Episode 2: The Kidneys

Episode 3: The Long Way Around

Brock opens up about the path that led him to nursing — and it's nothing close to a straight line. In this episode, he takes you back to the beginning: a pre-med student who hit a wall, made the decision to drop out, and did what most people around him didn't see coming — walked into a Marine Corps recruiting office. He talks about the medical separation that pulled him out of the uniform before he was ready to take it off. Then he gets into the pivot — how nursing found him, or maybe how he finally found it. Why the bedside made sense in a way the lecture hall never did. What it's like to build a career in healthcare after the military. If you've ever felt like your path didn't make sense to anyone else — this one's for you.

Episode 2: The Kidneys

Join Brock for an in-depth exploration of kidney health and function. This episode is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of renal physiology, pathology, and clinical management. We'll cover the essential anatomy and physiology of the kidneys, explore the five vital functions these organs perform, discuss clinical assessment techniques, examine the stages of chronic kidney disease, review common kidney disorders, and provide a comprehensive pharmacological reference for medications used in renal care. Whether you're a nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, or other healthcare provider, this episode will enhance your clinical knowledge and improve patient care outcomes. • Kidney anatomy and physiological structure • The five essential functions of healthy kidneys • Clinical assessment tools and patient evaluation • Chronic Kidney Disease: Classification, stages, and clinical implications • Common kidney disorders: Acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, polycystic kidney disease, and more • Evidence-based pharmacotherapy for kidney disease management • Medication classes: Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, phosphate binders, electrolyte agents, and more • Nursing considerations and best practices in renal care • Patient education and counseling strategies References: Hinkle, J. L., Cheever, K. H., & Overbaugh, K. J. (2026). Brunner & Suddarth's textbook of medical-surgical nursing (16th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (2023). Davis's drug guide for nurses (18th ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

Introduction

This is a short introduction to myself and what to expect from this podcast! Which is the unexpected, of course.