Episode 21: I Got Skills...or Not
The Dude Nurse Show
Skilled nursing is more comprehensive and medically intensive than non-skilled nursing, which is also known as home care: Skilled nursing Requires professional training and certification, and is often prescribed by a physician when a patient needs additional help. Skilled nurses provide medical care and assistance with recovery needs, such as medication, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Skilled nursing is often more rehabilitative and may be needed for patients with terminal illnesses, serious memory issues, or...
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Episode 20: The Hospice Low-down
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Hospice is a medically directed, interdisciplinary team-based program of services that focuses on patients nearing the end of life and their family. Hospice is the gold standard method of caring for people at the stage of a life-limiting illness when no further curative or life-prolonging therapy is available or wished to be pursued by a patient or family member. Hospice is not necessarily a place. Hospice is a philosophy of treatment and care designed to improve the comfort of patients and families facing the last chapter of life. It is designed to help patients when further attempts at...
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Episode 19: Ageing In Place
The Dude Nurse Show
According to NCOA research, nearly 95% of adults 60 and older have at least one chronic condition, while nearly 80% have two or more. Older adults are utilizing healthcare at astonishing rates when compared to the rest of the population. Now more than ever people want options...and they're out there. In this episode we dive into what it means to age in place and what options are available to assist in this endeavor.
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Episode 18: Nursing Burnout...What Is Causing This?
The Dude Nurse Show
Now, more than ever, nurses are leaving the profession at an astounding rate. What is even more alarming is that people are not choosing to go into the field of nursing to replenish those nurses that are leaving. Come with me as I take a deep dive into this nursing shortage phenomenon.
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Episode 17: Police Unprofessionalism
The Dude Nurse Show
I always find it strange when police are asked what is their name and badge number and they respond with "right here". Whether it is their departmental policy to identify is not the point; it is the courteous thing to do. By them not identifying or giving some smug answer such as "you tell me your name first" only serves to widen the gap between law enforcement and the public. Link to YouTube video of officer pulling his pistol on me:
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Episode 16: Hospital Closures Increasing Across the US
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Joe Biden and the policies of his administration have hurt America and Americans. Many people seem to think hospitals are immune to financial burdens...they're not! Many US hospitals are facing massive financial losses and are on the brink of closing for good. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Watch the president of National Nurses United contradict herself: https://www.newsnationnow.com/health/is-there-actually-nursing-shortage-in-us/#:~:text=The%20American%20Hospital%20Association%20quoted,isn%27t%20a%20nurse%20shortage.
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Episode 15: Health (don't) care
The Dude Nurse Show
Do you ever feel like you are not being heard when you go to the doctor or hospital? Me too! Tune in to this episode for an in depth look at some key reasons why we think this happens.
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Episode 14: Kiss My ASSault Rifle
The Dude Nurse Show
Everyday you hear liberals pushing for a "ban on assault rifles" and "fully semiautomatic guns". This is absolutely ridiculous since they cannot even get the names correct! Or they will say "we just want to ban all semiautomatic weapons"...that is 90% of every firearm in existence! How can the left characterize basically every firearm as an "assault rifle", except maybe a musket loaded rifle, and push for a ban! Stay tuned to find out more!
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Episode 13: Thinking Outside the Box for Weight Loss
The Dude Nurse Show
In this episode of The Dude Nurse Show I give some tips & tricks about losing weight, and dispel a few current myths about the "easy ways to lose weight fast." Tune in to learn more!
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Episode 12: The Truth About Vaccines
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There has been more controversy regarding vaccinations in the last 2-3 years than ever before. The government has clouded the heart of the issue, particularly as it relates to COVID-19 and the variants. Does the flu shot give me the flu? Do vaccines work? Can I get a vaccine? Should I get a vaccine? Tune into this episode to get some answers!
info_outlineIn this episode we examine how society tries to sterilize EVERYTHING!