Best Advanced Practice Provider Community Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 8: From First Day to Legacy: Lessons in NP Leadership Across the Journey (Taped Live at the MICNP 2025 Conference!) 27:26

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19d ago27:26

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TAPED LIVE FROM THE MICNP 2025 CONFERENCE IN SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN! In this episode of the MICNP podcast, hosts Rachel Hetzner and Jen McConnell engage with guests Lisa Golker, Ilana San Souci, and Louis Davis to discuss their experiences as nurse practitioners. They share insights on early career lessons, the importance of mentorship, navigating im…

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Ep8 - Unhealable Wounds 45:06

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We are back continuing on the prickly conversations, this time about unhealable wounds. How is the ability to heal determined, and how do clinicians’ factor in a wounded persons goals and priorities, sometimes when there’s conflict with health care recommendations? We discuss if palliative wounds are the same as an unhealable wound and a range of e…

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PASD Microcast #111 – Introducing New Community Liaison Steve Steinberg 14:07

27d ago14:07

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Part of the changes afoot at the Parkinson's Association of San Diego is the joining of Community Liaison Steve Steinberg. This is a new position at PASD. Steve, a licensed clinical social worker, will be picking up the phone and responding to emails, handing all our referral and information conversations. Steve has been leading the young onset sup…

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Episode 7: 11/6/25-Full Practice Authority (FPA) Legislative Update 17:03

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This episode is a legislative update as of 11/06/25 for Full Practice Authority (FPA) for Michigan Nurse Practitioners (NPs) with Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners' (MICNP) Legislative Committee Chair, Naila Russell. The updates for legislation will continue to change. As the voice of NPs in Michigan, we promise to continue to publish updates…

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PASD Podcast #110 – Introducing Executive Director Stephanie Murphy 14:57

1M ago14:57

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Today we welcome our new Executive Director Stephanie Murphy. After eight years former executive director Chris Buscher as decided to retire and Stephanie has taken over the reins. With a long career in non-profits and the public sector and a very personal relationship with Parkinson's and the Parkinson's Association of San Diego, we are all excite…

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PASD Podcast #109 – Young Onset and Newly Diagnosed with Annmarie O'Connor 30:43

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What happens when a very public author and journalist decides to tell their audience that they now have Parkinson's? In this powerful episode we meet Annmarie O'Connor, long time fashion editor of the Irish Examiner. Diagnosed in her 40's, join us as Annmarie looks back at the decision to go very public about her journey with Parkinson's. To learn …

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Episode 6: 2025 Annual MICNP Conference 16:12

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In this episode, Rachel Hetzner and Justin Hooks discuss the upcoming Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners conference, highlighting the excitement surrounding the event, the various educational sessions, networking opportunities, and keynote speakers. They emphasize the importance of legislative engagement and the role of AI in healthcare, while…

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PASD Podcast #108 - Sasha Graham on the Athlete's Mindset 28:53

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Back in 2020, as the Covid pandemic began, a few of us got together and started a company called Coach Me Strong, an individualized exercise coaching program for people with Parkinson's. One of the first things we said to anyone who called to learn more about Coach Me Strong was, "No matter what you previous career was, now that you are diagnosed w…

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PASD Microcast #107 – The Parkinson's Plan with Dr. Michael Okun 31:09

4M ago31:09

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Dr. Michael Okun, a neurologist at University of Florida, has spent almost 25 years researching Parkinson's and treating people with Parkinson's. Now, in one of the best written and most accessible books ever written on Parkinson's, Dr. Okun and Dr. Ray Dorsey lay out the plan: What causes Parkinson's? What can be done to prevent it? What do you do…

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PASD Microcast # 106 – Prepping for Your Movement Disorders Specialist Visit with Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD 19:45

4M ago19:45

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How do you prepare for your visit with your movement disorders specialist – your doctor, nurse practitioner, or PA? In this episode filled with practical guidance, Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD, continues with her series about working with your medical care team. Bring your care partner, write everything down, have your questions ready. Sherrie looks at …

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PASD Microcast #105 – Our New Podcast Directory 5:46

5M ago5:46

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We recently crossed the threshold of 100 podcasts and it's become an amazing collection of information related to living a better life with Parkinson's. However, it's always been difficult to find specific information in a specific episode...you had to scroll through all the titles. We solved that this week with our new PASD Microcast Directory. Se…

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PASD Microcast #104 – Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD on What an Advanced Practice Provider Can Offer 15:17

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In this episode we continue our series with Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD on the relationship between you and your care team. Sherrie looks at the benefits and value of seeing an advanced practice provider – a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant and provides some insight on the training, education, and experiences APPs have in the care of Parkins…

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PASD Microcast #103 – Sherrie Gould, NP, CMRD on Why You Should See a Movement Disorders Clinician 15:12

