Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through Nursing

Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through Nursing

By Clare Manley and Craig DavidsonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through Nursing episodes

  • Retaining the Passion: General Practice Nursing

    Craig and Clare catch up and discuss their first times: Clare winning the prestigious Student Nursing Times Student Nurse of the Year (Mental Health) Award 2020 and gaining a promotion at work. And Craig, shadowing Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnerships' Homeless and Asylum services, gaining insight into the incredible and innovative work they are doing. 

    Together, they chat to newly registered general practice nurse Claire Carmichael, who is also a General Practice Student and Nurse Network ambassador and Student Nurse Project curator. Following that, they interview Ellen Nicholson, registered adult and Queen's Nurse, and Chair of the Royal College of Nursing's General Practice Nursing Forum. Through both interviews, they hope to bust some myths surrounding general practice nursing. At the same time, highlighting that it is definitely a career option for newly registered nurses. 

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    Clare: https://twitter.com/MannersOfMarple

    Craig: https://twitter.com/CraigDavidson85

    Claire: https://twitter.com/C_Carmichael83

    GPNSNN: https://twitter.com/Gpnsnn

    Student Nurse Project: https://twitter.com/StNurseProject

    Ellen: https://twitter.com/EllzSummary


    1 hr 10 min
  • Retaining the Passion: What is the Royal College of Nursing doing for its newly registered nurses?

    As you know, our podcast is unaffiliated. However, this episode focuses specifically on what the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) as the professional body of nursing is doing for its newly registered nurses. 

    Clare and Craig reveal some huge news. "Retaining the Passion" has been selected to present at the Healthcare Leadership Academy Conference 2020 alongside other global healthcare leaders after having their abstract for a poster presentation accepted. This honour is down to you our listeners and followers. We wouldn't be here without you, so thank you.

    Together, Clare and Craig interview Dame Donna Kinnair, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the RCN. Next, they chat with Clare's RCN Newly Qualified Nurses Network co-lead, and student representative on the RCN Professional Nursing Committee, Kendal Moran. Then they finish up by talking to Dave Dawes, the newly elected Chair of RCN Council. In turn, Clare and Craig ask all three what more the College could be doing to support newly registered nurses.

    Follow the podcast on www.podrtp.com

    Twitter: @PodRTP

    Instagram: @PodRTP

    Clare: @MannersOfMarple

    Craig: @CraigDavidson85

    Kendal: @Kendal_Moran

    Dave: @davedawes

    1 hr 13 min
  • Retaining the Passion: Global Nursing

    Clare and Craig are both passionate advocates of global nursing and as student nurses were fortunate to experience international exchange placements to China and the United States, respectively.

    While our podcast is unaffiliated to any trade union or professional body, due to the nature of our discussions and guests during this episode, we will be discussing the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) more so than we usually would. In November, the College will go through a consultation period as to whether they should rejoin the International Council of Nurses (ICN) or other potential global nursing alliances. For transparency, Craig is a member of the campaigning group, “We Are Global Nurses” recommending that the RCN rejoins the ICN, but Clare is not and is undecided.

    This podcast episode is by no means a campaign episode for the RCN to rejoin the ICN; instead, we intend to give listeners and RCN members information, enabling them to make an informed choice.

    Together, Clare and Craig interview Jeni Watts. A registered adult, children’s nurse and health visitor, who is one of the coordinators of “We Are Global Nurses”. Craig then interviews Howard Catton. A registered general nurse and Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses. Mentioning beforehand that Craig would be interviewing Howard, Craig asks Howard some tough questions from RCN members about the reasons why the RCN originally withdrew from the ICN and what it is they could gain from rejoining.

    Together, Clare and Craig then reflect on these discussions. What we hope is that we leave our listeners with further information to make an informed decision, whatever that is. And to highlight just how important global nursing issues are.

