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The Conversing Nurse podcastLabor & Delivery Nurse, Christine DanielSend us a textHave you ever wanted to know what a labor and delivery nurse does? Well, in this episode, Christine Daniel, a labor and delivery nurse for over two decades tells us all about the highs and lows of this interesting nursing specialty. The lows? Well, the pace is fast, you can stand for long periods, it's very physical and there’s dealing with loss, as well as the social issues surrounding pregnancy. But then there are the highs: the individuality of each delivery experience, the challenge of the operating room, the thrill of lea...
2025-09-2442 min
RNegadeAdvocating for Change: The Journey from Nurse to Educator w. Matt Norman🎙 In this RNegade podcast episode, Matt Norman, a seasoned nurse and educator, dives into the challenges faced by nurses and the need for systemic reform in nursing education and healthcare. Matt shares personal anecdotes about his journey, emphasizing the importance of person-centered care and self-care for nurses. We discuss the rise of per diem and travel nursing as a response to institutional challenges and advocate for a more supportive and flexible approach in nursing education. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of personal well-being and professional performance, calling for systemic changes to improve nurse retention and patient care.
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2025-08-211h 24RNegadeTransforming Trauma: The Role of Somatic Nursing and DBT in Modern Healthcare w. Emily KnifeIn this episode of the RNegade Podcast, hosts Karen and Wendy engage with Emily Knife, the "mother of somatic nursing." The discussion focuses on innovative approaches to nursing and mental health, particularly through somatic nursing and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Emily shares her personal journey, emphasizing the importance of integrating body awareness and mindfulness into nursing care. She outlines the four essential components of DBT: mindfulness, emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, and crisis intervention. The episode highlights the transformative potential of these practices in addressing mental health issues and improving overall well-being for both patients and healthcare providers.
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2025-08-0459 minRNegadeUnlocking the Endocannabinoid System: A Nurse's Guide to Cannabis Education and Patient Care with Dr. Carey CadiuexIn this podcast episode, the discussion centered around the endocannabinoid system (ECS), the benefits of cannabinoids, and the critical need for educating healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, about these topics. The episode featured Dr. Carey Cadieux, an endocannabinoid expert.
GET NURSING CES FOR THIS EPISODE HEREhttps://rnegade.thinkific.com/courses/endocannabinoid
Introduction to Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System (00:00:00)
Discussion on the lack of education about cannabis in nursing and medical schools, highlighting the endocannabinoid system.
The Stigma Surrounding Cannabis (00:00:46)
Speakers express shock at the ongoing stigma related to cannabis use...
2025-07-211h 18
The Conversing Nurse podcastSummer Series: Research 101- Part THREESend us a textWelcome back to Part Three of our Summer Series on Research 101! I'm once again joined by Chris Patty here in my recording closet. In Part One, we explored the history of research, Chris defined what research truly means, and we had some insightful discussions about nursing literature. An important takeaway from that episode was Chris's enthusiasm for AI and its potential in our field.In Part Two, we shifted our focus to developing the research protocol, particularly before presenting it to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Chris helped demystify the IRB...
2025-07-161h 15
The Conversing Nurse podcastSummer Series: Research 101-Part TWOSend us a textWelcome back to the summer series, Research 101, this is Part Two. I'm once again joined in my closet by Chris Patty, and you may be wondering who I let in my closet, The answer would be only those closest to me and Chris is my brother, so he qualifies.Last week in Part One, we covered the history of research, what research really means, a little about nursing literature, and a lot about the incorporation of AI in our field. If you missed it, I highly recommend tuning in!...
2025-07-091h 09
The Conversing Nurse podcastSummer Series: Research 101- Part OneSend us a textWell, the long-awaited summer series Research 101 is finally here. I know you have heard me talking about it quite frequently. I just had to schedule some time with my guest, Chris Patty and once we sat down it flowed very nicely. Let me just bring you up to speed on Chris. You may remember that Chris was my guest for the 4th episode of this podcast and for the 100th episode he turned the tables and interviewed me and it's always a pleasure sitting down with Chris. But way back in t...
2025-07-021h 18RNegadeCompassion & Presence: How Spirituality Can Transform Patient Health w. Dr. Irma Elizabeth DiazIn this episode of the RNegade Podclass, we engaged in a profound discussion with Rabbi Diaz about the intersection of spirituality, personal growth, and healthcare. This episode delved into the transformative power of human connection, the importance of understanding one's history and identity, and the role of spirituality in fostering overall well-being.
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Connection and Humanity (00:00:00)
Discussion on the importance of deep human connections to prevent atrocities.
Biochemical Benefits of Connection (00:02:10)
Explanation of how connection positively affects our biochemistry and mental health.
Living in the Present (00:03:23)
The sig...
2025-07-011h 14RNegadeNavigating Nursing: An Adventure Thru Anxiety, Advocacy, and Nursepreneurship w. Sarah Michelle BoesIn this RNegade podclass episode, Karen & Wendy engage in a heartfelt conversation with Sarah Michelle Boes, a nurse and educator, who shares her transformative journey. Sarah discusses her transition from traditional teaching to online education during the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of starting a business, and the importance of authenticity. She recounts the emotional experience of selling her business while pregnant and coping with her daughter's severe congenital heart defect.
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https://rnegade.thinkific.com/courses/navigating-nursing
Following Your Purpose (00:00:48)
Discussion on the importance of following one's purpose and mentorship in...
2025-06-231h 26RNegadeLearning From A Nurse Who Can't Stop Learning Beyond Her Scope Of Practice w. Dr. Irina KoyfmanIn this episode of the RNegade Podclass, Dr. Irina Koyfman, a clinician, board member, author, and expert in AI in medicine, discusses her diverse experiences and insights. The conversation covers the integration of AI in healthcare, emphasizing its role in enhancing clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. Dr. Koyfman highlights the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and the human element in nursing. The episode also explores themes of emotional intelligence, stress management, and the need for a holistic approach to patient care.
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https://rnegade.thinkific.com/courses/learning-from-a-nurse
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2025-06-091h 01
Smarter Not HarderThe Study That Healed Chronic Fatigue Using Only the Mind ft. Karen DiMarco | SNH Podcast #125What if healing didn't start with supplements, but with a shift in thought? In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr sits down with renegade nurse and educator Karen DiMarco to explore how psychosocial stress, identity, and hypervigilance can create—or dissolve—chronic illness. Karen shares her personal health journey, the groundbreaking chronic fatigue study she co-led, and why our thoughts may be the most overlooked variable in healing. Join us as we delve into: The story behind Karen's recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome Her radical 8-week study that helped pati...
2025-05-281h 05RNegadeThe Secrets to Health Optimization: Bridging Conventional & Alternative Medicine w. Dr. Scott SherrIn this episode of the RNegade Podcast, we discuss hyperbaric therapy, integrative medicine, and health optimization with board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Scott Sherr. Scott Sherr shares his journey from growing up in a chiropractor's practice to becoming an expert in hyperbaric medicine. Dr. Sherr emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach, integrating psychological and physical health for effective treatment. The conversation covers foundational health principles, the role of intuition in clinical practice, and the significance of optimizing mitochondrial function before hyperbaric therapy. The episode highlights the interconnectedness of health and the value of addressing both mental and physical...