5M ago15:12

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If you have Parkinson's, should you see a neurologist who is a movement disorders specialist? A general neurologist? An advanced practice provider – nurse practitioner or PA? Or your primary care physician. Although this may seem like an obvious series of questions, in this episode nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould unpacks some of the differences be…

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Episode 5: 6/11/25-Full Practice Authority (FPA) Legislative Update 13:34

5M ago13:34

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This episode is a legislative update as of 6/11/25 for Full Practice Authority (FPA) for Michigan Nurse Practitioners (NPs) with Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners' (MICNP) Legislative Committee Chair, Naila Russell. The updates for legislation will continue to change. As the voice of NPs in Michigan, we promise to continue to publish updates …

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PASD Microcast #102 – Working with Older Athletes with Coach Tracey Jacobs 25:21

5M ago25:21

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When we conceived the topic for this microcast the idea was to talk about the differences for a coach working wth older athletes and younger athletes, or older people with Parkinson's who have to exercise and younger people, with or without Parkinson's, who want to exercise. However, as the conversation developed, the apparent differences became le…

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Beyond the Rack: Step Inside our ACM Datacenter 33:49

7M ago33:49

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Ever wonder what powers your cloud workloads, protects legacy infrastructure, and keeps mission-critical systems running 24/7? Join AJ Kuftic (Field CTO) and Ed Dzurko (SVP of Data Center Engineering) for a behind-the-scenes tour of our PIT2, one of our 15 state-of-the-art data centers in the United States. This is the first time we’re pulling back…

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Episode 4: Child and Adolescent Sexual Health with Dr. Beth Kuzma 48:30

7M ago48:30

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In this episode of the MICNP podcast, Dr. Beth Kuzma discusses the critical aspects of adolescent health, focusing on HPV vaccination, sexual health education, and the challenges faced by today's youth. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early education, the impact of technology, and the role of parents in guiding their children through …

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PASD Microcast #101 – Our New Website Quick Link Pages 5:56

7M ago5:56

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We hear occasionally that our website is so full of useful and important information about Parkinson's and each person's journey with Parkinson's that sometimes it can be overwhelming. Where to start? Where to look? What do I need today to help me? To help ease that information-overload, we just created a series of "Quick Link" pages, basically lan…

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Episode 3: The History of Transgender Medicine in the US--Editors Interviewed 1:10:38

8M ago1:10:38

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This podcast episode features a discussion with experts in transgender medicine, focusing on the history, challenges, and future of transgender healthcare. The conversation highlights personal experiences, the importance of advocacy, and the evolving understanding of gender identity. The guests share insights on the medical treatment of transgender…

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Ep7 - Wound Aetiology vs Mechanism of Injury 33:30

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We have touched on Wound Aetiology previously, however in this episode we dive deeper into how wound types interface with mechanism of injury and dilemas faced when there are multiple causes - what actually is a mixed wound?. We canvass all the major hard to heal wound types including incontinence associated dermatitis, pressure injury, skin tears,…

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PASD Microcast #100 – MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Part 2 with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula 14:21

8M ago14:21

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In episode #93 in June of 2024 we met Dr. Vamsi Chavakula for a discussion on MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound. Now we're back with part 2. Dr. Chavakula, affiliated with Sharp Healthcare, has recently completed his 50th MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound procedure for people with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. In this episode we look at recent ad…

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Episode 2: March 2025-Full Practice Authority (FPA) Legislative Update 32:55

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In this episode of the MICNP podcast, hosts Jen McConnell and Rachel Hetzner engage with guests Naila Russell and Karla Ruest to discuss the current state of full practice authority for nurse practitioners in Michigan. They explore the importance of understanding one's value as a healthcare provider, the legislative efforts underway to achieve full…

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The Deepseek Effect 48:47

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How AI is Evolving & What It Means for Your Business Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the emergence of reasoning models is changing how businesses interact with AI. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we break down the latest advancements, including DeepSeek, and explore how Expedient's AI platform enables seamless adoption, comp…

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PASD Microcast #99 – Dr. Anna Halbeisen 14:49

9M ago14:49

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In this episode we meet Dr. Anna Halbeisen, a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine board-certified in emergency medicine, sports medicine as well as neuromusculoskeletal/osteopathic manual medicine. We talk with Dr. Halbeisen about exercise and how that impacts your body from a medical perspective, particularly in people diagnosed with Parkinson's. For m…

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Episode 1: MICNP & NP Health Policy 32:26

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This introductory episode explores the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP), its vision, and the legislative process surrounding health policy. The discussion highlights the challenges nurse practitioners face in advocating for full practice authority in Michigan, the importance of networking and staying informed, and practical advice fo…

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Modernizing Disaster Recovery: Lessons in Resilience from Utz Brands 50:37

