The Nurse Break & Nurses Collective - Live Interviews

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The Nurse Break & Nurses Collective - Live Interviews

Welcome to The Nurse Break & Nurses Collective Podcast, where we engage in enlightening conversations with dedicated nurses and healthcare professionals across Australia. Discover the rich tapestry of their careers and delve into the diverse and dynamic world of healthcare. For more insights and stories, explore articles written by Australian nurses at www.thenursebreak.org. If you're a nurse or a nursing student in Australia, be sure to join our thriving community at www.nursescollective.org. It's your gateway to networking, learning, and connecting with fellow nurses Down Under.

  1. 10/21/2023

    Maternal, Child & Family Health Nursing in Australia

    🎙️ Join us for a fascinating episode where Louise Wightman, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Chair of Maternal, Child & Family Health Nurses Australia, shares her journey into maternal, child, and family health nursing in Australia. We explore the evolution of this field, the unique challenges and rewards, and the diverse roles within it. Louise also discusses her experiences in rural and remote nursing, emphasising the significance of healthcare access in these areas. Discover key developments and initiatives in maternal and child health nursing and gain valuable advice for those interested in pursuing a career in this vital sector. Listen now to gain insights from a true nursing expert."

    44 min
  2. Olympian, Rehab Nurse and Manager Rachael Lynch

    09/22/2021

    Olympian, Rehab Nurse and Manager Rachael Lynch

    We sat down with Olympian and Registered Nurse Rachael Lynch Born in Melbourne, Lynch took up hockey after being selected in the primary schools state team. She is now a veteran Hockeyroo, dual Olympian, dual Commonwealth Games gold medalist, and World Cup silver medalist, and has played in over 220 games for Australia. Off the pitch, Lynch works as a registered nurse, front line health worker, runs STOMP Goalkeeping and is very active in promoting mental health awareness as an ambassador for RUOK? Day and Lifeline.  We talked about all things rehabilitation nursing, her Olympic journey, managing elite sport and nursing, mental health awareness and her own journey + lots more. Signup here: https://mailchi.mp/346292919922/signup Join the FB group (Australian Nursing - The Nurse Break) to stay up to date and network with fellow colleagues here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252236238944077/?ref=share All videos are turned into podcasts and can be listened on multiple platforms such as Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts and more Listen or Watch them here: https://thenursebreak.org/live-interviews/

    37 min
  3. My patient is Deaf...now what? Caring for Deaf patients

    06/30/2021

    My patient is Deaf...now what? Caring for Deaf patients

    Hundreds from across Australia tuned in to watch our FREE class for nurses, paramedics, doctors and students about Auslan and caring for deaf patients with Auslan educator Gail Smith.  Some topics covered?   - How to book an Auslan interpreter?  - Why do I book an Auslan interpreter?  - Where and how can I learn some basic Auslan sign language?  - Why can’t Deaf patients just lip-read ?  - Can a Deaf person read and write English?  - What not to assume about a Deaf patient!  - Gaining consent with deaf patients?  - Some very sad stories from Gail's experience advocating for deaf patients in hospital  - What is VRI?  - What is tactile Auslan?  - How do deaf patient's call an ambulance or emergency services?  - How long can interpreters stay in hospitals with patients?  - "If I speak louder or clearer won't they just understand me?"  - "Why can't I use family or friends to interpret?"  - Some tips to make your patients hospital experience Deaf friendly!!  - Basic signs to introduce yourself and help the patient feel more comfortable.  + SO MUCH MORE!   Gail's FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/632016643909850/ For FREE Auslan training contact Gail:  auslanjourney@gmail.com   Stay updated: https://mailchi.mp/346292919922/signup

    1h 41m
  4. Occupational Violence & Aggression in Nursing

    06/22/2021

    Occupational Violence & Aggression in Nursing

    We were joined by four senior nurses within the Occupational Violence & Aggression space for an in-depth discussion on a range of challenging issues! We were joined by: Jim Snipes: Lead Occupational Violence and Aggression trainer @ Alfred Health Stephanie Murphy:  Management of Clinical Aggression Educator @ The Royal Melbourne Hospital Lita Olsson: Clinical Lead @ QLD Occupational Violence Strategy Unit Trevor Laverick: Nurse Educator, Occupational Violence Prevention Instructor @ The Townsville Hospital & Health Service --- - MISSED a previous LIVE Q&A? Watch/Listen to them here: https://thenursebreak.org/live-interviews/ - Signup here: https://mailchi.mp/346292919922/signup - Join the FB group (Australian Nursing - The Nurse Break) to stay up to date and network with fellow Aussie nurses here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252236238944077/?ref=share