2025-05-191h 16RNegadeSaying "No" As A Complete Sentence w. Michelle Harris @ The Conversing Nurse Podcast🎙 On this RNegade episode, we engage in a lively discussion about the nursing profession with Michelle Harris, a retired nurse and host of the "The Conversing Nurse" podcast. The conversation highlights the challenges nurses face, including burnout and systemic issues within healthcare, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Michelle shares her journey from nursing to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of self-care and advocacy for change. The episode underscores the value of nurses, the need for systemic reforms, and the potential of podcasts as educational tools.
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Introduction of Michel...
2025-05-051h 13
Neuroveda Podcast for Complex HealthYou can now earn continuing Education CreditsWe're thrilled to announce that our podcasts now qualify for Nursing Continuing Education (CE) credits through RNegade.pro! Nurses can now not only gain valuable insights and practical knowledge from our episodes but also earn CE credits while listening.RNegade is not your typical nursing CE provider. RNegade believes that nurses are more than just caregivers—they’re innovators, leaders, and change-makers. That’s why RNegade is committed to breaking the mold of traditional CE by offering content that goes beyond the status quo and inspires nurses to learn and think differently. They are about pushing boundaries, explorin...
2025-04-2902 minRNegadeAyurveda, The Science Of Life, Understood Health Before We Invented Stress w. Dr. Gillian EhrlichIn this podclass episode, we're talking with Dr. Gillian Ehrlich, a nurse practitioner with a doctorate and an expert in Ayurveda. Gillian shares insights on the interconnectedness of mind and body, emphasizing the impact of thoughts on physical health. She explains the Ayurvedic concepts of doshas—vata, pitta, and kapha—and their influence on individual health. The episode highlights Gillian's commitment to personalized care for comprehensive wellness. Gillian shows us how this ancient system still delivers modern solutions for nurses, patients, and humans who are totally fried.
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2025-04-271h 10RNegadeThe Greatest Power of Nursing: Trusting Your Intuition w. Jennifer Johnson, Nursing Intuition🎙 In this RNegade podcast episode, we dive into the critical role of intuition in nursing, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Johnson, a nurse with 17 years of experience, shares her journey and emphasizes the importance of intuition in patient care. She discusses her upcoming book, Nursing Intuition: How to Trust our Gut, Save Your Sanity, and Survive Your Career, which combines intuition with scientific evidence, and highlights the need for recognizing intuition as a vital component of nursing education. The conversation also explores the challenges faced by new nurses, the significance of mentorship, and the potential for positive change wit...
2025-04-1459 minRNegadeDon't Be Afraid To Biohack Yourself ... Cycling Hormones With Karen Martel🎙In this podcast episode, we explore menopause, focusing on misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the importance of cycling hormones. The conversation covers the historical context of HRT, emphasizes the benefits of estradiol, discusses the popularity of the book "The Great Menopause Myth" and the need for individualized hormone therapy. EARN NURSING CES FOR THIS EPISODE HEREhttps://rnegade.thinkific.com/courses/biohack-yourself👉Introduction to Menopause Myth (00:00:02)Discussion on the misconception that menopause is a myth. Discussion on the significance of cycling hormones and curren...
2025-04-0359 min
RNegadeFrom Bedside To Bytes: Revolutionizing Nursing With Technology with Cheryl Field🎙In this podcast episode, host Karen engages with Cheryl Field, an expert in nursing informatics, to discuss the integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Cheryl shares her unconventional journey into nursing and emphasizes the critical role of nurses in developing and implementing technological solutions. She highlights the importance of nurses' involvement in creating effective AI models and stresses the need for responsible AI use. Cheryl encourages nurses to actively participate in technological advancements, find their voice within the professional community, and embrace opportunities to shape the future of healthcare. The episode serves as a motivational call to...
2025-03-191h 26
RNegadeThe Ageless Athlete: How This Health Guru is Improving Health & Defying AgingIn this RNegade podclass episode, Karen DiMarco speaks with Dawn Westrum, a nutritionist and extreme athlete, discussing unconventional health practices. Dawn shares her journey from traditional nutrition to muscle testing and energy healing, emphasizing the importance of listening to the body. She recounts her experiences with extreme sports and how emotional release has improved her physical performance. Dawn explains her unique approach, including the use of an Oligoscan device for nutrient analysis and the significance of diet and micronutrients. The episode highlights the interconnectedness of physical and emotional health, encouraging listeners to explore holistic methods for well-being.
2025-02-171h 05
The Thyroid Fixer496. THE Marriage Saving Episode: How to Talk to your Partner about Hard Things, Especially your HEALTH!I’m joined by the incredible Kelly Clements, a relationship expert who’s here to offer invaluable insights on fixing marriages, especially when health issues throw a wrench in the works. We peel back the layers of communication barriers, particularly when discussing personal struggles like thyroid and hormone problems with your partner. Kelly highlights how unsaid words can create invisible barriers in relationships, exacerbating stress, which we all know can wreak havoc on our health. So, if your partner has ever responded to your struggles with, "Just suck it up," this is the episode you need to tune into!
2025-02-0746 min
RNegadeFat, Frustrated & Tired No More | Revolutionizing Testing, Diagnosis & Treatment Thyroid DysfunctionIn this episode of RNegades, the discussion centers on Dr. Amie Hornaman's journey with hypothyroidism and her transition to functional medicine. Dr. Amie shares her struggles with mis-diagnoses and ineffective treatments until she found a practitioner who listened and provided the right care. The conversation highlights the importance of comprehensive thyroid testing, the impact of stress on health, and the need for personalized treatment plans. Dr. Amie emphasizes the significance of validating patients' experiences and advocates for a holistic approach to healthcare. The episode encourages listeners to seek knowledgeable practitioners and take charge of their health.
2025-01-2056 min
RNegadeThe Healing Potential Of Peptides & Perspective w. Nathalie NiddamIn this episode of the RNegade Podcast, host Karen DiMarco and guest Nathalie Niddam, host of the Longevity Podcast, delve into innovative approaches to health and wellness. The discussion emphasizes the body's self-healing capabilities, the impact of mindset on health, and the potential of peptides like BPC 157 and TB 500 in healing. The episode underscores the importance of empowering individuals to take charge of their health and the need for a broader, integrative perspective in healthcare.🎙 GET Nursing CES for this podclass herehttps://rnegade.thinkific.com/courses/healing-potential-peptides-harnessing-internal-pharmarcy👉...
2025-01-021h 08
RNegadeInnovative Education for the Next Nursing GenerationStephanee Beggs, an ER nurse who has taken continuing nursing education not just to a new level, but with her educational platform, RN Explained, she’s has moved it over to a whole new planet where common sense and practical application is an art form. In this podcast Stephanee shares her unconventional journey into nursing and her efforts to support nursing students and new grad nurses to bridge the gap between the textbook and the patient bedside, building a career that reflects her passion as the founder of “RN Explained.” She emphasizes the importance of understanding core nursing concepts and ad...
