In this episode, Natalie and I talk about whether people really understand what nurses do; what it is like to be a new graduate nurse in ICU; the importance of volunteer service and mentors; and the importance of cross-disciplinary teaching. We also talk about death and dying, how we process these situations; how we cope and move on and how we can look after ourselves and our colleagues. We also explore valuable lessons learnt from her paramedic research which could be enacted in the nursing and ICU environment. Follow Natalie on Twitter @CerebralNurse

In this episode, Carol and I talk about collaboration, inclusivity and passion in research; how important it is to focus on doing good work and doing everything to the best of your ability; the importance of mentors and support and in particular about recovery after ECMO – or extra corporeal membrane oxygenation.

In this episode, Emma and I talk about why nutrition is important and what we can ALL do at the bedside to support nutritional therapy in our ICU Patients. We also talk about her PhD journey – the highs and the lows and why self-care AFTER your PhD is of huge importance.

 In this episode, Donna and I talk about how her love of critical care nursing and experience as a research nurse has led her into the role of Executive officer of one of the busiest and most productive ICU clinical trials groups; the challenges of maintaining clinical competency when working in the clinical environment part-time; and how her experience as the mother of a sick neonate was utilised to full effect on a consumer advisory panel designing the new neonatal unit at Monash Childrens Hospital. 

 Today Glenn and I talk about how nurses make great researchers; how we often apply therapies to a patient but not necessarily involve them in their care; how a PhD is a long journey but that anyone can do it with perseverance; how to choose a supervision team wisely and how to manage yourself along the way.

Lisa and I talk about the importance and challenges of consumer engagement in research; choosing appropriate tools for clinical trials and the importance of health economic evaluation. Naturally she also has some great advice for anyone considering a PhD.

In this episode Diane and I talk about translation of knowledge and how research can change clinical practice; choosing the “A” team for supervision and keeping on track; and about finding support to help you achieve and find better work-life balance. 

In this episode Samantha and I talk about career pathways; how stepping away from the bedside can allow us to think more broadly; why nurses make good researchers; the multi-faceted role of the research coordinator and how participating in research can change your world.

In this episode Kim and I talk about how completing a PhD is not about being academically brilliant but about having a thirst for knowledge and why being nosey helps with being a nurse and a researcher.