About Us

Stories from the heart of a pediatric oncology nurse — and a dad trying to navigate both worlds.

Hosted and recorded by David Metzger (RN, Pediatric Oncology Nurse & Father), Nurse Papa dives deep into real-life parenting moments—sometimes funny, often messy, always heartfelt. David offers two main parts to his episodes:

• Deep-dive stories from his own family or clinical work

• “Dear Nurse Papa” letters where he answers listener-submitted parenting questions

  Why It Matters:

• Authentic: 35 episodes exploring topics like climate anxiety, toddler tantrums, even decision-making around circumcision

• Professional + Dad-Jokes: David combines clinical experience with empathy and dry humor

• Published Author: The podcast serves as a companion to his book, Nurse Papa: 18 Meditations

• Media Recognized: David has appeared on NBC Today Show and signed with Gen Z Publishing

  Last episode dropped December 2022. While Nurse Papa isn’t actively recording, the episodes remain a cherished library of insight, empathy, and practical parenting navigation.

🎧 Still worth listening, still comforting, still Nurse Papa.