2024-12-2051 minRNegadeThe Heart of Rapid Response NursingThis PodClass introduces Sarah Lorenzini’s Rapid Response RN podcast series to the RNegade CE library, exploring the role and sharing the clinical expertise of Rapid Response nurses. Participants will gain technical expertise required to identify and manage rapidly deteriorating patients, with an emphasis on a compassionate, human-centered approach to its application. Through real-life case studies, reflective practice, and expert insights, learners will deepen their clinical reasoning skills, reinforce key physiological assessments, and cultivate resilience and empathy in high-stress environments.Sarah Lorenzini is a seasoned leader and educator in Emergency and Rapid Response nursing, devoted mother of fi...
2024-12-131h 03RNegadeStress Mitigation "Abreatheiated"This course aims to familiarize nurses with the Ultradian Rhythms - specifically the Basic Activity Rest Cycle (B.R.A.C), the consequences of ignoring the body’s signals to rest during an ‘Ultradian Trough,’ and provide teachable strategies & breathing techniques to not only mitigate the long-term effects of accumulated Ultradian Stress, but harness our natural rhythms to maximize resilience, health, and performance at work and in our personal lives.🎙 GET NURSES CES FOR THIS PODCLASSrnegade.thinkific.com/courses/take/Ultradian-abreathiated👉 Introduction to Renegade (00:00:01)Karen introd...
2024-11-191h 27RNegadeMaking Midlife MavensIn this episode of the RNegade Podcast, the host and co-hosts discuss the complexities of hormonal health, focusing on menopause. They welcome Karen Martell, an expert in nutrition and female hormones, who shares her personal journey with hormonal dysfunction and menopause. Karen emphasizes the importance of self-education and advocacy for women, highlighting the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and lifestyle changes. The episode aims to empower nurses with knowledge to better support their patients, stressing the need for personalized care and the significance of understanding hormonal imbalances. The conversation encourages proactive health management and continuous learning.
2024-11-1859 min
RNegadeTake A Breath . . . The Simple Secrets of Breathing For Well-Being & Patient Care🎙 In this episode of the RNegade Podcast, Ed Harrold delves into his transformative journey through yoga and breathwork, discussing their profound impact on his life, athletic training, and overall well-being. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining autonomic balance throughout the day to enhance performance and improve sleep quality. Ed shares practical breathing exercises for athletes, weight loss, and emotional regulation, highlighting how conscious breath control can reprogram stress responses and foster personal growth. The conversation underscores the interconnectedness of body and mind, promoting discernment, self-care, and lifelong learning for holistic health and vitality.👉 GET NURSIN...
2024-11-0552 minRNegadeCommunity Based Initiatives & Adventures in Common Sense - A Southern Gentleman Leaves His Home to Learn How to Save ItDo you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://myportal.pro/Guest: Zack Cooper
2023-08-2454 min
RNegadeA Ministry for Mavericks - How the Courage to Pursue the Unconventional Transformed an Art Major into a Pioneer in the Nurse Coaching FieldDo you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.proGuest: Keith Carlson
2023-06-051h 06RNegadeKickstart My Heart #7 - Dave Perry: An ER Nurse’s JourneyListen to part 7 of the Kickstart My Heart Summit by RescueRN and RNegade.You can get 7 free CEs listening to this series, all you need to do is register via the link below to get full access and instructions on how to sign up... https://www.rnegade.pro/kickstartKickstart My Heart – The Essential Guide to a Nurse’s Code Blue Competency. Kickstart My Heart is a joint venture between Rescue RN – developing training programs to help nurses optimize their Code Blue performance, and RNegade – revolutionizing continuing nursing education to make it relevant, entertaining, and convenien...
2023-04-2959 minRNegadeKickstart My Heart #6 - Sibyl Venas: A High-Risk OB/GYN Nurse’s JourneyListen to part 6 of the Kickstart My Heart Summit by RescueRN and RNegade.You can get 7 free CEs listening to this series, all you need to do is register via the link below to get full access and instructions on how to sign up... https://www.rnegade.pro/kickstartKickstart My Heart – The Essential Guide to a Nurse’s Code Blue Competency. Kickstart My Heart is a joint venture between Rescue RN – developing training programs to help nurses optimize their Code Blue performance, and RNegade – revolutionizing continuing nursing education to make it relevant, entertaining, and convenien...
2023-04-2950 minRNegadeKickstart My Heart #5 - Maggie Ortiz: A Critical Care/Legal Nurse’s JourneyListen to part 5 of the Kickstart My Heart Summit by RescueRN and RNegade.You can get 7 free CEs listening to this series, all you need to do is register via the link below to get full access and instructions on how to sign up... https://www.rnegade.pro/kickstartKickstart My Heart – The Essential Guide to a Nurse’s Code Blue Competency. Kickstart My Heart is a joint venture between Rescue RN – developing training programs to help nurses optimize their Code Blue performance, and RNegade – revolutionizing continuing nursing education to make it relevant, entertaining, and convenien...
2023-04-291h 06RNegadeKickstart My Heart #4 - Mackenzie Young: A Medical Surgical Travel Nurse’s JourneyListen to part 4 of the Kickstart My Heart Summit by RescueRN and RNegade.You can get 7 free CEs listening to this series, all you need to do is register via the link below to get full access and instructions on how to sign up... https://www.rnegade.pro/kickstartKickstart My Heart – The Essential Guide to a Nurse’s Code Blue Competency. Kickstart My Heart is a joint venture between Rescue RN – developing training programs to help nurses optimize their Code Blue performance, and RNegade – revolutionizing continuing nursing education to make it relevant, entertaining, and convenien...
2023-04-2958 minRNegadeKickstart My Heart #3 - Sarah Lorenzini: A Rapid Response Nurse’s JourneyListen to part 3 of the Kickstart My Heart Summit by RescueRN and RNegade.You can get 7 free CEs listening to this series, all you need to do is register via the link below to get full access and instructions on how to sign up... https://www.rnegade.pro/kickstartKickstart My Heart – The Essential Guide to a Nurse’s Code Blue Competency. Kickstart My Heart is a joint venture between Rescue RN – developing training programs to help nurses optimize their Code Blue performance, and RNegade – revolutionizing continuing nursing education to make it relevant, entertaining, and convenien...
2023-04-2958 minRNegadeKickstart My Heart #2 - Jeff Schiller: An USAF flight Nurse’s JourneyListen to part 2 of the Kickstart My Heart Summit by RescueRN and RNegade.You can get 7 free CEs listening to this series, all you need to do is register via the link below to get full access and instructions on how to sign up... https://www.rnegade.pro/kickstartKickstart My Heart – The Essential Guide to a Nurse’s Code Blue Competency. Kickstart My Heart is a joint venture between Rescue RN – developing training programs to help nurses optimize their Code Blue performance, and RNegade – revolutionizing continuing nursing education to make it relevant, entertaining, and convenien...
2023-04-291h 02RNegadeKickstart My Heart #1 - Melanie Perry: An OR Nurse’s JourneyListen to part 1 of the Kickstart My Heart Summit by RescueRN and RNegade.You can get 7 free CEs listening to this series, all you need to do is register via the link below to get full access and instructions on how to sign up... https://www.rnegade.pro/kickstartKickstart My Heart – The Essential Guide to a Nurse’s Code Blue Competency. “Kickstart My Heart” is a joint venture between Rescue RN – developing training programs to help nurses optimize their Code Blue performance, and RNegade – revolutionizing continuing nursing education to make it relevant, entertaining, and convenient.