    Follow the podcast on www.podrtp.com

    Twitter: @PodRTP

    Clare: @MannersOfMarple

    Craig: @CraigDavidson85

    Jeni: @jenidubs

    We Are Global Nurses: @WeRGlobalNurses

    Howard: @HowardCatton

    The International Council of Nurses: @ICNurses

    1 hr 26 min
  • Retaining the Passion: Person-Centred Care
    Clare and Craig very much wanted to release this episode a day early to coincide with #WorldMentalHealthDay. 
    They share their reasonings for choosing the theme, "Person-Centred Care" and their new experiences since we last heard from them. Together, they then interview Professor Brendan McCormack from Queen Margaret University, one of the co-creators of the person-centred nursing framework to hear his views on person-centred care. They are then joined by their close friend newly registered mental health nurse Dawn Marr, who speaks honestly about changing roles in her first year, and the impact this had on her both personally and professionally. Following this, Clare and Craig reflect on these conversations and how they can move forward to improve their practice and hopefully inspire others. Our lasting memo though is person-centred care is just as much about you as it is about those you care for. Please take care of you always. Love Clare and Craig.
    Follow the Podcast on www.podrtp.com
    Twitter: PodRTP
    Clare: MannersOfMarple
    Craig: CraigDavidson85
    Brendan: ProfBrendan
    Dawn: DawnMarr20.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Retaining the Passion: Supporting Newly Registered Nurses
    A very personal episode for Clare and Craig. First, Clare talks about completing her preceptorship, and Craig discusses his guest lecture opportunity at his former college. Next, they interview Clare's preceptor Rachael Hughes, a community psychiatric nurse and deputy manager. Following this, they speak with Laura Wilson, Lead Nurse for Medicine, who interviewed Craig for his current nursing role. Both Rachael and Laura talk about their experiences of supporting newly registered nurses throughout their careers and what this means for their practice. Clare and Craig then reflect on these interviews and their hopes and aspirations going forward.
    Follow us on Twitter: @PodRTP
    Clare: @MannersOfMarple
    Craig: @CraigDavidson85
    Rachael: @raider1984
    Laura: @lauraewilson82
    1 hr 2 min
  • Retaining the Passion: Sepsis Awareness Special.

    Clare and Craig are releasing this very special episode as part of Sepsis Awareness Month on September 13th, World Sepsis Day.

    Clare interviews newly registered critical care nurse Kayte Powell and her colleague, Senior Staff Nurse Kate Sinclair, who discuss sepsis awareness. Clare and Craig are then joined by newly registered intensive care nurse Katie Dutton, who shares her lived experience of sepsis and how living through this inspired her to become a nurse.

    After listening to this episode, we ask that you share a pledge with us on Twitter about how you aim to raise sepsis awareness.

    Follow us on Twitter: @PodRTP

    Clare: @MannersOfMarple

    Craig: @CraigDavidson85

    Kayte: @Kayte83

    Kate: @Sinclair9Kate

    Katie: @KatieDutton17

    UK Sepsis Trust: @UKSepsisTrust

    48 min
  • Retaining the Passion: Planning Your Development.

    Clare and Craig catch up and are joined by Dr Gemma Stacey, Director of the Florence Nightingale Foundation Academy. Together they talk about making the most of your nursing journey and planning your professional development.

    Follow us on Twitter: @PodRTP 

    Clare: @MannersOfMarple 

    Craig: @CraigDavidson85 

    Gemma: @GemmaStacey10

    46 min
  • Retaining the Passion: Covid-19 - The Impact on Nursing.
    We catch up with Clare and Craig who tell us what they've been up to since we last heard from them. They are joined by Professor Anne Marie Rafferty, President of the Royal College of Nursing and Professor of Health Policy at Kings College, London, to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the nursing profession. Clare and Craig then reflect on this discussion and how they and others can move forward in their practice.
    Follow us on Twitter: @PodRTP
    Clare: @MannersOfMarple
    Craig: @CraigDavidson85
    Anne Marie: @annemarieraffer
    57 min
  • Retaining the Passion: What's in a Name?

    Clare and Craig discuss their reasons for choosing the theme, "What's in a Name?". Also, the many names and titles nurses have. And why this can be confusing for both the public and the profession. Rachel Hollis, Chair of RCN Profession Nursing Committee, joins them, sharing her journey through nursing and thoughts on this episode's theme.  Clare and Craig then reflect on this discussion and how they and others can move forward in their practice.

    Follow us on Twitter: @PodRTP

    Clare: @MannersOfMarple

    Craig: @CraigDavidson85

    Rachel: @RachelAHollis

    45 min
  • Retaining the Passion: Raising Your Voice.

    Clare and Craig discuss their reasons for choosing the theme, "Raising Your Voice", and why they think nurses should raise their voices. They are joined by guests, Jessica Sainsbury, a final year dual field adult and mental health nursing student and RCN Students' Committee chair, and BJ Waltho, a registered nurse and trained midwife, who is an Associate Director of Operations and Chair of RCN Congress. From different spectrums of their nursing careers, Jessica and BJ offer their advice on how to raise your voice.  Clare and Craig then reflect on what they have learned and how they can take this forward in their practice.  Follow us on Twitter: @PodRTP  Clare: @MannersOfMarple  Craig: @CraigDavidson85  Jessica: @JessLSainsbury  BJ: @bjgw

    1 hr 9 min

About Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through Nursing

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A podcast by registered nurses, Clare Manley and Craig Davidson. Together they discuss their journeys through nursing. They hope to shine a light on key issues affecting the nursing profession and wider society by speaking to various guests about their lived experiences.