    1h 33m
  5. Disaster Nursing Preparedness

    06/10/2021

    Disaster Nursing Preparedness

    We sat down with Dr Karen Hammad, who is a Fellow of the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA), senior lecturer and nurse researcher. She has been recently working in Papua New Guinea consulting for the World Health Organization on the spread of COVID-19. She holds a PhD, is a business owner and passionate about disaster preparedness and nursing! We talked about all things disaster nursing, her experiences in PNG with the WHO, tips and advice, lesson learnt and also tackled audience questions live! + lots more. Signup here: https://mailchi.mp/346292919922/signup Join the FB group (Australian Nursing - The Nurse Break) to stay up to date and network with fellow colleagues here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252236238944077/?ref=share All videos are turned into podcasts and can be listened on multiple platforms such as Spotify, Anchor, Google Podcasts and more Listen or Watch them here: https://thenursebreak.org/live-interviews/

    59 min
  6. The Lifesaving Twin Sisters | Ambulance Paramedic and Emergency Nurse

    06/04/2021

    The Lifesaving Twin Sisters | Ambulance Paramedic and Emergency Nurse

    We chatted with Tenesha who is an Ambulance Victoria Paramedic and Britt her twin sister who is a Registered Nurse working in Emergency! A must-listen for all paramedic & nursing students and everyone else interested in hearing about their clinical journeys. They are also amazing singers and performed at the start and the end! We covered a range of questions including how to succeed as a graduate and student, funniest stories, how to manage shift work, tips and tricks and so much more! Listen to them as podcasts: https://thenursebreak.org/nursing-podcasts/ Subscribe with email:  https://mailchi.mp/346292919922/signup Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_3TyBaqIjv_CTs71p20zA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3QNPvlbmey7BRycjN776n4 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252236238944077/?ref=share Twitter: https://twitter.com/thenursebreak Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nurse-break Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenursebreak/

    1h 5m
  7. Nurse Midwife Mental Health and Wellbeing

    05/24/2021

    Nurse Midwife Mental Health and Wellbeing

    We went live with Carolyn McDonald and Mark Aitken. Carolyn McDonald is a registered nurse with over 25 years’ experience in nursing, who joined the Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria (NMHPV) as a Senior Clinician in 2009. Mark Aitken is a Registered Nurse and the Stakeholder Engagement Manager with Nurse & Midwife Support, the national 24/7 support service for nurses midwives and students. So many topics were covered including insights and experiences shared on nursing, career journeys, mental health, wellbeing, lived experience, drug & alcohol, burnout, grief & loss, stress, self-care, leadership culture, reaching out for help and the services that are ready to help if you are struggling.

    1h 11m
  8. Graduate Nurse Program Panel Discussion

    04/01/2021

    Graduate Nurse Program Panel Discussion

    This was an AMAZING live Q&A/Webinar with a bunch of recent and current graduate Registered Nurses from across Australia! This is a must watch for nursing students, soon to be graduate nurses and current grads. We covered every topic you could imagine that relates to graduate nurses in Australia! Just a few examples of topics covered: things you need to know before starting what it's like working in critical care (NICU), ED, an acute wards seeking help (who and how) self doubt and imposter syndrome tips and advice on interviews managing and preparing for nightshift first met calls and patient deterioration communication and advocating for patients covid19 impact tips and advice on acing your grad year rural vs metro communication key pieces of advice for new grads + much more... Our guests you will hear from are Amber Louise (VIC): Orthopaedics, COVID 19 ward, Anaesthetics & Recovery, Scrub & Scout Emma Haylett (NT): Surgical Ward, ED Will McOrist (VIC): Neonatal ICU,  Adult/Paed ED Amy Humme (VIC): Outpatient Haemodialysis, Upper GI/Gen Surg Wesley Woodborne (QLD): Adult/Paed ED Jenny Liz (QLD): Orthopedics & Urology,  Medical (Cardiac) All our live previous Q&A/webinars are turned into podcasts + are kept as videos on FB and Youtube. - You can find all the relevant links here to watch and listen to all our previous ones: https://thenursebreak.org/nursing-podcasts/ - Signup here to our email: https://mailchi.mp/346292919922/signup - Make sure you join the FB group (Australian Nursing - The Nurse Break) to stay up to date and network with fellow Aussie nurses here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252236238944077/?ref=share

    1h 52m
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Welcome to The Nurse Break & Nurses Collective Podcast, where we engage in enlightening conversations with dedicated nurses and healthcare professionals across Australia. Discover the rich tapestry of their careers and delve into the diverse and dynamic world of healthcare. For more insights and stories, explore articles written by Australian nurses at www.thenursebreak.org. If you're a nurse or a nursing student in Australia, be sure to join our thriving community at www.nursescollective.org. It's your gateway to networking, learning, and connecting with fellow nurses Down Under.

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