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2 Male Nurses

Ben Medina & Andrew Oliver•podcasters.spotify.com
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A podcast for nurses by nurses. Growing in nursing education through experience, together. Andrew Oliver and Ben Medina, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN Insta: @2malenurses_podcast Questions? Email us: [email protected]
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S3E6: Cricoid Pressure: “The pressure is on”

Special episode were we will dive into a very simple maneuver that we see ALL THE TIME. But we do we do this? Listen in to find out! Also, shout out to Jenna and Olivia! Keep crushin’ it!

Feb 05, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 6

S3E4: 3 Male Nurses, another Christmas Special!

We offered interviews a few weeks ago and we HAVE A WINNER! Ben interviewed this listener of 2 Male Nurses podcast and is now a SRNA! Collab to discuss his admission to CRNA school and a review of Precedex! Enjoy this special episode. More in-depth Precedex review to come. We wished we had mentioned

Dec 25, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 4

S3E2: How YOU can get into CRNA school on YOUR FIRST TRY! *3 Steps*

In today’s episode we break down getting into CRNA school into 3 EASY STEPS! Guaranteed admission on first application cycle! If you want to formulate a plan for CRNA school, need some encouragement for the journey or just want to have a good time, this is the podcast for you! Enjoy! *we also reveal our STATS at the end of the podcast*

Nov 01, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2

S3E1: How WE got into CRNA school on our first try! (Or 10th try if you are Ben)

After being away from the podcast scene for a few months, we are back with a BIG UPDATE! We have both been accepted into nurse anesthesia school! Tune in for our different journeys to acceptance into different programs and don’t worry; there are more episodes to follow with some tips on how you too can take your best shot at CRNA school!

Oct 03, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 1

S2E5: Vaso & Neo! “It’s ALL alpha...”

——————————————————https://www.openanesthesia.org/septic_shock_vasopressin_treatment/#:~:text=Vasopressin%20induces%20constriction%20of%20vascular

Mar 26, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5

S2E4: ARRR-DS: A Pirates Favorite Disease

*Warning: may contain Ben’s weakest analogy* All of us “covid nurses” know how to handle a good case of ARDS. But do we know why? Or the pathophysiology of ARDS? This week, you WILL learn. ***DEFINITELY WILL BE ON CCRN*** TOPICS: ARDS, Surfactant, PEEP, Vent Settings, P/F Ratios

Mar 19, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4

S2E3: “To Prone or Not to Prone”

This week’s podcast we are talking all things proning! All of us nurses that have worker during the pandemic are definitely very proficient in this task now, but do we understand “the why”?? Buckle up for proning, paralyzing, and monitoring equipment! (TOF/BIS). - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4173887/

Mar 12, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3

ABO Compatibility for Nurses!

Transfusing blood is a very dangerous procedure we do on a daily basis as nurses. We have two nurse sign-offs as a “protection” against giving the wrong blood product to the wrong patient, but the best to prevent transfusion mistakes is by knowing ABO compatibility.

Dec 25, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 16

Why Steroids will SAVE your ICU Patient

Let’s take a deep dive on how steroids can be more beneficial than vasopressors on a crashing sepsis patient. “It’s not the sepsis that kills them, it is the inflammatory response”

Dec 18, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 15

How to be the DART MAN! “A comprehensive guide to your first carotid endarterectomy”

Today, 2 male nurses will dive into the nursing care for a postoperative carotid endarterectomy. Cranial Nerves, neuro checks, BP management it is all covered! We will give you everything you need to know so you don’t have to say, “shes gonna blow!!” (Additional side note: when patient is coughing post-op cover surgical site with hand to help prevent anything for “giving out”)

Dec 07, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Pre-renal versus intra-renal FAILURE! “Are you in the Kitchen or in the Basement?”

This week, two male nurses will dive into the kidneys! Two amazing organs that do amazing things for the body. They will discuss BUN and Creatinine ratio, signs/symptoms of renal failure, and we approach treatment in the ICU. Learn how to provide better care for your patients and about the LASIX CHALLENGE!

Oct 31, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13

Ventilator Series Part III: “SBT! SBT!” How to Safely Wean a Patient off a Ventilator

There is nothing an ICU nurse loves more than a vented and paralyzed patient with no family. But, research is clear about ventilators and patient outcomes. They are a lifesaving piece of equipment, but when it is time to get off of them, it is TIME! SBT! SBT! Allowing each patient an SBT (spontaneous breathing trial) every day will allow them the opportunity to GET OFF THE VENT (when appropriate)! How can we as nurses do better in weaning our patients safely off of the vent? Listen now!

Oct 23, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Alpha, Beta, whata?! How to Titrate Vasopressors in the ICU

This week, 2 Male Nurses are diving into the topic of vasopressors! Why does Epi effect the heart rate? Why does Levo increase MAP? What about Dopamine?! Listen, to better understand how YOU can titrate these BIG MEDICATIONS!

Oct 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Ventilator Series Part 1: “You Take my Breath Away”

Today begins the Ventilator Series that 2malenurses will release over the next several weeks! Why are RTs punching these buttons? Decrease Tidal Volume. Increase PEEP. Etc. Increase your knowledge of the management ventilators right here.

Sep 25, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8

ABGs: the BASICS! “We need a Gas”

This week 2malenurses will discuss Arterial Blood Gases. Listen in on the conversation between two nurses to better understand how to interrupt ABGs. They are talking the very basics this time. Enjoy!

Sep 18, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 7

“I See All Leads” an Intro to 12 Lead EKGs for Nurses

“Eh, looks like all the other ones to me...” If you find yourself saying this, look no further for an informative conversation on 12 Lead EKGs. This is a simple approach to understanding EKGs for nurses. There a many subtle details throughout an EKG, but we are starting with the basics. Enjoy!

Sep 11, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Oxyhemoglobin Dissoci-WHAT?!

On this week’s podcast, join 2malenurse’s discussion on this high-level concept - the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve. Learn what cause a “left shift” and how we can apply this concept to our nursing profession. Enjoy!

Aug 29, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4

How to get certified: CCRN | CEN

This week, Andrew and Ben dive into a short summary regarding nursing certifications. This goes beyond NCLEX. Beyond ACLS. This is the two most common nursing certs - CCRN and CEN. They will discuss the why and the how!

Aug 21, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3

How to get into Nursing School!

Andrew and Ben dive into the question: How to get into nursing school? Nursing school is unique in that it is an undergraduate program that you can complete in as little as 3 years and get straight into the hospital. A lot of degrees like this (PT, OT, audiology, med school, etc) are after your undergrad. But nursing is at the beginning of your higher education journey. 2 Male Nurses will give you tips, stats, and resources to get into nursing school on your first time! Maybe you are considering...

Aug 14, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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