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Season 1
“Becoming an NP – The Transition”
with Nina and Carol
January 22, 2021
15 minutes
Listen to Carol and Nina as they chat about what to expect on your transititon from student to NP
Pending Legislation For Missouri That is Important to NPs with Margaret R. Benz
Febuary 5, 2021
20 minutes
Nina and Carol chat with Margaret R. Benz about updates on current legislation that is going through the state of Missouri that is very important to NPs and future practice. She is the Missouri representative for AANP and brings with her a wealth of knowledge in regard to legislation and its impact on Nurse Practitioners in this state. .
Stem Cell Regenerative Therapy
with Doug Boulden, NP
Febuary 19, 2021
46 minutes
His experience includes clinical and managerial roles that have equipped him to be among the leaders of this groundbreaking effort at the Ozzie Smith IMAC Regeneration Center.
Pediatric NP and Pediatric Mental Health Specialist with Dawn Garzon
March 4, 2021
37 minutes
Dawn Garzon is a pediatric primary care nurse practitioner and pediatric primary care mental health specialist who is nationally known expert in pediatric developmental, behavioral and mental health (DBMH) with a reputation for being an engaging and humorous presenter.
“Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause”
with Dr. Mandana Alborzfard
March 12, 2021
23 minutes
Join us with Dr. Alborzfard and learn about Genitourinary syndrome of Menopause and how her research is changing practice
“Personalize the CARE and MAKE a DIFFERENCE” with Dr. Carla Rodriguez
March 26, 2021
21 minutes
Meet Dr. Carla Rodriguez and join us in a discussion on how important developing a personal relationship can improve patient outcomes. Dr. Rodriguez developed a personal reminder call for her diabetic patients and saw a big difference.
“From ICU RN to Hospitalist”
with Adina Rey MSN,FNP-BC
April 8, 2021
29 minutes
Hear about the challenges and differences as she made the transistion from ICU RN to being a hospitlist and how shes promoting autonomy for nurse practioners!
“Anti-Biograms and Changing Practice”
with Dr. Amanda Brown
April 12, 2021
22 minutes
Meet Dr.Amanda Brown and hear her story on her journey to becoming a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Her project involved ANTI-BIOGRAMS and simple UTIs. Dr. Brown has found unique ways to make a meaningful difference for patients.
“Lean In” Nursing with Dr. Karen Moore
April 23, 2021
26 minutes
In this episode Dr. Moore talks about her decision to become a DNP and how nurses need to remember to “Lean in” to their nursing skills in advance practice rather than abandoning them. It is these skills that make APRNs unique.
“Walking In The SHOES of a PROVIDER!”
with Nina and Carol
May 7, 2021
29 minutes
Now you have graduated and passed your boards. You are an NP and it is your first days…. NIna and Carol discuss this transition, the imposter syndrome, and the experience it takes to feel like you FIT those shoes… but even with the ups and downs, BOY is it worth it! If you are considering becoming an NP or are in the process of becoming one you must listen and to this PODCAST.
“Oh My Aching Back”
with Dr. Christopher Hemmer
May 15, 2021
28 minutes
His area of specialty is in adult spinal disorders for the past 23 years. He currently evaluates new patients as well as established pre and post operative patients. His research deals with vertebral compression fractures and osteoporosis.
“Serving The Underserved” with Margaret Benz
June 13, 2021
30 minutes
Listen to her tell of how she has not only provided medical care to a population greatly in need but has started literacy campaigns within the Federal Housing units as well as fostered a spirit of trust and community.
Making Policy That Affects Practice
with Sue Kendig
June 18, 2021
30 minutes
Sue Kendig discusses important legal aspects that all NPs need to consider which is knowing your scope of practice and the legal liabilities of that. She also discusses important legal aspects that all NPs need to consider which is knowing your scope of practice and the legal liabilities.
Oral Health Prevention for Children In Primary Care with Carol
September 29, 2021
17 minutes
Oral Health is often missed in primary care because we think the dental world is taking care of that. The reality is we have a national shortage of dentists and we need to do our part as a medical community during well child visits to look at teeth, screen for caries, and apply fluoride varnish as appropriate. Learn about the issues with this and how you can get training to help you in your practice.
The “Sacred Space”
with Dr. Lynette Dixon
October 22, 2021
26 minutes
Dr. Dixon shares with us the client/ patient relationship and describes it as a “sacred space” where patients come to discuss some of their hardest trials to overcome and how we as providers through motivational interviewing techniques can “meet them where they are” and travel the “journey with them.”
APA – The 10 Most Common Errors
with Dr. Gail Pittroff
November 19, 2021
35 minutes
Dr. Gail Pittroff shares with us her top ten list of errors that students make with APA. She also gives tips on how to be successful in navigating doctoral writing and programs that students can utilize that will help them immensely.