2023-04-291h 09RNegadeFixing the Frame - Reframing Patients as Consumers of Healthcare Empowered to Demand the Standard of CareDo you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.proGuest: Matthew Zachary
2023-04-241h 07
RNegadeA NURSE IN SHINING ARMOR - the Advocate for NursesDo you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.proGuest: Maggie Ortiz
2023-04-031h 16
RNegadeThe Ninja Nurse - How To Protect Yourself In The Patient LandmineDo you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.proGuest: Melissa Cortez
2023-03-201h 09RNegadeTHE WIND IN YOUR SCRUBS - How to tap into greater levels of creativity, resilience and health through allowing over efforting.Do you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.proGuest: Barbara Patterson
2023-03-081h 17
RNegadeSMUG SOBRIETY: A nurse uses common sense to expose the myths, marketing, and consequences of alcohol use to find her way home to herself.Do you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.proGuest: Amanda Adams
2023-02-201h 08
RNegadeA FULL CUP: The Essential Characteristics of a Great NurseDo you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.proCEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.pro
2023-02-131h 06RNegadeTHE SECRET INGREDIENTS: How empathy, mindfulness, and awareness of thought can upgrade connection in the nursing profession from leadership to patient care.Do you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.pro (No Cost to Sign Up!)CEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.pro
2023-01-3039 min
RNegadeDUDE, IT’S SIMPLE MATH: A nurse with a common sense remedy for nurse staffing and student shortages is pushing the needle against the gravity of the status quo (if only someone will listen.)Do you want to earn your CE for listening to this episode? Sign up by using this link https://myportal.pro (No Cost to Sign Up!)CEs for nursed who don’t just do what they are told. Created for nurses with exquisite taste in what feeds their brain, lights their flame, and occupies their precious time.We call it, RNegade! We offer easy, on demand, and last minute online CEs for nurses in healthcare. Visit our website: https://www.rnegade.pro
2023-01-231h 21
The Nurse Keith ShowThe Excitement, Challenges, and Satisfaction of Rapid Response NursingOn episode 401 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Sarah Lorenzini, an expert Rapid Response Nurse Educator and the host of the awesome "Rapid Response RN" podcast. In the course of this inspiring conversation, Keith and Sarah discuss the magic, excitement, challenges, and professional satisfaction of rapid response nursing. Bringing clarity, comfort, hope, and calm is something Sarah loves providing her patients when they're at their most vulnerable and frightened, and she also deeply enjoys being a rapid response nurse educator. If you find rapid response nursing and trauma fascinating — whether it's your chosen car...
2022-12-2358 min
Nurse Podcast ChannelRNegade: A nurse with the courage to unshackle her voice has the power to save her patient’s life, transform her career, and revolutionize her profession.When you hear Rose’s (“Rosie’s”) voice, you might think she is not a formidable individual. You’d be dead wrong. Once an evidence clerk for the FBI and then a nurse and finally a patient advocate, Rosie shares her story of fighting for others’ rights by both problem solving and advocacy. Join RNegade Podcasters Antra and Karen as they explore the importance of finding your voice.Get a CE for listening to this episode via https://www.rnegade.pro-| The Nurse Podcast Channel is made possible with support from IHI. Learn m...
2022-12-201h 12
Nurse Podcast ChannelRNegade: How redefining stress can improve health, productivity, and human potential.Being successful looks, sounds, and appears to be awesome! What many don’t see is the constant battles with stress that the individual faces which can cause personal turmoil and breakdowns. Luke Mathers, a former optometrist conglomerate owner turned coach, takes our hosts Antra and Karen through his journey of understanding how to overcome stress and how it can apply to everyone, especially those in the health profession. Get a CE for listening to this episode via https://www.rnegade.pro-| The Nurse Podcast Channel is made possible with support from IHI...
2022-12-061h 19
The Nurse Keith ShowIntroducing Nurse Keith's New "21st Century Nursing" PodcastIntroducing 21st-Century Nursing, a new nursing podcast brought to you by a partnership between Aspen University and Nurse Keith. Please tune in right here to hear episode 1 of this exciting new addition to the world of nurse podcasts hosted by one of nursing's podcasting trailblazers.21st-Century Nursing focuses on the forces shaping the evolution of nursing, as well as the change-makers, trailblazers, and innovators who are propelling the profession into the future. The show features high-profile guests who are expert nurses and nursing leaders doing important and meaningful work in the world, and it delivers stories, inspiration...
2022-12-0632 min
RNegadeTHE COURAGE TO QUESTIONWhen you hear Rose’s (“Rosie’s”) voice, you might think she is not a formidable individual. You’d be dead wrong. Once an evidence clerk for the FBI and then a nurse and finally a patient advocate, Rosie shares her story of fighting for others’ rights by both problem solving and advocacy. Join RNegade Podcasters Antra and Karen as they explore the importance of finding your voice.Get a CE for listening to this episode via https://www.rnegade.pro
2022-11-301h 12
RNegadeNURSEBRAIN: A nurse brings an idea to fruition to revolutionize patient safety, the nursing profession, and his life as a nursepreneur.Becoming a nurse is eye opening to the issues the current healthcare system faces. As a nurse you have a choice: live with it or change it. Samu Mhlambi embraced the latter. As a registered nurse, Samu discovered a way to help nurses perform their jobs more efficiently, effectively, and with less stress thus saving both patients’ lives and reducing nurse burnout. Please join RNegade’s hosts Antra and Karen through his journey of becoming a nursepreneur. Get a CE for listening to this episode via https://www.rnegade.pro
2022-11-221h 06
The Most Important MedicineCircling Back to Ourselves with Antra Boyd, RN and Karen DiMarco, RNThe nurses are in the house! Join Dr. Amy with nurses Antra Boyd and Karen DiMarco of RNegade as we have some deep conversations about trauma in the field of nursing. These women are real, loving, disrupters in the world of healthcare. RNegadeKAREN DIMARCO Karen DiMarco is a bit of a wild card. She believes that authenticity serves as the laxative for connection, communication, and inspiration. She writes her bio in the 3rd person like a normal arsehole, but she’ll tell you about it (see what she did there?) Curiosity is her...
2022-11-1649 min
RNegadeFINDING DIAMONDS IN MANURE: How redefining stress can improve health, productivity, and human potential.Being successful looks, sounds, and appears to be awesome! What many don’t see is the constant battles with stress that the individual faces which can cause personal turmoil and breakdowns. Luke Mathers, a former optometrist conglomerate owner turned coach, takes our hosts Antra and Karen through his journey of understanding how to overcome stress and how it can apply to everyone, especially those in the health profession. Get a CE for listening to this episode via https://www.rnegade.pro
2022-11-101h 19
Nurse Podcast ChannelRNegade: Disrupting age old problems in healthcareIn this podcast, Karen and Antra sit down with Zach Smith, a nurse entrepreneur based out of Oregon. They run the gamut in this conversation, covering the early struggles that Zach encountered in his early career. This includes the fractured methods used to pathwork together a preceptorship, feeling like you’re not fitting in, the animosity you can be faced with when you dare to ask a physician a question, to ultimately finding his nursing niche in mental health.The conversation then dives into the pitfalls that exist in the current nursing school world. Nurses are woefully prepa...
