The BJN Podcast

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Natasha Rolls (Lead Stoma Care Nurse and Honorary Treasurer of the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK) to discuss the current landscape of stoma care nursing, how the NHS Long Term plan will impact the profession and what information nurses need to know to adapt to future changes.  The conversation explores what the profession looks like today, how upcoming NHS strategies may reshape it, and what innovations could transform stoma care in the next few years.   We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Caitlin Paterson (Drug Liaison Nurse) to discuss misconceptions relating to drug use, how drug use relates to the wider social healthcare issues, and how nurses can work with prevention measures.  The conversation explores Caitlin's experience working with this community, the truth behind common misconceptions about addiction and harm reduction, and what changes are needed in policy to prevent the UK from heading towards a US-style opioid crisis.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with David Green (Nurse Consultant for Immunisation for the UK Health Security Agency) to discuss vaccination programmes and the nursing profession. The conversation explores vaccine scepticism in the UK, why David believes in the life-saving power of vaccines, and what needs to change in public attitudes and healthcare strategies to protect communities, both now and in the future. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Luke Evans (Chair of the RCN Public Health Forum and a Registered Nurse Working in Health Equity) to discuss the nature of health inequalities and what can be done to address them. The conversation explores Luke's experiences in working to reduce disparities, why he believes in the power of nursing to make a difference, and what changes he thinks are needed, at both a local and national level, to create a fairer, healthier society for all.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Carly Le Marechal (Nurse Lecturer and Former Safeguarding Nurse) to discuss what safeguarding nursing really involves. The conversation explores her experience working in safeguarding, why she believes safeguarding must adapt to new challenges like online harm, and what changes she'd like to see government strategies and professional frameworks to better protect both children and adults. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/  The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Kerry Wykes (Co-Founder and Director of Kinari and Nurse Leader) to discuss the experience of internationally educated nurses (IENs) working in the NHS.  The conversation explores the shortfalls that exist in the NHS's current approach to meeting the pastoral needs of IENs, how the service could be made more inclusive and welcoming, and the long-term impact that the failure to address these barriers could have on the wider health service. Want to find out more on this subject? Check out the International Retention Toolkit here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/international-retention-toolkit Kinari are hosting an unmissable, free conference on 18 November 2025, London Waterloo. This is aimed at Workforce, Recruitment or Education Leads, or anyone responsible for the support and pastoral care of international nurses or other team members in your organisation. Join us there: Sharing Best Practices in Pastoral Care 2025 Tickets, Tue 18 Nov 2025 at 08:45 | Eventbrite We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Zainab Noor (Clinical Psychologist at UCL), to discuss the concept of burnout, how it manifests, what the NHS can do to address the root causes of it, and how we can improve the wellbeing of its nursing and healthcare staff. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Jo Laplana (Registered Nurse), to discuss his experience as a neurodiverse nurse working in the NHS.  The discussion explores the barriers that exist within the health service for neurodiverse staff, what adjustments can look like and when they should be implemented, and the wider responsibility of the NHS to improve the experience of its staff. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Dina Paolini (Clinical Nurse Specialist and Career Coach for International Nurses), to discuss the role of internationally educated nurses in the NHS, and what NHS can learn from other health systems. The discussion explores the successes and limitations associated with the German, Italian and Canadian health services, as well as what barriers exist within the NHS.   Do you have a career coaching question for Dina? Contact her directly at: info@nursesmove.blog We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Nicki Thomas (Registered Kidney Nurse and Professor), to explore how we can bring nurses and the communities they serve closer together. The discussion covers Nicki's experiences working in long-term kidney disease prevention in south east London, and details some examples of community outreach programmes that have been successful in improving access to healthcare.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Shellie Radford (Nurse Researcher) to discuss new developments in the treatment of IBD and Crohn's disease, whether current approaches are too reactive rather than proactive, and how nurses can help patients address the psychological impacts of IBD. We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast! We're excited to be launching season 3, and kicking things off with an exploration into all things artificial intelligence.  In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Laurence Lovat (Professor in Gastroenterology and Biophotonics at UCL) to discuss how AI will impact nursing, whether it will replace or augment the role of the nurse, how it can improve the delivery of care and what future developments are on the horizon.  We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com  Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

In this episode, Brian Webster and Geoffrey Walker discuss what it takes to be an effective leader. 

In this episode, Michelle Croston, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Nottingham takes over the podcast to interview Marco Tomietto, Professor of Nursing at Northumbria University and Charlotte Gordon, Assistant Professor of Adult Nursing at Northumbria University about the findings of the Sigma impact vaccination study. 

In this episode, Sophie and Angela Grainger, Professor of Nursing, BPP University School of Nursing disuss the importance of compassion and empathy in nursing.  

In this episode, Sophie speaks to Anna Jones, the Director for Children's Services at Chestnut Tree House in West Sussex about the nurse's role in hospices. 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast, series 2. In this episode, Sophie and Kendra Schneller (Nurse Practitioner, Health Inclusion Team - Vulnerable Adults and Prevention Services, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) discuss inclusion health and what this means. 

In this episode, Adrian Byrne,Chief Information Officer at the University Hospital Southampton, discusses how 3M M*Modal speech-recognition software can provide fast and cost-effective clinical documentation and how this innovative technology is freeing up nurses' and doctors' time so they can focus on patient care.

Sheila Shepley (nurse practitioner, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust) speaks with Rita Som (editor, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing) about how epilepsy nurses and specialists can help people with epilepsy transition from childhood to adult services. The discussion covers the reasons and criteria for transitioning, as well as education, support and monitoring, with practical insights on overcoming challenges to a smooth transition. This educational episode was initiated and funded by Neuraxpharm UK Ltd. The date of recording was June 2025. Job code NXUK 0225 16. This episode is intended for UK healthcare professionals interested in epilepsy. The views expressed are those of Sheila Shepley.

In this takeover episode, Barry Hill, Professor of Nursing and Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University talks to Samina Hashimi about the drop in applications to nursing degrees as well as the high rates of attrition. In the episode, Barry shared his three key actions targeted at students, academics and practicing nurses on improving the landscape and supporting student nurses in their degrees. At the end of the episode, Barry shares his insights into how to support students who are struggling with their workload and overcoming challenges in teamwork. BJN inform For more information and resources, go to: https://www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nursing-podcast/  New to the platform? BJN inform is a mentor-in-your pocket digital resource for nurses, nurse associates and nursing students, providing you with easy-access articles on topics across clinical areas, person-centred care, career and nurse wellbeing. If you would like to speak with us about a no-commitment demo or trial, please get in touch at: institutions@markallengroup.com