For many Years, David Iliffe from Breakfast on ABC southern Qld has been a mate, and confidant, on a little Big issue that connects us both.  Not our love of radio, our families or a nice craft ale, but our commitment to to the plight of parents who have children on the autistic spectrum.

Like many syndromes, Autism in all its forms manifests as, at times, odd behaviors, and issues with normal socialisation.  My kin, and Davids's share similar traits.

This time of year he interviews specialists to highlight autism awareness in what is Autism Month - April.

Today I turn the mic on him, and dive deep in the the experience of a Dad.

For more info and credible CPD please look to https://aeiou.org.au/   

And a personal thank you for taking to time to listen to this, at times, heartfelt conversation.

Rob.

Dunga Derby and the Rally for a Cause is a Charity we supports for families going through some really tough times.  We are presenting a a fundraiser for the Derby and presenting an educational day for nurses .  $199 for a fully catered 7 CPD full on day of nurse education.

Contact us at www.ect4health.com.au, or www.dungaderby.com.au

In the last few days, Melbourne ED RN Tanya Wallace made waves in the social media world with a post of herself after doffing her Covid PPE.  Exhausted, and frustrated with the community lack of adherence to social restrictions, Tanya made an impassioned plea for people to wear masks and socially isolate.   It was shared by over 700 people in the first 12 hours, and no doubt echoed the frustration of nurses all around the country at complacency.

In this episode of ECTopics, I chat to Tanya about her experience, and that post.

Nicki Edwards is a nurse in Geelong Victoria , Australia.  she is a wife and mother of 4, who always had a longing to write her own book.  Just six (6) years on, Nicki is an established Romance writer with no less than 10 titles under her name. 

Her stories are heartwarming, rural / medical romance novels.   No smut or language, just good wholesome reading, and appeals to men and women of all ages who love a strong central character in the health field.  she describes the story as one where the central characters are mostly nurses, there is medical drama, and of course the moments of blossoming affection and love.

I caught up with this amazing lady for a chat about her own story.  Nicki is so interesting to listen to, and our conversation could have gone for hours.

Look for her book titles all over the social media pages, or on her own website here www.nickiedwardsauthor.com

Rob Timmings interviews #nickiedwardsauthor  30 mins

Intro/extro music "Paradise" written and performed by #BenTimmingsMusic

Hi folks, 

In this episode of ECTopics, I introduce you to the Knowing Your Jargon (#KYJ) blog I write.

Lots of mini, easy to read 2-5 min articles in plain language on physiology, and the jargon that peppers our health care vocabulary.

Subscribe and you wont miss an episode.

Had a great chat with Adelaide nurse, and Standup comedian Georgie Carroll. 

Born and raised in Manchester, England; now a proud Australian. Georgie Carroll is a Comedian, Nurse, Wife and Mother. 

This combination of Nationalities, home life and hospital has provided a 24/7 training ground that has nurtured Georgie’s naturally funny bones. Her bluntness and charm coupled with razor-sharp wit, give her a broad-spectrum appeal that can be put into any room and shine. 

this podcast features a free flowing (mostly) unedited fly on the wall type ear, of our chat that lasted the best part of 40 mins.   Like some Nurse to nurse conversations had in the privacy of comfortable company, there is a language disclaimer and some dark and risque content.  But all in all , its just fun chat with talented nurse, mother, and all round great conversationalist.

Catch Georgie's own Podcast called THE SWAB  on all your fav podcast apps.

Or flick over to her webpage -https://www.georgiecarroll.com/

42mins

#georgiecarroll #TheSWAB #ECTopics  #ECT4Health

Can you grade a Pressure sore?

In this fantastic episode I chat to Kim Kaim, our resident Wound Guru.  Kim is a Specialist in wounds, Bugs and all things Pus filled.  Nurses either love their wounds or hate them, but one thing is for sure, we need to be confident with them.

Kim teaches our Bugs n Bandaids workshops using an interactive style and practical application youve never seen anything like.  Here I interview her about Pressure injuries in general, and in the context of Prone Positioning COVID19  / ARDS patients.

Here is my quick take on Pressure Ulcer grading : Pressure Ulcers Video

Check out our B&B seminar here: Bugs n Bandaids Workshop

In this episode of ECTopics, Rob discusses abbreviations.

I get asked by my students and nurses what abbreviations are ok?   The short answer is any that the reader understands.

Documentation is first and foremost a communication tool, so if your abbreviation is ambiguous, then it shouldn't be used

• There is no “List of abbreviations” that are acceptable.

enjoy the short chat.  give us a like/follow and subscribe and of course share with your nursing friends.

Jane Stanfield Coaching director Jane Stanfield is a Nurse and Midwife with a litany of career achievements that have been shaped by professional and personal challenges in her almost 40 years as a Queensland nurse. 

We had the most inspiring conversation about burn out, culture of nursing, and inspiring leadership and change in an uncertain time in nursing. 

Our conversation went for over 45 mins, so the whole interview has been placed into two parts.   This is Part 2  and focuses on Compassion Focused Therapy and the Balanced Scorcard.

 Jane delivers our Lets CLICK seminar, and the POW - Protecting our Wellbeing seminars for nurses and their emerging leaders.  Jane also offers coaching and career direction, and management strategies for bullying, burnout, and brain-meltdown 

I love listening to Jane speak.  contact us through  [email protected] 

- and we'd be delighted to put you in contact with Jane Stanfield  or email her direct on [email protected]