9M ago50:37

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Founded in 1921, Utz Brands produces over 3.3 million pounds of snacks weekly, with revenue doubling in the past five years. With 13 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Utz’s success relies heavily on a strong technology team and a resilient disaster recovery plan to maintain business continuity. Join Tim Swingler, VP of Infrastructure & Secu…

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PASD Microcast #98 – 200km Cycling Challenge with Jeff Seckendorf and Sherrie Gould, NP 11:11

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June 11, 2025. Mark your calendars. PASD's Director of Operations, Jeff Seckendorf, will attempt to break four world cycling records to support the Parkinson's Association of San Diego. In this episode Jeff switched roles from interviewer to interviewee as Sherrie Gould, NP asked Jeff about the ride, the bike, the velodrome, and what it's like to d…

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Ep6 - Wound Education, from novice to who is the expert? 34:59

10M ago34:59

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Wound Education, the subject everyone wants, from novice to expert, but where so many barriers exist to getting it just right. In this episode we burrow down into a recent Australian publication discussing recommendations for undergraduate wound education. This is another prickly concept our listeners will have dealt with and have opinions on, no m…

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Optionality & Opportunity: Making Your VMware Decision 1:01:36

10M ago1:01:36

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Are you feeling uncertain about the future of your VMware infrastructure? Should you stay with VMware? What about Nutanix, KVM, OpenStack? Wondering about making the right call for your organization? You’re not alone. With changes in Broadcom’s VMware licensing and direction shaking up the industry, businesses must navigate these choices strategica…

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Expedient Hyperscale CTRL: Simple Management for Complex Environments 30:19

11M ago30:19

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Take your hybrid cloud strategy to the next level with Expedient’s Hyperscale CTRL. This newly launched suite of managed public cloud services is designed to seamlessly integrate AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, Nutanix, and more—helping you optimize workloads, reduce complexity, and control costs within one cohesive environment. Join us for a deep dive in…

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Ep5 - Let's start measuring up compression 40:28

11M ago40:28

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Compression, the topic everyone has experience with, an opinion on, and something to learn - including us. This will be the first episode of many on compression because there is so much to unwrap. We would love to hear your feedback on this one as we touch on so many points. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 How lymphoedema training has informed…

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PASD Microcast #97- Jeff Seckendorf on Mindfulness 30:52

11M ago30:52

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In this slightly longer episode, I was invited to speak to the North County Parkinson's Support Group in Oceanside, CA on the topic of mindfulness. In this half hour we look at rest and recovery for the body and for the mind, the difference between meditation and meditative, and we do a short, three minute guided meditation (if you are listening to…

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Ep4 - Monika and Donna's path to Wound Consultancy 31:01

12M ago31:01

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Join Mon and Don as we burrow into our journey's to wound consultancy. We hope you learn a little more about what has shaped us as individual wound clinicians, as we share some of our defining professional experiences as nurses. Timestamps: 00:00 Get to know us 00:56 Mon’s journey 02:38 High value education and training 02:38 Benefits of lymphoedem…

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PASD Microcast #96 - Sleep Issues in Parkinson's with Dr. Kevin McGehrin 16:03

1y ago16:03

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In this "sleepy" episode we are joined by Dr. Kevin McGehrin, a neurologist at the Neuron Clinic, to discuss issues of sleep in people with Parkinson's. Dr. McGehrin looks at some of the causes of trouble sleeping, discusses REM sleep behavior disorder, and talks about some of the things we can do to help facilitate good sleep. For more information…

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Your Disaster Recovery Doesn't Have To Be A Disaster 24:43

1y ago24:43

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Are you confident in your organization's ability to respond to a cybersecurity incident? This session will guide IT decision makers through the critical components of building a resilient strategy, from choosing the right technologies to seamless implementation and rigorous testing protocols. Discover cost-effective approaches to ensure your plan i…

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Ep3 - Wound aetiologies, teaser topics and more 30:48

1y ago30:48

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We celebrate reaching 3 episodes with a lot more prickly topics affecting anyone attending woundcare. Join Mon and Don as we burrow into the issues inherent in reaching a wound aetiology - or is that a mechanism of injury? How confident are we? What are the barriers and pitfalls and are we setting unrealistic expectations for the everyday clinician…

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PASD Microcast #95 – Upcoming at PASD 10:11

1y ago10:11

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In this short microcast PASD's Director of Operations Jeff Seckendorf takes a look at some of the upcoming programs from the Parkinson's Association of San Diego. Listen and hear Jeff talk about our Mentor Program, or new education program for mental health professionals, our newly update free mobility device program, Empowerment Day, and much more…

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Ep2 - When wound care isn't just about the person with a wound 31:46

