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5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 86: Five Things About Debriefing to Learn With Liz & JesseIn this episode Liz and Jesse run without a guest for part 2 of our series on debriefing. This time we talk about debriefing to learn in clinical practice, how and why? Both Liz and Jesse have years – decades experience in facilitating debriefs in clinical practice settings and hope to see a continued path forward in creating these opportunities to learn and grow. This episode marks an indefinite pause on our productions of Five Things as we move forward exploring plans for the future. Thank you for listening. Our Five Things: Debunked Debriefing Myths. What is...2024-07-2234 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 85: Five Things Debunking Myths About Debriefing With Liz and JesseIn this episode Liz and Jesse run without a guest to tackle five big myths about debriefing to learn in clinical practice. Both Liz and Jesse have years – decades experience in facilitating debriefs in clinical practice settings and put a target on a few of the sticky myths that form barriers to creating these opportunities to learn and grow. Our Five Debunked Debriefing Myths: Debriefing causes harm. Debriefs only happen after critical events. Debriefs should be psychologically based. You can’t lead a debrief if you were involved in the clinical situation. There’s no time to deb 2024-07-1134 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 84: Five Things Learned From Being On The "Other Side" Of Healthcare With Rebecca BoparaiIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Rebecca Boparai to learn from her experience of being on the “other side” of healthcare. Rebecca works a Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes, but her story is about the impact that experiencing the healthcare system as a partner who lost her husband to cancer has shaped her professionally and personally. We were so pleased to provide a place for Rebecca to chare this wisdom forged through such a heavy personal experience. Rebecca’s Five Things: The patient is a person first. Slow down and look for the small moment...2024-06-2742 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 83: Five Things About Occupational Violence With Lita JeffriesIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Lita Jeffries to learn about occupational violence. Lita is the clinical lead for Queensland occupational violence strategy unit. Lita connects here nursing experience in the emergency department to the complex nature of violence in our healthcare workplaces. Lita’s Five Things: What is occupational violence? The multifactorial issues of occupational violence in healthcare? What are the risk factors? “Zero tolerance” and the real impacts of occupational violence on nurses? Prevention and management of occupational violence. 2024-06-2040 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 82: Five Things About Disordered Swallowing With Dr Leisa TurkingtonIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Leisa Turkington to learn about disordered swallowing (dysphagia). Leisa is a senior speech pathologist and clinical researcher at RBWH with three decades of experience and a PhD to top it all off. This is so much more than the basics. Leisa’s Five Things: What is disordered swallowing? How do you assess for dysphagia? Why is dysphagia dangerous? Who is at risk of dysphagia? Dysphagia and the bedside nursing considerations. 2024-06-1334 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 81: Five Things About Haemodialysis With Bec RussoIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Bec Russo to learn about haemodialysis. Bec is a nurse practitioner candidate in kidney replacement therapies at RBWH. Super educational episode for health professionals, patients and families and friends of someone with kidney failure. Bec’s Five Things: What is haemodialysis? Acute versus chronic Vascular access for Home dialysis. The importance of the multidisciplinary team and goals of care. 2024-06-0637 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 80: Five Things About In Hospital Falls With Jacob HaberleyIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Jacob Haberley to learn about inpatient falls. Jacob is an early career registered nurse working in a busy general medical ward at RBWH. Jacob is a strong ambassador for the Eat, Walk, Engage program aimed at reducing functional decline during acute hospital admission. Jacob’s Five Things: What causes a fall in hospital? How do we screen for risk of falls? What are the impacts of a fall? How do we prevent falls? The role of stakeholders in preventing falls. 