2022-11-101h 20
Don't Eat Your Young: A Nursing PodcastLearning Like a Renegade with Antra Boyd and Karen DiMarcoAntra Boyd met Karen DiMarco when Karen was teaching nurses how to work and advocate for our patients by thinking outside the box. Through that chance meeting, they formed a company called RNegade. They are changing the way that nurses and others learn and make it fun and informative. RNegade offers continuing education credit by listening to podcasts with guests from various backgrounds and experiences, but all knowledgeable in the content they are speaking on. No more boring grind to get CE credit, but learning on the go that is fast and simple. Antra and Karen are a...
2022-11-0846 min
RNegadeCOLORED BY CURIOSITY: Disrupting age old problems in healthcareIn this podcast, Karen and Antra sit down with Zach Smith, a nurse entrepreneur based out of Oregon. They run the gamut in this conversation, covering the early struggles that Zach encountered in his early career. This includes the fractured methods used to pathwork together a preceptorship, feeling like you’re not fitting in, the animosity you can be faced with when you dare to ask a physician a question, to ultimately finding his nursing niche in mental health.The conversation then dives into the pitfalls that exist in the current nursing school world. Nurses are woefully prepa...
2022-11-021h 20
Nurse Podcast ChannelRNegade: How ‘burnout’ can be a catalyst to resilience, purpose, and discovering yourselfOVERVIEW/COURSE DESCRIPTION: What would it look like for a newly graduated nurse to start their job on day 1 who had training on self-awareness/mindfulness? That is the essential question Bryanna (“Bri”) asks and is the basis of her consulting company. Join RNegade Podcasters Antra and Karen as they explore the importance of self-care for nurses, by nurses. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: all active nurses serving in hospital, medical, and patient care giving organizations. COURSE OUTLINE:
Introductions/Get to know Brynanna
The nursing journey
Burn-out
Seeking...
2022-10-2556 min
RNegadeLIGHTING IN A BOTTLE - It Only Takes One Nurse with Focused Passion and a Refusal to Quit to Shatter Ceilings for the Entire Nursing Profession.Nurses have tremendous power and influence, but so few have the conduit to release their potential to shape the way an institution supports them to care for and heal their patients. This is the problem that nurse Josiah Okeshola is solving. Join him and the podcast hosts, Antra and Karen, as they explore how Josiah is answering the question and providing a voice to all nurses in his home country of Nigeria and beyond.Get a CE for listening to this episode via https://www.rnegade.pro
2022-10-241h 09
RNegadeBREATHE YOUR WAY BACK HOME: How the experience of ‘burnout’ can be a catalyst to discovering your resilience, your purpose, and yourself.OVERVIEW/COURSE DESCRIPTION: What would it look like for a newly graduated nurse to start their job on day 1 who had training on self-awareness/mindfulness? That is the essential question Bryanna (“Bri”) asks and is the basis of her consulting company. Join RNegade Podcasters Antra and Karen as they explore the importance of self-care for nurses, by nurses. WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE: all active nurses serving in hospital, medical, and patient care giving organizations. COURSE OUTLINE:
Introductions/Get to know Brynanna
The nursing journey
Burn-out
Seeking...
2022-10-1156 min
RNegadeSHOW YOUR WORK: A nurse upgrades patient outcomes and care coordination with a revolutionary system to integrate and share patient information.OVERVIEW/COURSE DESCRIPTION: Record keeping is a key component of healthcare. How many times have you - either as a caregiver or patient - filled out a form only to realize that it is not shared with the patient's or your providers? What about the family history or contributions to the patient’s record? This was Jean Ross’ essential question and as a result, she created a company that solves that problem. Join RNegade podcast hosts Karen and Antra as they learn from Jean how her journey as a nurse led her to become a nursepreneur. ...
2022-10-061h 13
Nursing UncensoredContinuing Education on Our Own Terms with Antra and Karen of RNegadeIn this episode, Adrianne welcomes nurses Antra Boyd BSN, MSN, iRNPA, and Karen DiMarco RN, BSN, iRNPA, co-founders of RNegade.pro and RNegade podcast. Put these two together women together and there are electric crackles in the air from all the energy; Adrianne was excited to be in the mix for this conversation recorded back in the spring. In this episode the trio discusses:How Antra and Karen met and became the best of friends Adrianne’s CPR class nightmareThe birth of RNegade and their model for continuing education for nursesA ti...
2022-10-011h 12
The Conversing Nurse podcastTravel Nurse, Brenna FrigultiSend us a textMy interview with Brenna Frigulti, BSN, RN, CCRN was so informative! She brought us everything travel nursing, from what to expect at a new hospital, how to avoid sketchy housing, how to negotiate a contract, make friends and explore your surroundings. Listening to Brenna, you can just hear her knowledge and passion about critical care travel nursing in every word. I was inspired by her story about what travel nursing enabled her to do financially. She survived my hot closet and wasn't the least bit scared of the dolls. In the five-minute s...
2022-09-2852 min
Nurse Podcast ChannelRNegade: How nurses can leverage occupational therapy for better patient outcomesCOURSE DESCRIPTIONOccupational Therapy is such an enigma that it is woefully underutilized, or engaged as an postscript to discharge rather than a necessary component of inpatient treatment. This podcast course serves to turn the enigma of the OT role into an essential solution for nurses to engage in the patient’s team, early-on, to prevent intercept debilitation secondary to hospital stays, and to enhance and accelerate rehabilitation post discharge.An inspiring complement to the education provided about the OT role is the instructor’s story of how she made a business and career from her...
2022-09-2759 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastPhysician-Nurse Communication with Dr. Christine Nelson, M.D.Send us a textI had a lovely time reconnecting with one of my most highly regarded colleagues, pediatric hospitalist and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Dr. Christine Nelson, M.D. With many decades of experience in her pocket, she was my top pick for discussing the physician-nurse relationship and how good communication between the disciplines can promote patient safety, and prevent physician and nurse burnout. Charged with teaching our newest physicians, her message for them to promote trust with nurses is “listen and respect.” Wise words, not only for medical professionals but for all of us. In th...
2022-09-2151 min
RNegadeIMPACTOVATION: When your profession’s pool won’t accommodate your splash, dig an ocean that will.OVERVIEW/COURSE DESCRIPTION: Do you have imposter syndrome? You know, when you think you don’t belong and you’re faking it? Well that’s great for it means you’re ready to buck the system. Meet Cassie Choi who was born an iconoclast. She entered nursing to make an impact and became a CEO and co-founder of a tech company in healthcare that focuses on the most important factor of healthcare: the relationship with the patient. Please join RNegade podcasters Antra and Karen as they learn about Cassie’s journey and the innovation and change she brings to t...
2022-09-1559 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastOctogenarian Nurse Beverly HoffmanSend us a textHave you wanted to know what nursing was like more than six decades ago? Well, Beverly Hoffman, an 86-year-old retired nurse, gives us a peek inside. I loved everything about this interview: hearing Beverly's experiences as a new nurse in a pediatric unit, how she got to closely know her patients as a clinic nurse; sharing their family vacations and pictures of grandchildren. She gave us a reminder from the ancient Stoics: memento mori; "remember, you must die," and has not let the grass grow under her feet since retirement, becoming involved...
