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Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Writing for NursesWe are back for a new session with a new presenter, Dawn Marr whilst Craig takes a break after tying the knot to the love of his life, Patrick. Dawn was a guest on the pod in Season One and will join Clare for the remainder if Season Three.
This episode see Dawn and Clare catch up on what they have been doing during the extended break and keeping you all up to speed with some exciting job changes!
Writing is a skill that all Nurses need and learn through their training but this episode fo...
2022-08-1549 min
Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Imposter Syndrome and the Professional Nurse Advocate Programme.In this latest episode, we join Clare and Craig to talk about imposter syndrome in nursing and also about how the new NHS England Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) programme can work in some way to address this phenomenon, which is all too real for so many of us nurses.
They are delighted to be joined by two fantastic nurses. First, Daneka Dunne, a Registered Nurse (Mental Health) working in an Accident and Emergency Liaison Team in Greater Manchester joins them to share her candid, heartfelt, open and honest story of her own experiences with imposter syndrome and...
2022-04-121h 05Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Clinical Supervision.After a short hiatus, Clare and Craig are back with the rest of season three. This fortnight they are discussing the very topical, "Clinical Supervision". What is it? Why, as nurses, should we have it? And why does it matter more than ever?
They are delighted to have two fantastic guests join them who are part of the UK's Clinical Supervision Subject Expert Group hosted by the Florence Nightingale Foundation. First, they speak with Professor Emeritus Tony Butterworth CBE, a dual registered mental health and adult nurse, who was a driving force in bringing Clinical Supervision to...
2022-03-131h 18Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: LIVE Holiday Special.Clare and Craig are thrilled to be joined by some extra special guests, our "Retaining the Passion" family, our amazing listeners!!
Join them all to hear them discussing their highlights from our three series, their dream guests, their highlights from 2021, what they are most looking forward to in 2022, and sharing their all-important "top tips".
We hope you enjoy the episode and have a lovely festive season.
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2021-12-1257 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Everybody's Business.Clare and Craig discuss why exactly it's "Everybody's Business" to know more about perinatal and parent and infant mental health. Also, Clare shares her very personal story of her lived experiences of birth trauma and how they shaped her mental health and parenting experience.
They are so grateful to have three fantastic guests join them. First, they speak to Abbey Kennedy, a registered mental health nurse and Advanced Clinical Practitioner in a Specialist Perinatal Community Team in Greater Manchester. Then, Helen Stevens, a Clinical Psychologist who works in Parent and Infant Mental Health in Bury, Greater Manchester, f...
2021-12-051h 29Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Mental Health Matters.Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their very personal reasons for choosing "Mental Health Matters". And why they felt it was important to address nurses' and healthcare practitioners' lived experiences of mental health issues and challenging professional and societal stigma.
They are humbled and privileged to have three fantastic guests join them to discuss their experiences. First, they speak to Abby Martin, a registered early-career mental health nurse who works in schools with young people. Then, Sally-Anne Wherry, Senior Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Gloucestershire and Parkinson's nurse specialist. Lastly, but by no means...
2021-11-211h 44Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: COP26, sustainability and climate action in healthcare.On the 31st of October 2021, the opening day of COP26, Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode, "COP26, sustainability and climate action in healthcare".
They are then delighted to be joined by Alexis Percival, Environmental and sustainability manager for Yorkshire Ambulance Service, and Clare Nash RN, Head of Clinical Products Management. Both discuss their vital work to reduce the NHS's carbon footprint and net-zero aims.
Some of the statistics are stark and frightening. However, we don't want people to be scared into inaction. We hope listening to Alexis...
2021-10-311h 07Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Series 3 Teaser.WE'RE BACK! Series three!
Clare and Craig are back, discussing what they've been up to and what's coming up in this series. They also let you know how you can get involved in helping shape the upcoming episodes. Oh, and there might be a surprise or two.
We've missed you.
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2021-10-1737 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Nursing and Politics.We cannot believe it is our Season Two finale! Both Clare and Craig are incredibly passionate about how politics and policy influence nursing and society more broadly. So, we are delighted, and it feels natural to end the season discussing "Nursing and Politics".
