Just Some Podcast for Advanced Practitioners

At a listener suggestion, we discuss things cardiology for Valentine's Day. Ben and Tom welcome Jen, Cardiology NP, to the show. We discuss referring to cardiology, testing that needs done before sending to cardiology, and where does cardiology refer too when they need to. Broken Heart Syndrome is examined as well. We end on some weird cardiac cases that Ben, Tom, and Jen have seen in their careers. You'll likely notice that Tom sounds better and you'll hear why. We enjoyed having Jen on the show and we think you'll enjoy it as well. 4StateAPN Conference - http://4stateapn.enpnetwork.com

Ben and Tom welcome guest, Jeff, to the show. Jeff is the 2017 Author of the Year for the Nurse Practitioner Journal for his article on Diabetes Management in Primary Care. We discuss everything that it took to take this paper for idea to award winning article and article used for CEUs. Jeff discusses the process of submitting the paper to a peer reviewed journal and how it originally started out as an idea for a school paper. If you have desires to write articles for publishing in journals, make sure you listen to this episode. Near the end of the episode Ben makes a promise to Tom in the event he ever wins a Nobel Prize. **Pay attention to the episodes with Jeff on them. There is an inside joke. Can you catch on to what it is? Find out after we have Jeff back for the Diabetes episodes.** Jeff's Article: https://journals.lww.com/tnpj/Abstract/2017/08000/An_update_on_type_2_diabetes_management_in_primary.5.aspx 4StateAPN 13th Annual Conference - For more info and to sign up http://4stateapn.enpnetwork.com

Ben and Tom welcome guest, Jeff, to the show. Jeff is the 2017 Author of the Year for the Nurse Practitioner Journal for his article on Diabetes Management in Primary Care. We discuss everything that it took to take this paper for idea to award winning article and article used for CEUs. Jeff discusses the process of submitting the paper to a peer reviewed journal and how it originally started out as an idea for a school paper. If you have desires to write articles for publishing in journals, make sure you listen to this episode. Near the end of the episode Ben makes a promise to Tom in the event he ever wins a Nobel Prize. **Pay attention to the episodes with Jeff on them. There is an inside joke. Can you catch on to what it is? Find out after we have Jeff back for the Diabetes episodes.** Jeff's Article: https://journals.lww.com/tnpj/Abstract/2017/08000/An_update_on_type_2_diabetes_management_in_primary.5.aspx 4StateAPN 13th Annual Conference - For more info and to sign up http://4stateapn.enpnetwork.com

The guys decided to have a lighter, more fun episode so they looked at medical television shows and how accurate.... or grossly inaccurate they are. They reached out to our listeners who provided lots of feedback on things they have seen in shows as well. The basics are covered like shocking asystole in codes and intubating with yankauers. Then they go in-depth into several shows that have tons of errors in them. Let's just say, if providers practice like they do on television, licenses would be revoked quickly. Our stories you may have missed involves concerns from the WHO and another incident of a medical professional losing their life.

The guys decided to have a lighter, more fun episode so they looked at medical television shows and how accurate.... or grossly inaccurate they are. They reached out to our listeners who provided lots of feedback on things they have seen in shows as well. The basics are covered like shocking asystole in codes and intubating with yankauers. Then they go in-depth into several shows that have tons of errors in them. Let's just say, if providers practice like they do on television, licenses would be revoked quickly. Our stories you may have missed involves concerns from the WHO and another incident of a medical professional losing their life.

In part 2 of the opioid episode, Tom and Ben look at where we are now in regards to the opioid episode with some startling statistics. After that, the guys look at how practices are changing in family practice and prescribing controlled substances as well as looking at treatment options for opioid addictions. In looking at treatment options, they look at the most popular options currently available and discuss what some options may be with the future of treating those with opioid addiction. Ben and Tom also give out some numbers for help and wanted to make sure they get into the show notes. If you or someone you love is addicted to prescription medications or illicit drugs, the SAMHSA Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. If you or someone you love is contemplating suicide, please reach out for help with your primary provider, mental health, or the suicide lifeline. 1-800-273-8255

In part 2 of the opioid episode, Tom and Ben look at where we are now in regards to the opioid episode with some startling statistics. After that, the guys look at how practices are changing in family practice and prescribing controlled substances as well as looking at treatment options for opioid addictions. In looking at treatment options, they look at the most popular options currently available and discuss what some options may be with the future of treating those with opioid addiction. Ben and Tom also give out some numbers for help and wanted to make sure they get into the show notes. If you or someone you love is addicted to prescription medications or illicit drugs, the SAMHSA Helpline is 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. If you or someone you love is contemplating suicide, please reach out for help with your primary provider, mental health, or the suicide lifeline. 1-800-273-8255

Tom & Ben decided to examine more in-depth the opioid epidemic currently happening in the United States. Because of the amount of information that needed to be covered this will actually be a two part episode. This is part 1; where they delve into "How we got here?" in regards to the opioid epidemic. The guys discuss a brief history of opium and opioids tracing back farther than you likely imagined it would be. The history is interesting and winds a path to the present day. Looking at more recent history, the guys examine four catalysts that helped create a perfect storm and lead to the current proportions of the opioid epidemic. In next week's episode, the guys will examine "Where we are?" and "Where do we go from here?" in relation to the current climate of the opioid problem in the US.

Tom & Ben decided to examine more in-depth the opioid epidemic currently happening in the United States. Because of the amount of information that needed to be covered this will actually be a two part episode. This is part 1; where they delve into "How we got here?" in regards to the opioid epidemic. The guys discuss a brief history of opium and opioids tracing back farther than you likely imagined it would be. The history is interesting and winds a path to the present day. Looking at more recent history, the guys examine four catalysts that helped create a perfect storm and lead to the current proportions of the opioid epidemic. In next week's episode, the guys will examine "Where we are?" and "Where do we go from here?" in relation to the current climate of the opioid problem in the US.

Ben & Tom bring healthcare information technology expert, Greg, on the show to discuss healthcare IT and the charting in EMRs. With his expertise, we look at where we came from in Healthcare 1.0 to development of EMRs and transition to Healthcare 2.0 to finally what the future might hold in Healthcare 3.0. A conversation with IT and EMRs wouldn't be complete without discussing the problems and concerns with the current charting system. We also ask Greg to gaze into his digital Magic 8 ball and look at the future of technology in healthcare and we even discuss some big tech companies and whether they are entering into the healthcare realm. Greg is also in the process of starting a technology podcast called "Tech Crossover" where he will talk with people in all facets of technology. You can find his site http://www.techcrossover.com and we will link to his podcast once it starts.