Ask Nurse Alice
By Nurse Approved Network
Categories: Health & Fitness, Medicine, Nutrition
Health is personal. Healthcare is complicated. Let’s make sense of it together. Welcome to Ask Nurse Alice, a show about the health issues, medical trends, and lifestyle choices that directly affect your life. Hosted by board-certified Nurse Practitioner Alice Benjamin, affectionately known as Nurse Alice, the show brings a human, down-to-earth perspective to healthcare by blending clinical expertise with common health trends seen in practice, the latest studies making news, and her own personal health journey. Each week, she cuts through the noise to break down what new research actually means for you, host honest conversations with top experts, and deliver practical takeaways that give you the confidence to navigate your own well-being. Real talk. Real health. Real life.
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Recent episodes
- Are Colonoscopy Preps Full of Crap? What You Need to Know
Is the prep actually worse than the procedure? When Nurse Alice talks to patients about colorectal cancer screening, dreading the prep is a major reason people put off their appointment. In this episode, Nurse Alice gets real about colorectal cancer screening while actively sipping her own bowel…
- Are You Taking Meds Because of Your Meds?... Treating Symptoms vs. Side Effects
Are you taking medications... because of your other medications? It sounds like a trick question. But when family nurse practitioner Nurse Alice reviews patient medication lists, she sees it all the time. A routine pill for blood pressure or cholesterol gets started. Months later, a new symptom…
- Weight-Loss Drugs for 8-Year-Olds... Have We Gone Too Far?
Weight-loss drugs for 8-year-olds? It sounds extreme. And when Nurse Alice first saw the research, her reaction as a parent was probably the same as yours: Have we gone too far? Weight-loss drugs have exploded in popularity among adults. But now, that conversation is reaching kids as young as 8. A…
- The Body Keeps Score... and I Was Losing
Sometimes your body tells you what your mind has been too busy to notice. Nurse Alice was working, traveling, building businesses, caring for patients, raising a family and keeping up with life. From the outside, everything looked fine. But her body was telling a very different story. In this…
- Finding My Way Back
After a meaningful hiatus, Ask Nurse Alice is back! In this first episode, Nurse Alice finds her way back and talks about what it means to pause, pivot, and reconnect with yourself, and why sometimes stepping away is exactly what your health deserves. Behind the roles of family and ER nurse…
- Reclaiming Your Self-Worth After Life Changes
Have you ever gone through a major life change and felt like a part of you was suddenly missing? Maybe you just graduated from college, left a job, or went through a divorce. It's like waking up and realizing that the role you once played every day no longer defines you. In this episode of the Ask…
- Is Your Workplace Toxic?
Are you stuck in a toxic work environment that's draining your energy and affecting your well-being? You're not alone—and there's hope. In this episode of Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin tackles the all-too-common issue of workplace toxicity and its profound impact on mental and…
- Its more than just a period… PERIOD!
This episode tackles the taboo of menstrual health. Through real-life stories, Alice highlights conditions like endometriosis and uterine fibroids, shedding light on their debilitating effects and the importance of a timely diagnosis. With a blend of medical expertise and personal experience…
- The Skinny on Weight Loss Injectables: A Deep Dive into Benefits, Risks, and Legal Battles
Nurse Alice dives into the hot topic of weight loss injectables, shedding light on the increasing number of lawsuits surrounding them and what patients need to know before, and while, taking them. Discover benefits, side effects, and a holistic view on weight management. We tackle patient…
- RaDonda Vaught Seeks Nursing License Reinstatement
In this episode, Nurse Alice revisits the case of Redonda Vaught, who was convicted of gross negligence in a medication error that resulted in the death of a patient. Her nursing license was revoked by the Tennessee Board of Nursing in 2021 but seeks nursing license reinstatement. Nurse Alice…
- Counterfeit Pill Usage in The U.S. is Crisis
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin discusses the alarming increase in drug overdose deaths in the United States. With over 105,000 deaths reported in 2022 alone, the issue of counterfeit pill use is becoming a major concern. Alice highlights that these deaths are…
- 16-Year-Old Graduates Nursing School with BSN Degree
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin discusses the story of Eliana Tinnenbaum, a 16-year-old who recently graduated from Arizona State University's accelerated nursing program. Alice shares how this achievement sparked controversy and divided opinions among people…
- The Vital Role of Clinical Nurse Specialists: A Conversation with Dr. Mitzi Saunders