1y ago31:46

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Let's continue burrowing down into prickly conversations. Join Mon and Don as we unpack caring for the carers including the array of clinicians (nursing, allied, medical) plus formal and informal carers. Everyone plays a role in determining what happens to the person's wound. Timestamps: 00:00 Caring for clinicians and carers 06:56 The community nu…

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Providing Resilience: How Packetwatch and Expedient Transform Incident Response 35:59

1y ago35:59

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In Providing Resilience: How PacketWatch and Expedient Transform Incident Response, AJ Kuftic from Expedient hosts cybersecurity veteran Jeff Lennon of PacketWatch to tackle the complexities of modern incident response. With over 25 years in tech and deep experience in cybersecurity, Jeff brings valuable insights into how PacketWatch, an MDR provid…

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Ep1 - Listen in as we kick off our prickly conversations 28:49

1y ago28:49

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Are you a clinician interested in wound care? Maybe you're just starting or know a little about hard to heal wounds? Or are you more seasoned in your career? Perhaps you work in the community, aged care, a hospital or a subacute setting. Join Monika and Donna, 2 advanced practice nurses and lymphoedema practitioners, as we kick off and introduce ou…

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The Future of VMware — Insights from VMware Explore 44:59

1y ago44:59

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In this episode, AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient, and Doug Theis, Sales Director of National Strategy, break down the key takeaways from VMware Explore 2023. As Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware reshapes the virtualization landscape, many organizations are reevaluating their cloud strategies and infrastructure choices. Join us as we dive into excl…

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PASD Microcast #94 – Mail Order Pharmacies with Dave Randall 17:07

1+ y ago17:07

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In this episode we get a primer on mail order pharmacies. Dave Randall has been a pharmacist for 30+ years and gives us the ins and outs, benefits and drawbacks to receiving your medications from a mail order pharmacy. Have questions for us or for Dave? Contact the Parkinson's Association of San Diego here: https://parkinsonsassociation.org/contact…

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Cloud Success with Nutanix and Expedient 35:45

1+ y ago35:45

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Nutanix solutions play a pivotal role in addressing modern enterprise challenges. Join us for a live comprehensive discussion featuring two distinguished experts in IT transformation: Harsha Kotikela, Director of Product and Solutions Marketing at Nutanix, and AJ Kuftic, Field CTO at Expedient. This session will delve into the innovative approaches…

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Nutanix: The Key to IT Optionality 28:32

1+ y ago28:32

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As IT landscapes evolve, the need for flexibility and a diverse set of infrastructure options becomes paramount. If you're an IT leader aiming to increase the adaptability and resilience of your IT infrastructure, this webinar will help you understand why Nutanix is a crucial component of the modern technology stack that allows for increased perfor…

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PASD Microcast #93– MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula 19:23

1+ y ago19:23

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MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound is an alternative treatment for Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. In this fascinating episode, Dr. Vamsi Chavakula, affiliated with Sharp Healthcare, looks at the pros, cons, history, and future of HIFU. Click here for more information on treating movement disorders at Sharp. For more information about the Parki…

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Introducing Expedient AI CTRL: Responsible Deployment, Transformative Productivity 57:27

1+ y ago57:27

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The Sensible Entry Point for Your AI Implementation Research shows the biggest corporate concerns when it comes to implementing AI are exactly what you expect them to be: security, reliability, and ease of use. With the launch of AI CTRL, we’re addressing each of those head on with a suite of offerings that protect your proprietary data, give you d…

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Mastering the Shift: Edge Computing in the Broadcom-VMware Era 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

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In this episode of the Expedient podcast, AJ Kuftic and CEO Bryan Smith discuss the significant changes in VMware licensing due to Broadcom's new policies and their impact on edge computing. Smith explains the reduction from over 4000 VMware SKUs to fewer bundles, highlighting the shift towards subscription models and its implications for edge loca…

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Broadcom Acquires VMware: Your Questions Answered 1:04:31

1+ y ago1:04:31

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In this pivotal episode of "Expedient: The Podcast," we delve into the monumental changes rippling through the tech landscape following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. Bringing together industry leaders and experts at the heart of this transformation, we offer a comprehensive analysis of how this shift will redefine cloud computing, data center d…

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042 - ACHPN Review - The Conclusion 51:41

2y ago51:41

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042 - ACHPN Review - The Conclusion: Amanda, Carissa and Steve close out discussing the ACHPN exam. Check out supplemental materials at epionepalliative.com.By HPMTalk

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PASD Microcast #92 – Sherrie Gould on Her Way to the First Training Hike for the 2024 Japan Trek.mp3 4:17

2y ago4:17

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"Power Over Parkinson's" international trek number six! Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould has, over the past 14 years, led people with Parkinson's on fundraising treks to Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest Base Camp, Machu Picchu, The Camino de Santiago, the Dolomites, and now, coming up in May 2024, the Kumano Kodo in Japan. Funds raised on this trip support…