episodic Welcome to Dr. Nurse, where healthcare meets the evidence. I’m Dr. Susan Hellier, a practicing nurse practitioner and NP educator and I’m excited to bring you into conversations that matter.

This podcast series is a platform featuring NPs and NP students who are using their voices to explore the most pressing issues in healthcare today. Each episode, we dive deep into current issues shaping healthcare by bringing you thoughtful conversations, critical analysis, and evidence-based perspectives you can trust.

We’re not just talking about healthcare. We’re challenging it, questioning it, and improving it, one episode at a time.

This is Dr. Nurse. Evidence. Practice. Impact.

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]]> People Before Pixels People Before Pixels 00:53:29 04227387-50c4-4cdf-88a6-2a528e04ac92 Dr. Susan Hellier full false https://pod.co/doctor-nurse/people-before-pixels Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:06:15 +0000 AI In Health Care

]]> AI In Health Care AI In Health Care 00:42:08 932a97bb-05f1-439d-bb0c-96d7b0c5e4ac Dr. Susan Hellier full false https://pod.co/doctor-nurse/ai-in-health-care Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:40:56 +0000 This podcast explores the complex and emotional issue of physician-assisted death, examining it from medical, ethical, and personal perspectives. It discusses how laws around assisted dying vary across regions, and how physicians navigate the balance between respecting patient autonomy and upholding their professional oath to preserve life. 


 It  highlights the deeply human side of end-of-life decisions, addressing questions of dignity, compassion, and moral responsibility. Ultimately, it invites listeners to reflect on what it truly means to die with choice and care in a modern medical context.


]]> The Last Consent The Last Consent 01:00:26 c44e0370-83af-4900-81d5-303fc54361ba Dr. Susan Hellier full false https://pod.co/doctor-nurse/the-last-consent Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:39:16 +0000 Day One Meds” explores the three essential medications newborns receive within the first 24 hours of life including the Hepatitis B vaccine, erythromycin eye ointment, and the vitamin K shot. In this episode we break down the purpose and importance of each medication and how they protect newborns from serious infections, bleeding disorders, and long term health complications. We also discuss the potential risks and implications if these interventions are declined. As future health care providers we reflect on our role in educating and supporting families by providing clear, compassionate information and addressing concerns with empathy and evidence based guidance. “Day One Meds” emphasizes how early preventive care sets the foundation for a healthy start in every newborn’s life.

]]> Day One Medicine Day One Medicine 00:46:30 a840365e-c1b3-45ea-ada3-f0f266fc259a Dr. Susan Hellier full false https://pod.co/doctor-nurse/day-one-medicine Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:34:13 +0000