2022-09-1439 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastEhlers-Danlos Warrior, Heather VailsSend us a textHeather Vails, MSN Ed. RNC-NIC, is definitely in my badass nurse category. She has lived with the rare genetic disorder Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, or EDS, for decades. She has not only lived, she’s thrived. After a long career as a NICU nurse, she recently left the bedside, a place she loved dearly to venture into teaching our new generation of nurses as a Professor of Pediatrics. Listen as she educates us about this rare condition and how she has not let EDS slow her down. https://www.ehlers-danlos.orght...
2022-09-0744 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastNICU Nurse, Kathleen WardellSend us a textI'm so glad Kathleen said "yes" to being on the podcast because you get to experience what I've known for quite a while; what a compassionate, experienced NICU nurse she is. She has worked all four levels of neonatal care, and she has excelled at every one of them. I'm excited to see what her future holds as she embarks on obtaining her Master's in Public Health with her focus on the environment. We also had a lot of laughs in my hot closet with our doll audience! For Kathleen's book r...
2022-08-3159 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastNurse Entrepreneur, Joan OrtizSend us a textJoan Ortiz is a multi-faceted woman: she’s a BSN, RN, IBCLC, an inventor, and an accomplished businesswoman and Vice President of Limerick. She gives us practical advice on how to make the jump from the bedside to the business sector and makes it look easy. In the five-minute snippet, her love of baseball is contagious; take ME out to the ball game! For Joan's book recs visit: https://bookshop.org/lists/joan-ortiz-bsn-rn-ibclc https://limerickinc.com/ Airports in the United States- Are They Really Breastfeeding Fr...
2022-08-2442 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastNurse Researcher, Dr. Chris PattySend us a textDr. Chris Patty is living his best life as a nurse researcher. He tells us, "every nurse can learn, every nurse can discover." His stories are incredible and oh, he's funny too.For Dr. Patty's bookstore on Bookshop.org visit https://bookshop.org/lists/dr-chris-patty-dnp-rn-cppsContact The Conversing Nurse podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconversingnursepodcast/Website: https://theconversingnursepodcast.comYour review is so important to this Indie podcaster! You can leave one here! h...
2022-08-1759 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastFlight Nurse, Jennifer CaposellaSend us a textJennifer is an engaging person with a varied nursing background spanning almost two decades. From L&D, critical care, flight nursing, and now in a Director role, she tells us how her experiences made her a better flight nurse. I especially love our 'Five Minute Snippet' at the end where we get to see Jennifer on a more personal level. Lots of laughs were enjoyed! For Jennifer's book recs, visit: https://bookshop.org/lists/jennifer-caposella-bsn-rn-cfrn Mental Health links: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Frontline Therapy Network 911 At Ease International
2022-08-1049 min
THE PASSIVE INCOME NURSE - Make Money Online, Work from Home, Start a Side Hustle, Nurse Entrepreneur, Healthcare Professional, Debt Free Goals, Budget Strategies🛣 The Roadmap to Building a Nurse Lead Business - [PART 2] Interview with RNegadeThis is PART 2 of the interview that I did with Anta Boyd and Karen DeMarco of RNegade! These to ladies are seasoned nurses AND entrepreneurs who are going to give you a ROADMAP to building a nurse lead business!!
Ways you can connect with RNegade:
www.rnegade.pro
antra@rnegade.pro
karen@rnegade.pro
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2022-08-0629 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastNurse Educator, Dr. Dianthe HoffmanSend us a textDi's passion for teaching our new generation of nurses is evident in all she does. From her start in the Navy mentoring corpsmen to her Peds and NICU days as a bedside nurse, then managing a busy NICU and now as a nurse educator, she brings her knowledge and her gift for communication to a higher level. I love that she teaches her students to imagine their loved ones in that hospital bed, driving them to care for others empathetically. She told us ‘nursing is more than a job; it’s a calling’ and he...
2022-08-0342 minTHE PASSIVE INCOME NURSE - Make Money Online, Work from Home, Start a Side Hustle, Nurse Entrepreneur, Healthcare Professional, Debt Free Goals, Budget StrategiesDo You Need CE’s? 🧨 Discover a NEW, FUN and EASY way to get Continuing Education Credit for Your Nursing License - [PART 1] Interview with RNegadeYa'll like listening to podcast, right? You are in for a TREAT today!! This is PART 1 of an interview that I did with Anta Boyd and Karen DeMarco of RNegade. These to ladies are seasoned nurses who are about to blow up the continuing education space! Getting CE's for your nursing license by listening to a podcast?! Yep, you heard me right!! Listen in, your life is about to be changed forever!!
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2022-07-3030 min
The Conversing Nurse podcastLet me introduce myself!Send us a textWelcome to my podcast! I'm your host, Michelle. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a flight nurse? Or a nurse educator? Or a nurse researcher? After 36 years in pediatric and neonatal nursing, I have! Each week I will talk with knowledgeable, experienced, and inspiring nurses and together we'll learn about the nurses who make our profession great. This podcast is for you so feel free to weigh in, give feedback and tell me what you'd like to hear. Thanks for finding me, glad you're here!Contact The...
2022-07-2604 min
RNegadeALL BOATS RISE: The Contagious Blessings of Trauma Informed Care, from Practitioner to PatientTITLE: ALL BOATS RISE: The Pervasive Blessings of Trauma Informed Care from Practitioner to PatientOVERVIEW/COURSE DESCRIPTION: Triumphing over adversity. We hear, see, and read about doing so in many self-help books and inspirational Ted talks. But how many of us really know how? How many of us can teach others how to be resilient? This is where Dr. Amy King, Child Psychologist extraordinaire comes in. She has devoted her life’s mission to educating healthcare professionals on how to provide mini resiliency actions to their pati...
2022-07-1354 min
Nurse Podcast ChannelNurse Keith Podcast: Nurses Blowing Up Boxes and Coloring Outside the LinesOn episode 374 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews the hosts and mavens of RNenegade and the RNegade podcast, Antra Boyd, BSN, MSN, iRNPA, and Karen DiMarco, RN, BSN, iRNPA. Karen and Antra are truly nurse renegades and share a common goal of improving the nursing profession and healthcare in general through "loving disruption". They want you to know that you truly can't put the toothpaste back in the tube.Karen and Antra believe that many sacred nursing boxes simply need to be blown up and swept aside, from the way we...
2022-06-2359 min
The Nurse Keith ShowRNegade Nurses Blowing Up Boxes and Coloring Outside the LinesOn episode 374 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews the hosts and mavens of RNegade.pro and the RNegade podcast, Antra Boyd, BSN, MSN, iRNPA, and Karen DiMarco, RN, BSN, iRNPA. Karen and Antra are truly nurse renegades and share a common goal of improving the nursing profession and healthcare in general through "loving disruption". They want you to know that you truly can't put the toothpaste back in the tube.Karen and Antra believe that many sacred nursing boxes simply need to be blown up and swept aside, from the way...
