Let's Talk Nursing

Let's Talk Nursing with Claire Leader.In this episode, Samina is joined by Claire Leader, Assistant Professor in the department of Nursing and Midwifery at Northumbria University and women's health and wellbeing champion. They discuss the menopause, common symptoms and how this affects nurses in the workplace.Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:Menopausal symptoms and the ways in which these can be relievedHow the menopause affects nurses at workReasonable work...

Let's Talk Nursing with Barry Hill.In this episode, Samina is joined by Barry Hill, Professor of Nursing and Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University. They discuss the challenges and barriers that are causing the drop in applications to nursing degrees and high rates of student nurse attrition, as well as the potential solutions to these.Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:Challenges that are contributing to high rates of st...

Let's Talk Nursing with Sophie Gardner.In this bonus episode, Samina chats with Sophie Gardner, editor of the British Journal of Nursing (BJN). They discuss the major do's and don'ts of writing for publication, and Sophie even reveals some insider tips on getting published in the BJN.Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:Why nurses should write for publicationTop tips for getting started with writingSophie's pet peeves when it comes to manuscripts submitted to th...

Let's Talk Nursing with Gillian Morris and Brian Webster.In this episode, Samina is joined by Gillian Morris, lecturer at the University of Dundee, and Brian Webster, registered nurse and trainee district nurse at NHS Tayside. They discuss health promotion strategies that nurses can deliver when providing holistic, person-centred care.Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:Tips and tricks for delivering health promotionAssessing people's readiness to changeResourc...

Let's Talk Nursing with Melanie Maddison.In this episode, Samina is joined by Melanie Maddison, lecturer in Adult Nursing and sustainability lead at King's College London. They discuss the impact of the healthcare sector on the environment and climate change, as well as the nurse's role in promoting sustainable practices.Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:The carbon footprint of the NHSThe impact of climate change and pollution on healthExcessive use of person...

Let's Talk Nursing with Rochelle Tattersall.In this episode, Samina is joined by Rochelle Tattersall, a recent nursing graduate from the University of Leeds, now working as a registered community staff nurse at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. They discuss Rochelle’s journey of navigating her autism diagnosis while studying as a student nurse.Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:Getting an autism diagnosisStereotypes that autistic nurses and student nurses enco...

Let's Talk Nursing with Michelle Croston.In this episode, Samina is joined by Michelle Croston, lead HIV specialist nurse at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. They discuss providing person-centred care for patients with HIV and the core components of developing therapeutic relationships. Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:The history of HIV careHow nurses can build therapeutic relationships in their practiceMichelle's personal experiences in pat...

Let's Talk Nursing is a brand new podcast produced by BJN inform, where nurses talk about their real-life experiences and share practical tips that you can apply to your practice. In this six-episode series, we’ll be dedicating two episodes each to topics across person-centred care, nurse wellbeing and career development. For more information about the episodes and additional resources, go to bjninform.com/lets-talk-nursing-podcast.