for Healthcare Security while reducing the rising violence at the bedside through tactical, practical innovations in the realms of product, training and research. She is a content expert in regards to Healthcare Workforce Satisfaction and Retention, Workplace Violence Reduction and the implementation of systems-wide training programs that are both cost-effective and delivered efficiently during operational tempo, Mel holds licensure in North Carolina and Texas and is a member of the TNA, ANA and IAHSS (International Association of Healthcare Security). This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media Empowering Nurses and Patients to tell their stories. Nurses get 1.0 FREE CE's go to and fill out the survey [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

Unveiling the Chaos: United Healthcare and Optum in the Crossfire of Cyber Attacks, Antitrust Violations, and Senate Scrutiny. Dr. Owen Muir joins N&H to decode the drama and its impact on you. Plus, insider tips for Emergency Room savings, Netflix's 'Baby Reindeer' 'Stalking' intrigue, and breakthroughs in depression treatment with accelerated transcranial magnetic stimulation. Owen Scott Muir, M.D., DFAACAP, is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Adolescent Psychiatry, dual board-certified, NIH grant-funded researcher, with his work focusing on the intersection of neuromodulation and artificial intelligence. He is the Chief Medical Officer of iRxReminder, an SVP for Strategy at Acacia Clinics, an Advisor to Videra Health, Magnus Medical, and Outro Health, and is the co-founder of Fermata, Neuromodulation's first clinic in New York City. He is also the author of 'Adolescent Suicide and Self-Injury: Mentalizing Theory Treatment', published by Springer Nature, and the Frontier Psychiatrist Substack, a daily healthcare-themed newsletter and podcast. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media Empowering Nurses and Patients to tell their stories. Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories  

How do you make Alzheimer’s funny? On this episode of N&H our special guest Dayna Steele joins us to talk about her theatrical performance of "The Woman in the Mirror," a dark comedy about Dayna's journey navigating through her mother's Alzheimers diagnosis. Dayna Steele was one of the top rock DJs in the country and made waves on Rock 101 KLOL. Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Joan Jett, and many other rock legends knew her on a first-name basis. Then, she became a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur, a candidate for Congress, and, now, a playwright and a Broadway investor. But, along her public journey, she also faced personal struggles. One low point was her mother's battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She wrote her experiences and frustration of being a caretaker into a book, which is now being adapted into a play, "The Woman in the Mirror". This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media Empowering Nurses and Patients to tell their stories. Nurses get 1.0 FREE CE's go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/295FKBQ Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories

There's a huge push for Nurse Practitioners nationwide to practice independently. However, not all NP's are created equally or have the same education, training and experience. In this episode of N&H special guest John Canion joins us to discuss his paper " 2023 Report on Nurse Practitioner Education and the Need for Change." We'll also talk about the DNP role, the role of the Emergency Room NP and so much more. John Canion is a Nurse Practitioner who is board certified as a family nurse practitioner and an emergency nurse practitioner. He has been practicing as a nurse practitioner since 2005 and has filled many roles as a nurse practitioner including: urgent care, family practice, critical access, hospitalist, associate professor, emergency medicine, has sat on the American Association of Nurse Practitioners education committees, and has started grass roots efforts to affect change in nurse practitioner education. He is currently practicing emergency medicine full time and has written an article about the need for change in NP education. https://jcthenp.substack.com/p/2023-report-on-np-education-and-the email: [email protected] twitter: @canionjohn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-vKScREnXP6aPHwHC4jR6A This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media Empowering Nurses and Patients to tell their stories. Nurses get 1.0 FREE CE's go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F62NFVF Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories  

The Gaza-Israel conflict is a localized part of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that began in 1948. It involves the Gaza Strip, where 200,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes, settling as refugees. Since then, Israel has fought 15 wars against the Gaza Strip. In this episode of N&H special guest Hoda Shawky joins us to talk about maternal and chld health in Gaza, the importance of a cease fire, and how you can help. Hoda Shawky is a pediatric nurse practitioner certified in lactation and primary care mental health, a trained doula, and a consultant on maternal child health. She received both her undergraduate degree in Physiological Sciences and Masters of Science degree in Nursing from UCLA. She is currently a fellow at the UMass School of Medicine Early Relational Health Program. and a co-founder of a nonprofit organization aimed at creating safe spaces for BIPOC families living in Orange County, CA to receive respectful, culturally affirming perinatal education, support, and doula care. This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media Empowering Nurses and Patients to tell their stories. Nurses get 1.0 FREE CE's go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LMQ2JKM Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia Need consulting or have questions: [email protected] Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153 Join our email newsletter http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowering-nurses-and-patients-to-tell-their-stories