Motivational Interviewing Being with them “IN THE JOURNEY”
with Dr. Lynette Dixon
November 29, 2021
31 minutes
Many times our patients come to us with their heart in their hands. They trust us with some of their most personal struggles. This “sacred space” is shared is a special place where we can let our patients know we are with them in this journey. They do not have to fight alone. Motivational interviewing gives us the tools to help them. Dr. Dixon shares with us some valuable insight and techniques that we can use to be with them ” in the journey”
Curbside Clinical Nephrology
with Dr. Dan Young
December 5, 2021
46 minutes
Join us with Dr. Dan Young a nephrologist who shares with us important tips in treating patients with chronic kidney disease in primary care. Learn about important medications to be careful with , secondary hypertension, hypo and hypernatremia as well as testing but most importantly when to refer your patients to this specialty.
Season 2
Surviving that first year of NP school by Nurse Practitioners Changing Practice
February 10,2022
23 minutes
NP students often ask us to tell them strategies that help them survive those first couple of years.Dr. Zimmerman and Dr. Berger give insightful tips and direct you to their website NPsChangingPractice.com for lectures, educational games, and case studies that show all about what you can do on it.
Surviving the 3 P’s (Patho, Pharm, and Health Assessment) with Dr. Zimmermann and Dr. Berger
February 26, 2022
18 minutes
The Core courses of the NP program include Advanced Patho-pharmacology, Advanced Pharmacology, and Advanced Health Assessment. Join Dr. Zimmermann and Dr. Berger as they talk about key strategies to navigate these classes
Finding a PRECEPTOR! with Dr. Zimmermann and Dr. Berger
March 6, 2022
20 minutes
Join Dr. Zimmermann and Dr. Berger as they talk about ways to find a preceptor and make it an exceptional experience!
“Exploring our website” with Nina and Carol
March 14, 2022
20 minutes
Nina and Carol walk you through what you can find on Simply APRN.com with lectures, games, a simulated day in the life of an FNP, clinical pearls. Check it out to help you as you study! Give us feedback on what you like and what you would like to see more of.
LEGAL update with Margaret Bentz
March 22 2022
55 minutes
Margaret Benz gives us a legal update in the state of Missouri with the bills that are currently debated along with how you can help!
“Oh my aching head!!” a case study with Nina and Carol
April 2, 2022
23 minutes
Headaches are common complaints in family practice. Join Carol and Nina as they explore a case study involving a patient with c/o a headache!
“Be HAPPY” with Dr. Brandie Smalley
April 7, 2022
19 minutes
Dr. Smalley gives insightful tips on what becoming a psychiatric NP means.Dr. Smalley is a Psychiatric NP who is the program director for the psychiatric NP program at Maryville University. She has grown this program for the past 4 years along with practicing in her clinic. She gives insightful tips on what becoming a psychiatric NP means. She talks about the active learning eco-system at Maryville and how she has tried to make learning relate to the real world experience. Mental health has become a focused subject
“You are NEVER too old to learn!”- Exploring Health literacy with Dr. Kern
April 15, 2022
22 minutes
Dr. Smalley gives insightful tips on what becoming a psychiatric NP means. Dr. Smalley is a Psychiatric NP who is the program director for the psychiatric Throughout her career, Dr. Kern witnessed how a new diagnosis can overwhelm any individual, regardless of age or education level.Joanne Kern Ph.D., DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, is an assistant professor of nursing and the Coordinator of the Adult and Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Concentration at Maryville University. Prior to joining Maryville University, Dr. Kern maintained a clinical practice in neurosurgery in the metropolitan area.
“FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE”- What does that mean?
April 24, 2022
12 minutes
Explore what Functional Medicine is and how it can augment what you already know and are doing in Practice.
MASTER MEDS… Explore our new game!
April 29, 2022
10 minutes
Introducing a new game to help you learn how to categorize diabetic medications. Introducing a new game to help you learn how to categorize diabetic medications, learn their mechanism of action, and side effects.
Diagnose Me!
Episode 1
Abdominal Pain
May 30, 2022
25 minute
A new series of podcast. Explore a patient with acute abdominal pain and see what you think it is?
Make your study time more effective with Christine Graue
June 3, 2022
33 minutes
Join Nina and Carol with Christine Graue an expert in learning strategies. She will talk about best ways to learn all the immense amount of knowledge in practical doable ways. Learn how we are hardwired to learn through stories. Learn how we acquire knowledge and then connect it joining old knowledge with new knowledge. Make your study time more effective.
Coming Full Circle as a NP in Cardiology – Cheryl Hohe, ANP-BC
June 30, 2022
23 minutes
Cheryl started as a cardiology RN, became an NP. She completed her first years as a NP in Primary Care. She did full circle and is very happy as a NP in Cardiology.
Exploring the most helpful resources for NPs
July 27, 2022
30 minutes
Today we will talk about different resources that students and NPs alike will find most useful in the Resources section.
GeneSight what is it and how can you use this in practice?
August 3, 2022
16 minutes
GeneSight is a great tool to help you determine which SSRI/SSNRI/ antipsychotics, anxiety or pain meds match your patients DNA the best, as well as tell you if they are Folate deficient. Learn about Deplin and how that can help you as adjunct therapy!