2022-06-1759 min
Nursing Strategies for Success PodcastInnovative Nursing Education Created by Nurses for Nurses who are SICK & TIRED of the Status Quo! Episode 12: Season 2 - Antra Boyd & Karen DiMarcoIn Episode 12 of Season 2 of The Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast - I had the pleasure of speaking with Antra Boyd & Karen DiMarco of RNegade.Pro - delivering innovative CEUs for Nurses. On this episode, we discussed how innovative Nursing Education made by Nurses for Nurses who "don't like doing as they're told" - is the KEY to breaking the broken system & the status quo - so that we can align with the autonomous Nursing Careers we desire and DESERVE! You don't want to miss this really engaging AND inspiring discussion! 🎧To connect with Antra and Kar...
2022-06-0351 min
RNegadeWHAT'S YOUR FREQUENCY?This PodClass introduces nurses to Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) for the treatment of an abundance of diverse acute and chronic conditions. Guest instructor, Carolyn McMakin, will leave listeners wondering: “WHY DOESN’T EVERYONE KNOW ABOUT THIS??” In 1996 Dr. Carolyn McMakin began treating individuals with a variety of complex pain issues with Frequency Specific Microcurents resurrected from a list created in the 1920s. Her first published paper in 1998 was a case report of 150 patients with myofacial trigger points, a condition once thought “incurable,’ that achieved 100% relief with FSM treatment. She has since published numerous papers on FSM treatment for various...
2022-04-121h 29
RNegadeCAREER SOLUTIONS: A Nurse Creates a Business and Career to Fill the Gaps in HealthcareCOURSE OVERVIEWTo introduce Nancy Ruffner as a “social worker” is akin to introduce Wolfgang Puck as a “chef.” Never accepting the limitations of the situation or system that was in to deliver the quality of care that she was capable of providing her patients or clients, she became adept at following the breadcrumbs of her common-sense to become the solution. This course will remind the learner of: their own essential common-sense, and how to listen to it; the importance of using your voice, and the nuance of knowing when it’s ok to save it for the right...
2022-03-1958 min
RNegadeCURING CANCER WRINKLE-BY-WRINKLE: Discovering Root Causes in Unlikely PlacesCOURSE DESCRIPTIONJoin RNegade podcasters as they explore the wonders of science and laboratory work with Professor Dr. Varani. This course will focus on distinguishing science from technology, the transformation over the past 50 years on how science is understood and misunderstood. In addition, Dr. Varani will share his research that currently works on at the University of Michigan and how his findings will help healthcare professionals care for their patients when it comes to gut and overall health.OUTCOMES
Understand the current state of science research from the corporate, government, and citizen lenses
Distinguish...
2022-03-191h 26
RNegadeWHAT’S YOUR FREQUENCY?: The Miracle of Frequency Specific Microcurrents in the Treatment of Chronic EverythingCOURSE DESCRIPTIONThis podcast course introduces listeners to Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) for the treatment of an extensive and diverse number of acute and chronic conditions. Our instructor left us with the sentiment that we so often experience: “WHY DOESN’T EVERYBODY KNOW ABOUT THIS??”In 1996 Dr. Carol McMakin began treating individuals with fibromyalgia, myofacial, and other complex pain issues with frequencies resurrected from a list created in the 1920s. Her first published paper in 1998 was a case report of 150 patients with myofacial trigger points, a condition once thought “incurable,’ that achieved 100% relief with FSM treatment...
2022-03-191h 29
RNegadeACHIEVE-ABLE: Ableism awareness from a nurse who discovered that human potential doesn’t care how you moveCOURSE DESCRIPTION
This podcast course is a humbling, horrifying, enlightening, and inspiring experience, as you’re invited to see the world through the eyes of Ryann Mason, A.K.A. “Chronically_Ry,” of Instagram fame.
Humbling - when we learned that our assumption that as healthcare professionals we ‘had a clue’ about the experience of persons with disabilities was not only lacking, but totally ignorant and ableist.
Awakening - of how the ignorance of society, and medical professionals specifically, has contributed to the challenges that people with disabilities face.
Enlightening - as our ins...
2022-03-191h 11
RNegadeFORMIDABLE: Navigating with a Moral Compass for Exceptional Patient Care and Workplace CultureCOURSE DESCRIPTIONAccording to The Healthy Workforce Institute, “71% of physicians and nurses have linked incivility to medical error; 27% of physicians and nurses said disrespect led to a patient’s death. 81% of nurses who leave an organization cite peer and nurse/manager relations as a cause for leaving.” The purpose of this PodClass is to introduce participants with a simple, actionable, nursing principle to improve the quality and safety of patient care; and the health of workplace culture.Any nurse who works in an arena where the words: “CODE BLUE” are as common as a missed lunch-brea...
2022-03-191h 11
RNegadeO.T. LITERACY: How nurses can leverage the essential role of occupational therapy for better patient outcomes.COURSE DESCRIPTION
Occupational Therapy is such an enigma that it is woefully underutilized, or engaged as an postscript to discharge rather than a necessary component of inpatient treatment. This podcast course serves to turn the enigma of the OT role into an essential solution for nurses to engage in the patient’s team, early-on, to prevent intercept debilitation secondary to hospital stays, and to enhance and accelerate rehabilitation post discharge.
An inspiring complement to the education provided about the OT role is the instructor’s story of how she made a business and career from her...
2022-03-1959 min
RNegadeDEFINE THEIR FINE: The Essential 1st Step In Patient TreatmentCOURSE DESCRIPTION:The experience and education that can be provided by the patient population is an unhailed source of invaluable education for continuing professional development - not only for nurses, but for all healthcare professionals. Lianne Saffer’s story illustrates that precisely, and presently, as facilitators Antra Boyd and Karen DiMarco were changed as professionals and humans by the end of this podcast course.Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33, she was given one course of treatment and told that she was going to be “fine.” She didn't know then that their definition of “fi...
2022-03-191h 05
RNegadeBURNING THE BOATS: Overcoming the Fear of Failing Your Way to SuccessCOURSE DESCRIPTION:
Do you also have ideas on how systems and processes at your work can be done better? What do you do with those ideas? Allen Plunkett shares exactly what you can do with them. His experience as an entrepreneur beginning at 18 years old to now running his own IT recruiting firm, helped him design a methodology, a philosophy, a winning strategy to be successful, including learning from failures. Join Allen, Antra, and Karen as they explore how these skills are vital to being a success - be it a nurse, an entrepreneur, a partner, or...
2022-03-1953 min
RNegadeALLOPATHIC UPCYCLE: Revolutionizing Routine Diagnostic Tools to Harmonize Treatment Paradigms & Preventative SolutionsCOURSE DESCRIPTION:This course demonstrates how the application of current, evidence-based research into the interpretation of conventional diagnostic tools (i.e. routine blood tests) revolutionizes their usefulness for diagnosing, treating, managing, and preventing the root causes of chronic illness. In this RNegade podclass, Brendon Vermiere reveals the physical and mental health challenges that made him a medical science autodidact with a passion for applying cutting-edge research to the interpretation of standard diagnostic tests. His work is akin a ‘Rosetta Stone,’ transcending the language, biases and treatment approaches of competing medical paradigms - Allopathic, Integrative, Holistic, and Functional - to...