2024-05-3040 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 79: Five Things About Clinical Supervision With Cathy BoyleIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Cathy Boyle to learn about clinical supervision for nurses and midwives. This may be unfamiliar to a lot of us, but Cathy, a nurse educator with decades of experience and now working in a state-wide clinical supervision project role, had us both informed and sold on this addition to nursing professional development and practice support. We were also joined, for our first ever in episode guest cameo, by Liz Pengelly, an emergency nurse working in rural and remote Queensland. Cathy’s Five Things: What is clinical supervision? Wh...2024-05-2345 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 78: Five Things About Headaches and Migraine With Dr Andrew WongIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Associate Professor Andrew Wong to learn about headaches and migraine. Andrew is the Director of Neurology and Stroke at RBWH. This episode is loaded with knowledge that could help us, or our family and friends, and our patients. Andrew’s Five Things: Not every headache is a migraine. Migraine needed diagnosis to support specific treatments. There are always new treatments for migraines, so don’t give up. Migraine sufferers can have more than one type of headache. Sometimes the headache isn’t the worst feature of migraine. 2024-05-1736 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 77: Five Things About Gynaecological Cancers With Liz KnoxIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Liz Knox to learn about gynaecological cancer. Liz is a clinical nurse consultant in gynaecology oncology at RBWH. Liz’s Five Things: What is gynaecology? Symptoms of potential gynaecological cancers. Types of gynaecological cancers. Risk factors for gynaecological cancers. Treatments for gynaecological cancers. 2024-05-0935 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 76: Five Things About Midwifery With Liz Wilkes, Chief Midwife for QueenslandIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Liz Wilkes to learn about midwifery (our sibling profession). Liz is the first state Chief Midwife in Australia, taking the lead for the profession in Queensland. We think this is an awesome episode on so much more than midwifery. There are lessons on professional identity, scope, socio-cultural responsiveness and considered leadership through curiosity and representation. Liz’s Five Things: What is a midwife? What is the scope of practice of a midwife? Is midwifery a feminist issue? Properties for midwifery today and into the future. Wh...2024-05-0232 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 75: Five Things About Memory With Professor Gail RobinsonIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Professor Gail Robinson to help us understand memory. Gail holds a joint appointment with the Queensland Brain Institute and the School of Psychology at University of Queensland. This episode is all about memory, just in case you forgot already... Gail’s Five Things: What is memory? Memory and emotion are linked. Memory and brain injury. Memory and dementia. Can you improve your memory (or at least protect it)? 2024-04-2645 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 74: Five Things About Burns With Tu RitchieIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Tu Ritchie to learn about burns. Tu is a clinical nurse, and current acting nurse manager, in the adult burns unit at RBWH. This episode is both a great learning resource, but also an example of a nurse who exudes passion and purpose in her career. Tu’s Five Things: First aid and immediate post-burn management. Burn wound management. Managing pain. Burns nursing is so much more than wound care. Burns care is truly a team sport. 2024-04-1835 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 73: Five Things About Back Pain With Matt StewartIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Matt Stewart to learn about back pain. Matt is an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at RBWH. This episode is as much for the health professional’s care of self, as it is for better knowledge in patient care. Matt’s Five Things: Back pain and the causes. Prevention of back pain. Early management of back pain. When to seek professional help. Indications for investigations. 2024-04-1135 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 72: Five Things About Hospital Architecture for Patient and Staff WellbeingIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Sandra Stewart, the Health Sector Lead for Buchan Architects. Sandra gives us an insight into large scale hospital design. We explore big picture planning, through to design hacks and work arounds to retrofit environments that we have inherited. Sandra’s Five Things: Importance of natural light. Comfortable and functional spaces. Biophilic design. Importance of art and colour. Technology integration. 