Let's Talk Nursing

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...

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 L...

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 ris...

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 career The racist and sexist microag...

Let's Talk Nursing with Katie Loader In this person-centred care episode, Katie Loader, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, discusses emotional unstable personality disorder (EUPD), nurse attitudes towards the condition and delivering principles of person-centred care. Katie provides insights into: The symptoms and diagnosis of EUPD Her personal experience...

Let's Talk Nursing with Aby Mitchell. Aby Mitchell, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Education and recent winner of the Nursing Educator of the Year award, joins the podcast to share her insights on virtual placements for student nurses. Throughout the episode, Aby discusses: The benefits and limitations of virtual placements Her personal experience of setting up a virtual placement programme at Ki...

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: Menopaus...

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 e...

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 p...

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...

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, in...

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...

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 care H...

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...