2022-03-191h 14
RNegadeHELLO HARMONY: How One of Today’s Unconventional Nursing Leaders Discovered the True Definition of SuccessCourse Description
“If the path before you is clear, you're probably on someone else's.” ― Joseph Campbell
This podcast is like being in one of those movies that you watch until the end of the credits, hoping for surprise ‘bonus material,’ because you want the inspiration to live life more fully, and become the best version of yourself, to last a little longer.
In this podcast course, participants will understand:
the importance of developing their own definition of success - just because an idea is popular, doesn’t mean it’s true.
dispel the common myt...
2022-03-181h 15
RNegadeGREATER NATIONAL ADVOCATES: A Cascade of Horrific Events Birthed a Champion for ChangeBradley Schwartz takes us on a journey into the world of a devastating medical error that created in him “a firehose of passion” to make patient advocacy the standard of care in the US. Bradley is the founder of Greater National Advocates. In this episode of RNegade, we learn why he suffered a major medical error and what could have been done to prevent the “cascade of horrific events.” We also learn what propelled him to start Greater National Advocates and why it is so critical that patients have access to independent patient advocates.
RNs get a CE for t...
2021-10-0339 min
RNegadeTHE ANTIDOTE TO CONFLICT: Care LESS About What YOU ThinkRob Cook is a bad-ass gentleman. A softened, hardened veteran. A scholar of life. And the youngest-looking grandfather you’ve ever seen, despite the 4 lives he’s already lived - the wisdom he freely shares from any one of those lives will make you see the world in a different, better way.
As nurses we’re taught to ‘leave your personal baggage at the door’ when you walk into the work environment as a contributing factor to being at your best for your patients or your coworkers who rely on you.
We’re also taught, in “conflict...
2021-10-0355 min
RNegadeTHE ONLY PERSON IN THE ROOM - A Naturopathic Approach Through The Landscape of OncologyIf there was such a thing as a B.A.H. (Bad Ass Human) certification, the school would be named after its first honorary recipient: Dr. Tina Kaczor ND, FABNO, (BAH).
Through her maternal compassion for individuals living with cancer, her powerful examples of the logistical and financial injustice that her patients face, and her child-like optimism about scientific advancements in Oncology Care, Dr. Kaczor captivates, educates, and inspires as she discusses her unique expression of the role of the Naturopathic Oncologist.
In this podcast course, Dr. Kaczor discusses how a Naturopathic Oncologist approaches and a...
2021-10-031h 19
RNegadeSTRIVING FOR STILLNESS: How Hypervigilance for Symptoms and Success is Making Us Sick.John El-Mokadem was highly driven in all aspects of his life – fitness, career, relationships, etc., and believed his success in all these areas would be directly proportional to the amount of time he thought about, and worked-on, his goals. After a viral infection evolved into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (A.K.A ‘Myalgic Encephalomyelitis’,) John approached his illness with the same vigilant formula he had for success in life. After 7 years of struggling to regain his health, his vitality, his marriage, John followed the breadcrumbs laid by mentors that led him in a different direction - inward; and it was this ch...
2021-10-031h 15
RNegadeWOUNDER WOMAN: Using Common Sense and Senses to Understand the Language of WoundsJennifer Bierhup is a “Wounder Woman”. Early in her nursing career, Jennifer had a passion for helping clients with complicated wounds. Today, her mission is to save limbs through a comprehensive strategy she created to get the best outcomes. In this podcast, Jennifer talks about the many different aspects of wounds, wound care, and healing. It is a literal “wound care fest”, chalk full of information that will help all nurses, not just wound care nurses. Jennifer will talk about everything from assessment of wounds, to types of wounds, to treatments for wounds, plus, you do not want to miss the...
2021-10-031h 25
RNegadeIT’S THAT SIMPLE - Parasites, Premises, and The Owner’s Manual to Being HumanWhen you give Michael Neill the floor for 90 minutes, you never quite know what you’re going to get, but you know you’ll leave the conversation seeing the world differently. In this interview, our guest shares how his life transformed after hearing the words of Theosopher, Sydney Banks: “Every human is sitting in the middle of mental health, they just don’t know it.” Anyone who suffers from, lives with, or works with individuals with a mental illness, might read those words and conclude that the source was just an out-of-touch old man with a tendency to minimize the mental...
2021-10-031h 09
RNegadePLUGGING THE BUCKET: How Psychology Impacts Health & HealingKaren DiMarco is described by friends and colleagues as: “a squirreling truth-bomber who blows up the boxes that most are still trying to think outside-of”. In this podcast-course you’ll understand why, as she “squirrels-through” a breadth of topics that all point to the depth of the profound impact that our psychology - especially the ‘premise’ through which we see the world - has on our health, happiness, and human potential.
Karen’s personal story, case studies from her published research, and metaphors illustrate how our beliefs influence our thoughts and behaviors, how our thoughts and behaviors influence our bi...
2021-10-031h 03
RNegadeTHE ORPHAN DISEASE - Lymphedema & What to Do About Stagnant Pools of Goo.We loved how our podcast guest, Tricia Mattimoe, called-out lymphedema as the “orphan disease.”
We learned from her how this condition, which devastates the quality of life for so many, so often goes undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of information provided to patients, and lack of knowledge to adequately diagnose and treat from health care practitioners. In this riveting interview, Tricia Mattimoe, reveals the epic reason behind her passion for this condition; provides comprehensive instruction about its pathophysiology and treatment; and how the synergy of her passion, expertise, and advocacy has led to her unique entrepreneurial ende...
2021-10-0356 min
RNegadeIT ONLY TAKES ONE: Transforming Organizations from the Inside-OUTSome of this recording feels more like being in a movie than being on a course. Fiona Jacob takes us on an EPIC ride as she shares how finding peace in the face of death while being held hostage in Iraq as a young nurse; finding peace in the midst of being stabbed while protecting her best friend from an assailant; finding peace while managing a group of frightened nurses who had a 46% of dying if they were infected by the virus of the patients they were caring for; showed her not only where peace comes from, but that...
2021-10-031h 16
RNegadeBLAZING THE TRAIL: The Emerging Role of RN Patient AdvocacyThis educational program serves to enhance the knowledge of the Registered Nurse at a level above that required for licensure in a problem/solution framework. In this case, ‘the problem is that medical error is so frequent that it is the 3rd leading cause of preventable death in this country; and two fo the major contributing factors that are highlighted in the program are misdiagnosis and health illiteracy. On e of the critical solutions to the problem of medical error is the emerging specialty nursing role of the independent RN patient Advocate. The iRNPA role is demonstrated to be a...
2021-10-031h 05
RNegadeNEW DIAGNOSIS NON-NEGOTIABLESIn September of 2018 Antra Boyd [a veteran nurse and experienced professional RN Patient Advocate] RN, BSN, MSN was told she had a 8cm mass on her left ovary. In a matter of minutes she went from advocating for patients with complex medical diagnoses to being a patient herself. Things got FREAL very quick (if you are not yet schooled in the RNegade glossary of terms, FREAL = f@cking + real). When the gynecologist/oncologist told her that her best option was to have a total robotic hysterectomy and that the surgery was scheduled to be in 3...
2021-10-0251 min