“We are a force to be Reckoned with” with Margaret Benz
August 10, 2022
27 minutes
138,000 nurses strong in Missouri with 10,000 of them being advanced practice. Join Margaret Benz as she updates us on the primary results were and how they can affect Missouri NPs!
Struggling to write papers…. try PERRLA!
August 18, 2022
22 minutes
PERRLA makes citations easy using MLA or APA. Nina and Carol show you how easy it is to use in this episode.
Diagnose ME!
Episode 2
August 25, 2022
16 minutes
Join Nina and Carol as they figure out what the problem could be …. sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s not, and sometimes it has a hidden surprise!
Acute Care Track with Dr. Elizabeth Johns
September 1, 2022
23 minutes
Dr. Elizabeth Johns is the Acute Care Program Coordinator at Maryville University and she explores with us the world of Acute Care and what you need to know if you are going into this field.
Diagnose Me!
Episode 3
September 7, 2022
16 minutes
Add to your library of case studies. Explore with Nina and Carol what is going on with this 18 year old young man who just wants to keep running tract and does not know what is going on?
Let’s Make Elderberry Syrup!
September 15, 2022
17 minutes
Learn some natural ways you can stay healthy this winter with Nina and Carol. Explore Dr. Tierney- Low Dogs website and all the information she has to help you as a provider live the healthiest life
Diagnose Me!
Episode 4
September 22, 2022
17 minutes
“Oh my aching back” … solve the mystery with NIna and Carol.
From FNP to Psychiatric NP with Dr. Dianna Phares
September 29, 2022
23 minutes
If you are thinking of going into the psychiatric NP program OR going back to get this certificate you need to join us tonight! Dr. Dianna Phares tells us about her decision and what you can expect if you make this transition, how it can help you in general practice, and the unexpected joys of watching someone’s life transform.
From NP to DNP with Dr.Nina and Dr.Carol
October 4, 2022
19 minutes
Why do you want to become a DNP? Explore this topic with Nina and Carol and see what it can do for you in your practice and for your profession as nurse practitioners take the lead in implementing evidence based practice based on scientific inquiry!
Diagnose Me!
Episode 5
October 12, 2022
48 minutes
Explore interesting cases with Nina and Carol and learn some clinical pearls along the way.
Negotiating your First Contract
October 19, 2022
31 minutes
Nina and Carol explore the pitfalls of negotiating your first contract from first hand experience. They discuss the expertise of Caroline Buppert who has written many books on this subject and has a You Tube video to help you navigate that contract and legal issues. Have you thought about non-compete clauses, or “call duties”, what about reimbursement for licenses some are very expensive such as the DEA license. This is a great episode!
Diagnose Me!
Episode 6
November 06, 2022
20 minutes
Think Like a Provider
Join NIna and Carol and uncover the clues as they explore a 27 year old with chest pain.
Season 3
Welcome to SEASON 3!
January 13, 2023
7 minutes
Explore with Carol and Nina some new games on their website that will help BOTH RNs and NP students. ARE you the MED MASTER?
IMPOSTER SYNDROME with Mark Johnson, Pa
January 21, 2023
27 minutes
Exploring Imposter syndrome with Mark Johnson, PA
BURNOUT with Mark Johnson, Pa
January 28, 2023
40 minutes
Why are so many providers leaving our field? What exactly is burnout and how can we address it?
Diagnose Me!
Episode 7
February 10, 2023
9 minutes
Join us in solving another mystery of thinking like a provider. Follow the clues to uncover the diagnosis! What is causing this patients weakness and confusion?
Think Like A Provider – Colorectal Screening
February 13, 2023
15 minutes
Explore the topic of Colorectal screening and what has changed. What are non-invasive ways of screening? What is the difference between a yearly FIT screening and the FIT-DNA.
Stay up to date in your practice.
Diagnose Me!
Episode 8
February 24, 2023
7 minutes
Join us in solving another mystery of thinking like a provider. Follow the clues to uncover the diagnosis! What is causing this patients weakness and confusion?
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and helpful Apps
April 29, 2023
21 minutes
Nina and Carol discuss artificial intelligence as a tool for learning and diagnostics as well as many Apps that are FREE you can download to help you in your practice!
Tieraona Low Dog, MD Navigating this journey we call life
May 9, 2023
19 minutes
Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is a mother, wife, herbalist, educator, researcher, and medical doctor. She has trained hundreds of medical professionals as the Fellowship Director at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Low Dog was appointed by the President of the United States to serve on a White House policy commission and has received many awards from academia, public health, and industry, and has lectured at over 600 conference. We are honored she agreed to talk to us today as she imparts some of her wisdom. Find out why nurse practitioners need to understand and learn about herbs and the power of what they can do, as well as explore the relationship between provider and patient as they navigate this journey we call life! Visit her website for more information: https://www.drlowdog.com/