2024-04-0442 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 15 Remix: Five Things About Palliative Care With Anne HalesHoliday special remix of one of our favourite episodes with improved audio quality. Liz and Jesse are joined by Anne Hales, Clinical Nurse with the RBWH Palliative and Supportive Care Service. In this episode Anne shares her wisdom and experiences in providing quality care as death approaches. Anne’s Five Things: Symptom management – pharma and non-pharma Maintaining dignity and identity Recognising the dying process Family care End of life care is a team sport 2024-03-2837 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 71: Five Things About Eating Disorders Pt 2 - On The Wards With Bronte MoroneyIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Bronte Moroney to pick up where our previous episode on eating disorders with psychologist, Erin Marsland finished. Bronte is now a Clinical Nurse working in a consultation liaison psychiatry service, but with a firm career grounding in eating disorder support and treatment. This episode looks at how we can best care for a patient living with an eating disorder when admitted to a non-mental health specialist ward environment in the hospital. Bronte’s Five Things: Let’s understanding what an eating disorder is and that meal times will...2024-03-2240 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 70: Five Things About Dementia With Sharlene PykeIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Sharlene Pyke to learn about Dementia. Sharlene is a Clinical Nurse working in a dementia outreach service. Sharlene’s Five Things: What is Dementia? Signs and symptoms of dementia leading to diagnosis. Who gets Dementia? What is BPSD and validation? What can we do to look after someone with dementia? 2024-03-1449 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 69: Five Things About Stigma with Dr Olivia HollingdrakeIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Olivia Hollingdrake to talk about stigma. Olivia is a Senior Lecturer with Queensland University of Technology. While working as a nurse with people living with blood borne diseases, Olivia stumbled into an interest in patient experience of stigmatised conditions. This lead her down a path of research that informed her PhD work. Olivia’s Five Things: What is stigma? Language is crucial in stigma. Pearls and pitfalls of tearoom conversations. Get to know people with lived experience. Why cultural safety is essential and it’s not abou...2024-03-0746 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 68: Five Things About Clinical Genetics With Dr Chirag PatelIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Chirag Patel. Chirag is a consultant clinical geneticist at RBWH. We learned a lot about the world of clinical genetics right now and what is on the near horizon. Chirag’s Five Things: Genetics 101. Complex vs pure genetic conditions. What is clinical genetics? Genetic testing. Psychosocial and ethical considerations of clinical genetics. 2024-02-2947 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 67: Five Things About Kindness With Mel KettleIn this episode Self Care Challenge inspired episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Mel Kettle. Liz searched high and low for someone to help us understand how kindness can impact the workplace. Mel is a strategic leadership consultant who helps business and organisational leader to develop greater connection. Mel also hosts a podcast called “This Connected Life” where she interviews leaders from across many industries. Mel’s Five Things: What does it mean to be kind? Kindness is an antidote to loneliness. The impact of kindeness. How being kind can make you healthier. Why should we be...2024-02-2240 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 66: Five Things About Human Factors in Healthcare With Dr Mia McLandersIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Mia McLanders, research manager at Clinical Skills Development Service Queensland. Mia trained in psychology and moved into research and practice specialising in human factors and ergonomics in healthcare. This moves from introduction to deep dive in understanding what impacts the way we work. A longer episode for us, but not a minute is wasted! Mia’s Five Things: Human factors and ergonomics, an origin story. Why “human factors” is a terrible name. Expect the unexpected. Dealing with variability. Why humans are our greatest asset in imperfect system...2024-02-1650 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 18 Remix: Five Things About Self Forgiveness With Dr Stan SteindelRemix of a favourite episode to improve sound quality and align with the 2024 Self Care Challenge. In this episode, Liz and Jesse continue with a self-care challenge focus and are thrilled to be joined by Dr Stan Steindel. Stan is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in compassion and self-forgiveness. This episode tackles some of the very really challenges that we, as health professionals have with being kind to ourselves and finding peace or some sense of resolution when we are involved in conflict, error or unfavourable patient outcomes. Many of these principles are covered in...2024-02-1444 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 19 Remix: Five Things About Stress With Prof Rob OrrRemix of a favourite episode to improve sound quality and align with the 2024 Self Care Challenge. In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by physiotherapist and stress and tactical performance researcher, Professor Rob Orr from Bond University. Rob's Five Things: