The VPNG Podcast

What does it actually take for a perioperative nurse to step into research and why would you? In this episode of Gloves Off, Minds On, Elyse and Carmen sit down with Tarryn Armour RN, ACORN Fellow, lecturer, and PhD candidate — to talk about her pathway from clinical practice into academia and research. Tarryn shares how her interest in research developed, what gave her the confidence to start a P...

Pain doesn’t begin in recovery and it’s not just measured on a scale of 0 to 10. In this episode of Gloves Off, Minds On, Nadine and Elyse sit down with pain physician and anaesthetist Dr Suyin Tan to unpack something we don’t always notice in practice: the language we use around pain, and how much it actually matters. From the pre‑operative conversations that shape expectations, to the familiar p...

In this episode of Gloves Off, Minds On, hosts Nadine and Elyse talk with Christine Ayton, the first fully accredited nurse endoscopist in New South Wales. Christine shares her journey from regional nursing beginnings through ICU, emergency, and perioperative roles to pioneering nurse-led endoscopy, the challenges she faced, and how she supports access to care in regional communities. Listeners wi...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse interviews Penny Smally, and discusses all things surgical plume. Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vpng2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicperiop...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Karolin King about all things safety and risk. Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vp...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk to Dr Emily Balmaks about sustainability in the operating theatre. Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Facebook: https://www....

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Jonathan Hardwick about his experiences serving with Mercy Ships. Find more information here: Mercy Ships Australia - A Vessel of Hope and Health Care Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem!...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse and Kate are joined by Adj A/Professor Elissa O’Keefe to discuss laser safety. If you would like to access the Laser Safety Standards they can be found here: https://www.standards.org.au/news/new-standard-on-lasers-emphasises-staff-training To contact...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Catherine about all things ERAS, Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vpng2 Instagram:...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Dr Carly Fox about her journey to becoming a female Plastic Surgeon Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Facebook: https:...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Diane Williams Harapin OAM about what type of leader she is and what drives her desire to give back. Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Trish Pearson about the surgical reform initiative and regional healthcare.  Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Faceboo...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Dr Deb Leung about juggling career ambition, family responsibilities and life in general. Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social m...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Sue Young about collaboration and equipment management in the OR. Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Facebook: https://...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Associate Professor Stephane Bouchoucha about how to take opportunities when presented to progress your career.  Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join an...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse and Kate chat with Dr Adam Searby about drug and alcohol use in healthcare workers.  For further information about Adams work check out the DANA online Home (danaonline.org) Are you a nurse in an Australian health service? Deakin University are again...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse and Kate chat with Adam from Endovision about the importance of Trade Partnerships. Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours! Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Join and like VPNG on social media. Facebook: https://www...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!   Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.   On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Ryan & Kate interview the amazing ACORN Standards Office, Michelle Hibberson.   Use these links to download the Member Jungle App to your device: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/member-jungle/id1258367807 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!   Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.   On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Ryan and Kate interview Tarryn Armour to discuss Human Factors in the perioperative environment.   Here is the link to the Seminal Report that was discussed - To Err is Human, Building a Safer Health System: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/200656918...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!   Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.   On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Ryan interviews an extra special guest for this festive bonus episode of the VPNG podcast.   Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now!   Join and like VPNG on social media.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vpng2 Instagram: https://www...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!   Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.   On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Ryan interviews the incredibly talented Thomas Edwards, a senior member of the Cosplayer's Guild of Victoria.   To find out more about the work that Thomas and his team do, visit http://www.cgvic.org/  and check out their Instagram page at https://www.instag...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!   Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.   On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Ryan & Kate have a discussion between themselves regarding three hot topics, including cloth hats, what our family and friends think we do and abbreviations in consent. The link to the ACORN Journal article discussed can be found here: https://www.journal.ac...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!   Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.   On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Ryan interviews surgical patient, Marcus, about his surgical journey and experiences.   We’re curious to hear about your surgical consent stories! Email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours!   Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now!...

Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!   Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss things all perioperative.   On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Ryan interviews VPNG President, Elyse Coffey, about her experiences as a perioperative nurse and what it is like to run an organisation, such as VPNG.   If you would like to contact Elyse, you can email president@vpng.org.au or enquiries@vpng.org.au to get i...

Welcome to the VPNG Podcast! Join your hosts, Ryan & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative. Not a VPNG member? No problem! Visit vpng.org.au to join now! Do you have any topics or ideas that you would like discussed on the podcast? Or do you have any questions you would like answered? Feel free to email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to get in touch with us. Visit vpng.org.au/podcast for more...