Dr. Monique Nugent

Dr. Monique Nugent Physician, Author, Speaker & Advocate helping you navigate hospitals, healthcare & healing. Host of Prescription for Admission podcast.

If you've ever felt lost, rushed, or ignored in a hospital, this is for you.I'm hosting a free community event through t...
05/14/2026

If you've ever felt lost, rushed, or ignored in a hospital, this is for you.

I'm hosting a free community event through the City of Quincy Health Department called Prescription for Admission, and the whole point is to help you feel prepared before you ever need to be admitted.

We'll cover how to advocate for yourself or a loved one, understand what's actually happening around you, and leave feeling like you have a seat at the table, not just a bed in a room.

May 27, 2026
10:00 – 11:00 AM
440 E. Squantum St., Quincy, MA 02171

It's free. It's practical. And it's the kind of thing I wish more people had access to sooner.
Reserve your spot and share this with someone who needs it.

05/12/2026

Last week's quick tip struck a nerve for a lot of you —
and that story is exactly why I started Prescription for Admission.

Every episode is built for families navigating aging, illness,
and the hospital system in real time.

If you haven't found it yet, now's a good time.
Click the link to listen now: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0e537b9e-e674-4e4d-9a9f-55408916c9fd/

05/11/2026

Nobody wants to talk about aging.
Not really.
Not the part where staying home alone might not be safe.
Not moving to a different bedroom. Not adding grab bars to the bathroom.
Not what happens to your money if your health changes.

We avoid all of it — until we can't.

What I've learned is that one big "talk" seldom works.
It's too much, too fast, and people shut down.
What does work? Small conversations.
Repeated over time.
A little bit at a time, until the idea isn't so scary anymore.
That's what this episode is really about.

Listen now to the podcast: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/85dc89cc-aac5-4577-839f-727a25e48be4/

05/08/2026

Quick tip: if you or someone you love ever ends up in the hospital:

Ask for what you need on day one.

I know it can feel like you're being difficult. You're not. You're giving the team the information we need to take care of your person properly.

I once had a patient whose wife needed to stay with him overnight. She'd watched what happened during previous hospitalizations when no one was there — it wasn't good. Because she told me that on day one, we could actually plan around it together.

If the answer had been no, she would've had every right to say: Okay, then let's talk about whether he even needs to be here, or whether we can find a setting where I can be with him.

That's not pushback. That's good care in action.

Full episode wherever you listen to podcasts.

What if the most important lesson you learn in medicine… isn’t in a textbook?On May 8th, I’ll be speaking to the graduat...
05/06/2026

What if the most important lesson you learn in medicine… isn’t in a textbook?

On May 8th, I’ll be speaking to the graduating class of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Because medicine isn’t just about diagnoses and treatment plans.

It’s about the conversations you have when no one is watching.

The moments families feel lost.

And the decisions that shape a patient’s entire experience.

These are the lessons we don’t always teach—
But they matter most.

If you’re entering healthcare—or already in it—what’s one lesson you wish you learned earlier?

Join the live commencement here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ys1XD9fbpxk?si=MEDGz0L_s3fXVpHF

You’re not failing—you’re overwhelmed.I see you.Sitting at the bedside…trying to keep track of everything…wondering if y...
04/27/2026

You’re not failing—you’re overwhelmed.

I see you.
Sitting at the bedside…
trying to keep track of everything…
wondering if you’re asking the right questions or missing something important.

You’re juggling conversations with doctors, remembering instructions, making decisions for someone you love—
and somehow holding it all together.

That’s a lot for one person.
Let me tell you something I wish more caregivers heard:

You were never meant to do this alone.
You don’t have to control every detail to be a strong advocate.

Sometimes, it looks like pausing…
asking one more question…
or simply taking a breath so you can think clearly again.

That’s exactly why I created the Hospital Smart Package,
So you have a guide, a structure, and the confidence to navigate this without burning out.

Tap the link to get the support you deserve https://mnugent.kartra.com/page/vzI1

And tell me—
Have you ever felt this way in the hospital?
Save this for the moments when it feels like too much
Share this with someone who needs to hear this today

04/23/2026

“Should we go here… or somewhere else?”

That moment when something feels off, and you have to decide fast, is not when you want to be guessing.

I’ve seen families walk into the closest urgent care, hoping it would be enough…
only to realize they’ve already hit the ceiling of what that facility can do.

Now you’re repeating tests, waiting for transfers, and losing precious time.

On the other hand, I’ve also seen what happens when you already know your options.
You walk in with clarity.
You know, “This is where we stabilize,” or “This is where we go for full care.”
And everything moves differently.

Where you go matters.
What they’re capable of matters.
And knowing that before you need it can change everything.

In this episode of Prescription for Admission, I walk you through how to understand your local urgent care and emergency options, so you’re not making critical decisions in the dark.

Listen now and feel more prepared the next time it matters

You give so much of yourself every day, and somehow, it still feels like it’s not enough.That quiet guilt you carry?It s...
04/21/2026

You give so much of yourself every day, and somehow, it still feels like it’s not enough.

That quiet guilt you carry?

It shows up the moment you try to rest…
even for a second.

But here’s the truth: you don’t have to sacrifice yourself to be a good caregiver.

When you take care of yourself, you show up stronger, clearer, and more present for the people who need you.

If you’re navigating hospital stays, caring for aging parents, or feeling overwhelmed by it all, you deserve support, not just survival.

Explore the Hospital Smart package and give yourself the tools to care with confidence, clarity, and less stress.
Click here to get started: https://mnugent.kartra.com/page/vzI1

04/17/2026

“I didn’t want to get in the way… so I stepped out.”

I hear this more often than you’d think.

Someone is in the hospital, trying to answer questions, remember medications, and explain what’s been happening—
and you’re right there, holding the missing pieces… but staying quiet.

Here’s the truth:

Your presence matters more than you realize.

I’ve seen moments where one extra voice changed everything,
when details were missed, when something didn’t sound right, when clarity made all the difference.

You’re not in the way.
You’re part of the care.

And when things feel overwhelming, having someone who knows the story, who can speak up, and who can connect the dots—

That’s not extra.
That’s essential.

In this episode of Prescription for Admission, I talk about what it really means to be present during a hospital stay, and why your voice matters in ways you may not even see.

Click the link to listen to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5z7Pcc79BAjeS10FoQScn2?si=ChQLEiaORQ-qT6qVFEhJUg

04/09/2026

Navigating the maze of healthcare as a family caregiver can feel like an endless marathon.

I’ve been there.

Caring for someone is both a privilege and a burden—full of love, yet fraught with moments of chaos.

In my latest podcast episode, I offer insights and tips, reminding you that stepping back sometimes is not just okay—
It's necessary for your well-being and your loved ones'.

Listen in, and remember, you're not alone.

Click the link to get the full episode on how to survive a hospital stay while keeping your sanity intact.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VO3rtdgzg1tTUDk0Nq37V?si=eGSCe_D6QGqKn2OaZHKrEw

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