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Nursing is a busy, always-changing profession, and many nurses can find themselves struggling to stay aware of the latest innovations and trends. Finding time for professional development or continuing education can be difficult.
Nursing podcasts can be a great way for nurses and nursing students to learn more about trends in the field, new research, personal perspectives and more. Listening during a commute or a break can be a strong way to build knowledge.
It can be challenging to find the best, most up-to-date nursing podcasts—fortunately, our list below can help.
Host(s): Various hosts
Description: AFP hosts cover key evidence-based learning points featured in each issue of the American Family Physician publication. Each episode includes brief summaries of articles and other features.
Where to Listen:
Website: AFP Podcast
Host(s): Dr. Adam Rodman
Description: Bedside Rounds is a storytelling podcast about medical history and the intersection of medicine, culture and society.
Where to Listen:
Website: Bedside Rounds
Host(s): Tina Vinsant
Description: This show calls itself “one part lighthearted and fun, one part deep and thought provoking.” It is hosted by Tina Vinsant, a registered nurse at a Level I trauma center who uses true crime and hot-topic stories to educate and encourage nurses.
Where to Listen:
Website: Good Nurse Bad Nurse
Host(s): Elizabeth Tracey
Description: Johns Hopkins serves up a podcast about the latest in health and medical-related news, hosted by Elizabeth Tracey. It’s designed for people who want to be as informed as possible regarding health care.
Where to Listen:
Website: Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts
Host(s): Dr. Robert Whitaker
Description: Dr. Whitaker speaks to anyone seeking to learn more about the human anatomy, from doctors and nurses to medical students and the general public.
Where to Listen:
Website: Instant Anatomy
Host(s): Keith Carlson
Description: Keith Carlson is a nurse and nursing coach who offers weekly nursing career advice and information for nurses and other health care professionals.
Where to Listen:
Website: The Nurse Keith Show
Host(s): Jon Haws
Description: Nurse Jon Haws hosts a podcast for nursing students, covering tips, answering questions and interviewing thought leaders, entrepreneurs and authors.
Where to Listen:
Host(s): Various hosts
Description: This podcast from Hippo Education offers the latest information in primary care and family medicine presented by top medical professionals.
Where to Listen:
Host(s): Michael Smith
Description: Real Talk School of Nursing host (and registered nurse) Michael Smith touches on topics about nursing school experiences and all that goes along with it. Guest content from nursing school listeners is encouraged.
Where to Listen:
Host(s): Various hosts
Description: This podcast about nursing and other health specialties is produced by SAGE, a leading international publisher of books, journals and electronic media for academic, educational and professional markets.
Where to Listen:
Website: SAGE Publishing
Host(s): Dr. John Mandrola
Description: Dr. Mandrola offers summaries and perspectives on top news of the week that cardiologists can’t miss.
Where to Listen:
Host(s): Mark Holloway
Description: Mark Holloway speaks on the travel nurse specialty, including jobs and issues a travel nurse may face.
Where to Listen:
Website: Meridian Medical Staffing
Information on this page was last updated in June 2021.
