Banter At The Bedside
Banter at the Bedside dives into the real stories of healthcare — the ones that happen behind the curtains, between shifts, and at the bedside. Hosted by frontline professionals, each episode brings together voices from across the healthcare spectrum to share their perspectives — from laughter in the breakroom to the moments that change everything. Whether you’re in scrubs or just curious about life inside the hospital, join us for honest, thoughtful, and sometimes hilarious conversations about what it really means to care for others.
Banter At The Bedside
Down the Reddit Thread: Healthcare Team Reacts to Posts Bashing Advance Practice Providers
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In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, we dive headfirst into the Reddit rabbit hole — specifically the infamous “Noctor” threads targeting NPs, PAs, and other advanced practice providers.
From claims that APPs are “cheap labor” to debates about online education, research credibility, independent practice, and the Dunning-Kruger effect; we read the posts out loud and react in real time.
With Abby (CICU NP), Kaleigh (ICU nurse), Cody (ICU nurse) and Michael (Physician) all at the table, this conversation goes deeper than internet drama. We talk about:
- Physician vs. APP training differences
- The reality of academic ICUs
- Confidence vs. competence
- Teaching fellows vs. teaching APPs
- Why online arguments hurt patient trust
- And whether “APP hate” is actually about insecurity, economics, or something else entirely
No medical advice. Just real talk from people actually doing the work.