As well as sharing their thoughts and reflections on the topic, Clare and Craig are honoured to be joined by Jeane Freeman OBE, a former nurse, member of the Scottish Parliament and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport. In an open and honest interview, Jeane shares her thoughts on how nurses can influence politics...
2021-07-181h 22Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: AllyshipFirst, Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode, "Allyship", particularly as we reach the end of Pride Month. Next, they talk about how humbled and thrilled they are that the podcast has been shortlisted as a finalist in the RCNi Royal College of Nursing Awards 2021 in the "Innovations in Your Speciality" category #RCNAwards.
Clare and Craig are then joined by Carole Anderson, Associate Director of Quality, Performance, Planning and Programmes at NHS Golden Jubilee. She is also Chair of the SWAN LGBT charity in Scotland, the Scottish Workplace Networking for LGBT people. Carole...
2021-06-2757 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining The Passion: Leaders and Followers.First, Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode "Leaders and Followers". Next, they are joined by two fantastic nurse leaders at different stages in their leadership journeys: Paul Jebb and Charlotte Jakab-Hall.
Paul is an Associate Chief Nurse for Patient Experience and Engagement at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. He has extensive formal management and leadership experience and sits on the Royal College of Nursing’s (RCN) Nurses in Management and Leadership Forum’s Steering Committee and RCNi’s Editorial Board. Additionally, Paul sits on the Nursing and Midwife...
2021-06-131h 27Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining The Passion: Asylum Seeker Health.First, Clare and Craig discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode "Asylum Seeker Health". Craig begins by explaining the current context regarding the United Kingdom (UK) Government Home Office's post-Brexit proposed new Immigration and Asylum Bill 2021. He also offers, in his opinion, examples of where he believes the current Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 and Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 do not appear to work effectively to benefit the UK's asylum-seeking and refugee populations. Clare also shares her very personal reasons for wishing to choose this topic, as though Craig works in an Asylum Health Bridging Team; this episode...
2021-05-301h 17Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Dying Matters.First, Clare and Craig discuss three significant nursing events from this week: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, #InternationalNursesWeek and the Royal College of Nursing, voting to rejoin the International College of Nurses at their Annual General Meeting. Next, they discuss their decision for choosing the topic "Dying Matters" and why they believe we need to be having open and frank discussions about death, palliative and end of life care.
Their first interviewee is Dr Billy Rosa, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Nurse Practitioner. Billy works at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and is particularly passionate about LGBTQ+ rights i...
2021-05-161h 28Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Reflections on a Year of Registration.Clare and Craig share what is quite possibly their most frank, honest and open episode ever. No guests, just them turning the mic on each other. As they reflect on their first year of registration, they discuss their major milestones this year and their best and most challenging days as newly registered nurses. Also, what they've done to help them get through this first year, and their plans for the coming year. Lastly, they impart their advice to newly registered nurses taking up their first post.
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2021-05-021h 31Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Covid-19 : the Effect on Nursing.Clare and Craig, both who became newly registered nurses as the Covid-19 pandemic broke, and we entered lockdown in the United Kingdom, catch up and discuss their reasoning for choosing this episode "Covid-19 - the Effect on Nursing. They want to know what the short and long-term effects of Covid-19 will be on individual nurses and the nursing profession, both nationally and globally.
First, they talk with Catherine Gamble, a dually registered adult and mental health nurse and Head of Nursing Education and Research at London Trust. Catherine was also the former Professional lead for Mental Health...
2021-04-181h 21Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: When Mistakes Happen.Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasoning for choosing the episode title, "When Mistakes Happen". They discuss whether universities prepare new registrants for WHEN they make a mistake rather than IF, how the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) can be used as a punitive tool, and how new registrants can become so paralysed by the fear of making mistakes that they can result in making mistakes.