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes Dr. Mitzi Saunders, the president of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Dr. Saunders, who has 34 years of nursing experience and is a professor and graduate nursing coordinator, discusses the role of…
- 10 Things I Love (and Hate) About Working Remotely as a Nurse
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice discusses her transition to working remotely as a family nurse practitioner. She discusses her extensive experience working in various healthcare settings and the challenges faced along the way. Despite her love for patient care, she…
- I Saved A Life At The Airport - here's what to do if you respond to an emergency while off-duty
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, Nurse Alice talks about a recent situation where she saved a life at the airport baggage claim. Nurse Alice discusses Good Samaritan laws and the challenges healthcare professionals face when providing care outside of their clinical setting. She…
- Nurse Casey's Story: 85th Nurse To Ever Hold All Five Emergency Nursing Certifications (with Casey Green, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CTRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP)
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes nurse Casey Green, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CTRN, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP. They discuss the importance of nursing certifications and emphasize how they can enhance a nurse's career, increase their knowledge and skills…
- Hospice Nurse Hadley Helps Those Struggling With Death and Loss Through Best Selling Book and TikTok (with Hadley Vlahos of @nursehadley)
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin welcomes hospice nurse Hadley Vlahos of @nursehadley as a guest. Hadley shares her experiences and insights as a hospice nurse, discussing the importance of providing compassionate end-of-life care and the challenges healthcare…
- Prenuvo Full-Body MRI Scans and The Future of Preventative Care (with Prenuvo CEO Andrew Lacy)
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin is joined by Andrew Lacy, founder & CEO of Prenuvo, a transformative healthcare company growing fast across North America. They discuss their experience using Prenuvo, a comprehensive whole body MRI scan and emphasize the…
- Firing Your Employer: Taking Control of Your Nursing Career
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin shares her personal experience of firing her employer. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing when an employer is not the right fit, or if the environment does not support your growth & happiness and taking action to find a…
- Nurse Blake's Story: From Bedside Nurse to Self-Made Entrepreneur, Comedian, Advocate and Influencer
In this episode of Ask Nurse Alice, host Alice Benjamin reconnects with Nurse Blake, a nurse and content creator known internationally for his work as a comedian, health advocate, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. The two discuss Nurse Blake's journey and his various roles in healthcare…
- Nurse Entrepreneur Creates Resources to Help Nursing Students Succeed (with Kristine Tuttle, Nurse In The Making)
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, host Alice Benjamin speaks with Kristine Tuttle, a registered nurse and founder of Nurse In The Making, about her journey into nursing and nursing education. She shares valuable insights and advice for nursing students and those interested in…
- Meet the FIRST Nurse To Be Hired To Work For Indeed.com (with Travis Moore aka “The Indeed Nurse”)
Dr. Travis Moore, also known as the Indeed Nurse, is the first nurse to be hired by Indeed. His role involves helping people find jobs in the healthcare industry through innovative thinking and market analysis. Dr. Moore's background in nursing has influenced his approach to this work, as he seeks…
- Nurse Invents Bras and Underwear For Healthcare Workers (with Virginia Lynn Peterson, SWOOP Founder)
In this episode of the Ask Nurse Alice podcast, invites Virginia Lynn Peterson, founder of Swoop, a company that creates underwear and bras for medical care workers, to discuss the importance of comfortable undergarments for healthcare professionals. They discuss how uncomfortable undergarments…
- How To Care For Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Victims as a Nurse
Leah Helmbrecht a Forensic Nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (FNE/SANE) talks with Nurse Alice to discuss the importance of sexual assault reporting, examination, and how to identify and how victims of human trafficking as a nurse.>>Read about how to care for sexual assault and human…
- Nurse Tech Entrepreneurs Launch Online Marketplace For Nurses (With Anthony Scarpone-Lambert and Jennifferre Mancillas, Adni)
In this episode, Nurse Alice welcomes special guests Anthony Scarpone-Lambert and Jennifferre Mancillas, the co-founders of Adni, an online marketplace for healthcare workers that recently partnered with Nurse.org. Over 70% of the businesses within the marketplace are founded and owned by NURSES!…
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