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Ask Nurse Alice — Health & Fitness
Ask Nurse Alice

Health is personal. Healthcare is complicated. And sometimes you just need someone to help you make sense of it all.

Ask Nurse Alice is where we talk about the health issues that actually affect your life, from the latest medical news and changing healthcare policies to prevention, medications, mental health, relationships, aging, caregiving, and the everyday choices that influence how you feel.

Each week, Nurse Alice breaks down what’s happening in health and healthcare in a way that’s clear, relatable, and useful. What does that new study really mean for you? Should you be concerned about the health story everyone is talking about? What questions should you be asking at your next appointment? And how do you take better care of yourself when work, family, and life keep competing for your attention?

You’ll hear candid conversations with experts, newsmakers, and celebrity guests, along with personal conversations about the parts of health we don’t always talk about enough. Nothing is off the table when it comes to helping you better understand your body, your health and the healthcare system you depend on.

Some episodes will teach you something. Some will make you rethink something. Others may simply remind you that taking care of yourself deserves a place on your to-do list, too.

Real talk. Real health. Real life.

Ask Nurse Alice gives you the information, conversations, and practical takeaways to help you become a more informed and confident participant in your own health.

Copyright: © 2021 Nurse.org

Latest Episodes:

What Your Poop Says About Your Health (Susan Wong, Collorectal Health Expert) Apr 06, 2022

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Have you ever had a poop and looked at it after you wiped? If not, you should! Our colorectal health is not something we should ignore. Why is it so taboo to know what healthy poop should look like? Why does it sometimes float and sometimes sink? What does it mean when it changes colors or consistency? How many times should we be going? Discover the power of pooping.

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Nurse Susan Wong, a nurse of over 40 years specializing in colorectal health. She is the host of Butt Talks TV and is affectionately dubbed the “The Rear Admiral” and the “Butt Whisperer.” She is also the author of The Power of Pooping: A Cheeky Diet and Lifestyle Guide to End Constipation and Transform Your Health, a guide to living your best poop life.

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How To Deal With Working Mom Guilt As a Nurse: tips for parents to set boundaries and overcome it (with burnout expert, Diana Page MSN,RN, APRN) Apr 04, 2022

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After working tirelessly at the bedside caring for patients and working in high-stress conditions, many nurses have families they must return to and continue to care for. How can I as a nurse protect myself, my time, and energy so I can enjoy my life outside my shift? How does one successfully juggle the stressors and demands of work and still have the energy to take care of our family at home?

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Diana Page, an outpatient neurology nurse practitioner, burnout expert, and mentor helping exhausted nursing professionals have optimal work-life balance through mentorship, education, empowerment, and community. She founded Selfcare Catalyst LLC in 2020 and has helped dozens of nurses find fulfillment outside of work and clarity on their place in nursing.

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What it's Like To Be a Male Nurse and Why It's a Great Career For Men (with Jake and Felino of The Murses Station Podcast) Mar 31, 2022

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Nursing is a great career choice due to the high demand for nurses, career stability and growth opportunities, well as a high average salary and work-life flexibility. It's also a profession that has historically been predominately female. And while that's changing - has it changed fast enough considering only 12% of nurses are male? What is it like being a male nurse? And why does it seem like many gravitate to certain specialties?

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Jake Vizcarra and FelinoTaruc, hosts of The Murses Station where two murses talk about real nursing problems! They talk about their journeys as ICU travel nurses, what it's like to be a flight nurse, the male nurse experience, and how a bro fest day at work turned into their podcast show The Murses Station.

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When does a dental issue become a medical emergency? (with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Porchia James) Mar 28, 2022

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I know toothaches can sometimes feel like emergencies but are they? The mouth is a major entryway for bacteria and infection and is clearly essential for a patent airway. So how do we as nurses know which dental issues are emergencies that need to be handled right away and which ones can wait for the outpatient dental office?

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Porchia James who talks about acute oral and dental patient issues that require immediate attention that nurses shouldn't ignore. As well Dr. Porchia discusses how she balances ER consultations, her private practice, "About Face Oral & Facial Surgery", and being owner of PHRESH by Dr. Porchia, a luxury medical apparel line., wife and mother.

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Common Feet Problems For Nurses and How To Avoid The Pain (with Dr. Ebonie of TLC's "My Feet Are Killing Me) Mar 24, 2022

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A day in the life of a nurse can involve long hours of standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy items from point A to point B, which can cause stress on our legs and feet. To avoid work-related health and feet problems, it's important that nurses take proper care of their feet. And while we're thinking about our own feet, let's not forget those of our patients. They may not come in for primary foot issues but the legs and feet can tell you a lot about your patient's health status. Do they hurt? Are they cold? Do they have numbness or tingling? Are they discolored? Are they swollen? Are the toenail beds pale, discolored, or thick? A patient's feet may give you important information you need to properly take care of your patient as a whole.

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Dr. Ebonie is a licensed podiatrist aka foot and ankle surgeon behind the hit TLC television series “My Feet Are Killing Me.” She works with all types of foot and ankle ailments with a specialty in foot and ankle reconstruction and diabetic limb salvage.

