Let's Talk Nursing

Critical care nursing can be immensely rewarding, but it also carries a significant emotional burden. In this episode, we are joined by Tracy Cartwright and Daniel Hodgkins to explore the psychological and emotional impact of working in critical care settings. We discuss the realities of caring for patients experiencing serious illness, trauma and end-of-life situations, and the cumulative effect this can have on nurses. We examine how emotional strain can present in practice and explore the ...

In this episode we explore domestic abuse within the nursing workforce: why nurses are at increased risk, why this issue has often remained hidden, and the vital role colleagues can play in recognising and responding to those experiencing abuse. We are joined by Dr Alison Gregory, Independent Academic and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, to discuss the latest evidence on domestic abuse among healthcare professionals and why many victim-survivors first disclo...

In this episode we explore reflective practice in nursing: what it is, why it matters, and how it can shape both professional development and the quality of patient care. We are joined by Helen Ayo-Ajayi, Associate Professor and Head of Placements and Work-Based Learning at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), Hannah Dunn, Senior Lecturer at BNU, Amy Pile, Lecturer at BNU and Sunny Daby, Senior Lecturer at BNU to take a practical and honest look at what reflective practice really means and w...

Transitioning from student to registered nurse is one of the most significant milestones in a nursing career. In this episode, we are joined by Tracy Cartwright, Senior Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), and Daniel Hodgkins, Lecturer at BNU, to delve into what this shift into qualified practice really looks like. We explore the common challenges newly qualified nurses face, from rising workloads to navigating the fear of making mistakes. We discuss the vital role of workplace s...

Let's Talk Nursing with Sun Sander-Jackson Sun Sander-Jackson, Inclusion Lead, Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Midwifery Officer’s Black and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group, joins the podcast to share her personal experiences of racist microaggressions and the effect this had on her mental health. Throughout the episode, Sun discusses: Her nursing careerThe racist and sexist microaggressions she facedRecommendations to nurse managersHer message to fellow internationally-trained nurse...