Go Ask A Nurse

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At Go Ask a Nurse, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare accessibility by delivering immediate, reliable, and compassionate nursing guidance to individuals. We aim to serve as a trusted platform where expert nursing insight empowers people to make informed, confident health decisions, promoting overall well-being and inspiring healthier, more educated lifestyles.   No podcasts are sponsored, and no guests are getting paid. We are genuinely here to help educate anyone willing to listen.

  1. 08/23/2025

    Episode 9: "Nursing Career Guide: from Student to Healthcare Hero" Guest: President of NNA - Dr. Linda Hardy

    Dr. Linda Hardy, PhD, MSN, BSN, CNE, CTN-A, is a highly respected nurse educator and leader with 49 years of nursing experience. She began her career after earning her nursing diploma from Bryan School of Nursing in 1976 and went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2001) and a Master of Science in Nursing (2003) from Nebraska Wesleyan University. In 2009, she achieved national recognition as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing and earned the Certified Transcultural Nurse-Advanced (CTN-A) credential from the Transcultural Nursing Society. Dr. Hardy later earned her PhD in Nursing Education, along with a Graduate Certificate in Transcultural Nursing, from the University of Northern Colorado in 2011. Her diverse clinical background includes service as a staff nurse in rural hospitals, home health, long-term care, labor and delivery, and leadership roles as a Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Director, and Director of Nursing. In 2004, Dr. Hardy transitioned into academia as a full-time nursing faculty member at Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU). From 2012 to 2018, she served as Director of Nursing Programs, where she provided visionary leadership to establish NWU’s pre-licensure BSN program, graduating its inaugural class in May 2018. She later coordinated the MSN program from 2018 until her retirement from full-time teaching in 2020. A dedicated advocate for the profession, Dr. Hardy has been an active member of the Nebraska Nurses Association (NNA) for more than 20 years. She has served in numerous leadership roles, including Vice President (2018–2020), President-Elect (2021–2022), and President (2022–2025), and will assume the role of Immediate Past President in October 2025. Her contributions to nursing education were recognized in 2016 when she received the NNA Outstanding Nurse Educator of the Year Award. Dr. Hardy is also a member of the Transcultural Nursing Society and Sigma Theta Tau International’s Nu Rho-at-Large Chapter, where she has held multiple leadership positions, including Chapter President (2011–2013) and Treasurer (2020–2022). She continues to contribute to the profession through research, mentorship, and service on various committees.   https://open.spotify.com/episode/2fAa20I1V6n0pjWBs1BbFY?si=k9ckjb2GQ7eoqUMvyAQHLA   Produced/Edited by ACG Creations

    1h 4m
  2. 08/18/2025

    Episode 6: Precision, Compassion, and the Fight Against Cancer" Guest: Dr. John Cuaron

    "Dr. Cuaron is a radiation oncologist who cares for people with gastrointestinal, breast, brain, spinal tumors, and rectal cancer. He sees patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack on Long Island in New York. He also serves as the Lead Service Chief of the regional network at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Dr. Cuaron has the privilege of overseeing the regional network operations and working to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care at every MSK location. Treating cancer is a team effort —He states, " I never work in a vacuum. I partner with my colleagues in medical and surgical oncology, radiology, and pathology to make a diagnosis and develop a personalized treatment plan for each patient. Most patients are curious about who is on their care team, how we work together, and what our treatment strategy will be." During initial consultations and subsequent visits, his team works to make sure that patients are well informed of all these aspects of their care. It is very empowering for people to see the blueprint and be a part of the team. Patients also want to know about radiation therapy — what it is, how it works, and what it will feel like. The radiation we use to treat cancer is very different and much safer than what people may have seen or heard about in popular culture. A large part of his initial consultation with patients outlines the specifics of radiation therapy. It allows them to become familiar with treatment and side effects, so they know what to expect before treatment starts.   "Like many families, mine has been impacted by cancer. My personal experiences lead me to understand that doctor-patient relationships are critical to providing excellent care for patients. To that end, I hope my patients feel informed and confident about their care. I also hope they feel they have a guide they can turn to during a time that can be confusing, frustrating, and frightening."

    37 min

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At Go Ask a Nurse, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare accessibility by delivering immediate, reliable, and compassionate nursing guidance to individuals. We aim to serve as a trusted platform where expert nursing insight empowers people to make informed, confident health decisions, promoting overall well-being and inspiring healthier, more educated lifestyles.   No podcasts are sponsored, and no guests are getting paid. We are genuinely here to help educate anyone willing to listen.