Bedside Matters Podcast

Florence was a visionary humanitarian who's observations and writings changed the philosophy of care for eternity. Time, place, injury or disease may all be different but her premises meet the needs of human beings, not diagnosis. Join the conversation to hear how Florence Nightingale has influenced nurses now and throughout their careers.

The stay at home mandate may have an effect on everyone but what effect does it have on those with a chronic mental health struggle? How does our current shut down reflect the stages of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's steps and are essential workers experiencing a "Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder"? Join us as we discuss these and more with psychiatric nurse practitioner Dr. Kim Garcia RN DNP, CRNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, NP-C, CNE, CARN-AP

Dr. Brian Fasolka PhD RN CEN joins us today for a conversation. From his first day in the ER after the pandemic was announced to how work flow is managed to strategies for patients to help themselves at home, Brian walks us thru his past few weeks in this Covid-19 pandemic at ground zero.

Having trouble with social distancing? It seems that many people are.

What we need are PPE's. What is reasonable for us to use? What is happening to our supplies?

Dr. Maryann Godshall takes a deep dive into what is a coronavirus. She also takes a look at medications that are currently highlighted with potential to have impact on stopping this virus. These medications are already FDA approved and on the market for other disease processes.

With this pandemic burning thru our population, what should educational institutions due with their students? How will we continue to provide excellent education for the medical professionals?