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Nurse Creates 'Gig Worker' App For Nurses To Book Shifts Directly With Facilities (Will Patterson, former ICU nurse, and CEO of CareRev) Mar 22, 2022

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Have you ever wanted the ability to choose when and where you work and build your own flexible schedule? Maybe you have to work around a busy school or spouse schedule? Perhaps the babysitter isn't always available? Or maybe you work a full-time job and want to add a few shifts elsewhere? Or maybe you want to work when you feel like it and don't want to be bothered by a recruiter or administrative person asking for your availability weeks in advance and/or pressuring you to work on days that you were once available but on the day of, change your mind and don't want to work. Or the flip side of that is, the party plans changed and now you're available last minute. And most places ask for a minimum amount of shifts as a requirement that you don't want to commit to. What's the best way to work when this is you?

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Will Patterson, former ICU nurse, and CEO of CareRev, a marketplace platform that seamlessly connects healthcare facilities and local, flexible healthcare professionals. Hospitals, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities post open shifts. Qualified healthcare professionals discover and book shifts from the CareRev app. No staffing agencies. No travel contracts. No maximums or minimums. Will also shares his journey from ICU nurse to entrepreneur.

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Medical Marijuana: How To Educate & Empower Patients (with Ashley Wynn-Grimes BSN, RN, Founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions, LLC) Mar 14, 2022

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Medical marijuana has been a hot topic for several years. First legalized in California in 1996, now more than two-thirds of U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized it for medical treatments and more are considering bills to do the same. Then in 2012 Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize it for recreational use, and in a similar fashion, while only 18 states currently approve it recreationally, other states are expected to do the same.

But sadly healthcare has not done a great job with educating our healthcare professionals with this changing policy. How many of us fully understand the benefits and risks of cannabis? How is it consumed? How is it dosed? How does it work? What are the side effects? When should it be added to the care plan? And even for our patients using it recreationally and even sometimes illegally - how do we educate people around usage to keep them safe?

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Ashley Wynn-Grimes BSN, RN is the Founder of Cannabis Nursing Solutions, LLC, Executive Director Of Cannabis Patient Advocacy Association. Wynn-Grimes, a registered nurse for more than 12 years, is dedicated to empowering patients and nursing professionals to make informed medical cannabis care choices with impactful educational medical programs that also serve to promote diverse representation and medical equality in cannabis.

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The State of Nursing report Mar 10, 2022

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If the past two years have taught the world anything, it's that nurses are not okay. Nurses are burned out, many leaving the profession and for several reasons including having to work short-staffed in stressful, demanding, and hazardous conditions while being underpaid, undervalued, and overworked often at the risk of their own physical and mental health being. So of course the nursing shortage (which in fact existed well before COVID) has now been exacerbated and accelerated. So now what???

In this episode Nurse Alice shares, some of the findings of the "This is the State of Nursing" Report by Nurse.org where nearly 1,500 nurses were surveyed to find out how they felt about the past year and to get the real reasons behind the nursing shortage. They were asked about the real issues they are facing every day during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why did we do a survey? To capture qualitative and quantitative data to better understand the current state of the nursing workforce. If we want to resolve the nursing shortage, we need to fully understand the systemic and underlying issues and work with hospital leadership, nursing allies, and politicians to create solutions that address the issues plaguing the profession.

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The Mastectomy Intimate Wear All Nurses Should Know About Mar 08, 2022

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More than 100,000 U.S. women undergo some form of mastectomy each year. It is typically performed to treat breast cancer, but, in some cases, it is performed to prevent the risk of breast cancer. But what about life after the mastectomy?

For some women after breast cancer and mastectomy, it can leave them feeling a void and having a desire to restore their natural-looking breasts. While this is sometimes possible with breast reconstructive surgery there are options and interim products that can help women feel whole, feminine, and confident again.

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Jasmine Jones, founder of Myya, the first direct to consumer, insurance-billable, and inclusive intimates/prosthetics brand for anyone post-mastectomy. Inspired by her grandmother's battle with breast cancer and limited mastectomy care, Jasmine launched Myya during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the goal to upend traditional healthcare’s approach to post-mastectomy care by adding a fresh perspective to an antiquated industry and breaking down stigmas around mastectomy care in the process.

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How To Ace Your Nurse Job Interview (with Amanda Guarniere, "The Resume RX") Mar 03, 2022

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The job-hunting process can be a tedious and daunting process especially when hundreds of other nurses are applying for the same position. After submitting your job application, it's usually a hurry up and wait game as hospitals and health care employers sift through hundreds of resumes. So how can you make your resume stand out and get recognized? And once you get the phone call from the recruiter to move forward with an interview - how can you best prepare yourself to ace the interview? Then once face to face with the hiring manager what are some of the things you should and shouldn't say during the interview?

In this episode Nurse Alice speaks with Amanda Guarniere, an Ivy-league educated Nurse Practitioner and Career Mentor who helps nursing professionals find, land, and love their dream jobs. She is the founder of The Résumé Rx as well as The NP Society, a professional membership community that focuses on helping NPs thrive in the clinical setting and beyond, not to mention she is the host of the Nurse Becoming Podcast.

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