Together, Clare and Craig interview two incredibly insightful guests. Firstly, Liz Jeremiah, a registered senior staff nurse in ITU and RCN Steward. Next, the Chief Executive Officer and Registrar...
2021-04-041h 18Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Violence Against Women - But Nothing Really HappenedWARNING: This episode may be potentially emotional or triggering for some of our listeners. Please take care of yourself first and foremost and reach out for help should you need it. First, Clare and Craig catch up and Craig reveals some exciting news about his new job role as a community staff nurse in the Asylum Bridging Health Team. Next, they discuss their reasoning for choosing the theme, "Violence Against Women - But Nothing Really Happened". Together, Clare and Craig interview two fabulous guests, both from the RCN's Feminist Network. Firstly, Lou Cahill, a registered ad...
2021-03-211h 29Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Nursing Families - Living with a Nurse.Welcome back! And hello to all our new podcast family and listeners! Clare and Craig are truly delighted to return for series two, and cannot wait to delve into many new topics with you as they journey through nursing.
In this, our first episode back, they discuss nursing families, in particular, living with a nurse, and are joined by three very special interview guests, each with unique experiences of living with a nurse. But first, Clare and Craig catch up and discuss the proposed 1% NHS Agenda for Change pay increase and International Women's Day!
Next, Clare interviews Ethan Jackson, the s...
2021-03-071h 08Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Season One Finale - Happy Holidays and New Year's Reflections.Clare and Craig cannot quite believe they have reached the end of season one, where has the time gone? We truly hope you have enjoyed following our journey as much as we have. And have been inspired by and learnt so much from our many amazing guests.
We will miss you all so much, and owe so much to you our listeners and followers. But we will be back in eight weeks time on February 14th 2021. During our downtime, we will be re-releasing our previous episodes, so you can catch up if you missed them the first t...
2020-12-2059 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining The Passion: Supporting People With Autism and Learning DisabilitiesIn this very special episode, Clare and Craig catch up and talk to three incredible guests. Firstly, all the way from Australia, they interview the inspirational Paula McGowan, who shares the story and legacy of her son Oliver. Paula is a patient safety advocate and the driving force behind the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training for NHS England Health and Social Care staff.
Next, Craig chats with Clare's fifteen-year-old son Ollie, who has a diagnosis of autism and sensory processing disorder. In their chat, Craig asks Ollie what it was like to be diagnosed and what his experience of the health c...
2020-12-061h 33Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: General Practice NursingCraig 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 t...
2020-11-221h 09Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining 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, C...
2020-11-081h 12Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Global NursingClare 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...
2020-10-251h 25Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Person-Centred CareClare 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. F...
2020-10-101h 09Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Supporting Newly Registered NursesA 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.
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2020-09-271h 01Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining 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.
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2020-09-1347 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining 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.
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2020-08-2345 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining 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.
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2020-08-0956 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining 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.
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2020-07-2644 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining 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 t...
2020-07-121h 08
ALLIANCE LiveRetaining the passion for nursingIn this podcast, Tommy Whitelaw is joined by newly qualified nurses Clare Manley and Craig Davidson where he hears more about their journey transitioning from theory to practice and profession during the pandemic and their new podcast initiative 'Retaining the passion' where 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.
2020-07-0229 minRetaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: Finding Hope.Clare and Craig share their personal reasons for choosing the theme, “Finding Hope”, and discuss what hope means to them.
They are joined by guests, Tara Hewitt, Group Equality and Inclusion Programme Manager and founder of the Trans NHS Staff Network, and Dr Calvin Moorley, adult nurse and Professor of Nursing Research. Together they discuss topics including Pride Month, LGBT+ health inequality, trans rights, Black Lives Matter, BAME health inequality and intersectionality.
Clare and Craig then reflect on what they have learned and how they can take this forward in their practice.
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2020-06-281h 09Retaining the Passion: Journeys Through NursingRetaining the Passion: An Introduction.Clare and Craig introduce themselves and talk about their journeys into nursing. They discuss their aims and hopes for this podcast series. And generally have a good old catch up. Hope you enjoy it!
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