Not all stress is bad. Your body and personality are naturally affected by stress, learn your personal “tells” on how you manifest stressors. The relationship between stress and performance is task specific. Long term stress has health and psychological consequences, coping mechanisms can only get you so far. There are basic things we can...2024-02-1146 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 65: Five Things About The Pelvic Floor With Cath WillisIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Cath Willis, Physiotherapy Team Leader for the Babies, Obstetric and Pelvic Service at RBWH. Cath comes on to teach us a lot about the pelvic floor and why it is probably relevant for a lot of our inpatients. Cath’s Five Things What is the pelvic floor? What is the role of the pelvic floor? Myths about the pelvic floor. Preventative work and improvement of the pelvic floor. Considerations for the pelvic floor with admitted patients in hospital for other causes. 2024-02-1138 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 64: Five Things About Sexual Health With Esther CohenIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Esther Cohen. Esther works as a nurse practitioner for HIV and sexual health. This episode is a must listen to both improve our own health literacy as staff and to provide better care for our patients. What IS sexual health and why is it relevant to the bedside nurse? Most STIs have no symptoms. Screening is vital. Syphilis is on the rise! Myths and facts about HIV and AIDS. Hepatitis B can be prevented, and Hepatitis C can be treated. 2024-02-0143 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 63: Five Things About Nursing Scope of Practice With Julia BrownlieIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Julia Brownlie for the 3rd time! Julia works as a nurse practitioner in emergency at RBWH and is currently working in a practice in novation role with the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (OCNMO) Qld. Julia came by to lay the foundations about nursing scope of practice. This episode will be a launchpad for the conversations about expansion of scope to be undertaken throughout Queensland by OCNMO. What IS scope of practice? Why do we need to think about scope of practice? Why is scope of...2024-01-2422 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 32 Remix: Five Things About Personality Disorders With Anthony CarrRemix of favourite episode to improve sound quality In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Anthony Carr, CNC with the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service at RBWH. We discuss personality disorders, with a particular focus on emotionally unstable (borderline) personality disorder. Anthony’s Five Things: What is personality (disorder)? What is emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)? Guidance for the management of EUPD. Strategies to assist a person with EUPD while they are in hospital. Looking after yourself when caring for someone with challenging behaviours. 2024-01-1146 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 25 Remix: Five Things About Domestic & Family Violence With Jelena SenicRemix of a favourite to improve sound quality! Liz and Jesse are joined by Jelena Senic, Domestic & Family Violence Workforce Specialist at RBWH. We discuss Five Things to help us recoignise and respond to DFV. Jelena’s Five Things: DFV is disproportionately a gendered issue. Recognition of red flags for DFV What to do if you suspect DFV Listen to understand, not to fix How to refer for support 2024-01-0444 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 5 Remix: Five Things About Pain With Melanie ProperRemixed favourite episode to improve audio quality! Liz and Jesse sit down with Melanie Proper, the pain management Nurse Practitioner from RBWH to try and understand a little (LOT) more about pain. We go deep on this topic. This is likely to be one you listen to more than once. Here are Melanie's 5 Things: 1. What pain IS and how to treat 2. Pain is connected to stress 3. The brain can be reassured and remodelled to perceive pain differently 4. Pain and analgesia effects are best assessed through function and...2023-12-2838 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 24 Remix: Five Things About Diabetes With Heike KrausseRemixed to improve sound quality! Liz and Jesse are joined by Heike Krausse, Clinical Nurse Consultant for Diabetes at RBWH, in a MASSIVE episode to explore five things to deepen our knowledge, and make us better at supporting and providing education for our patients with diabetes. Heike’s Five Things Know your (patho)physiology Self-management and home blood glucose monitoring All about hypoglycaemia Diabetes medications – not just insulin Healthcare language really matters 2023-12-2254 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 62: Five (+1) Things About The Most Error Prone Medications With Professor Ian CoombesIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined once again for a great part 2 by Professor Ian Coombes. Ian is the Director of Pharmacy at RBWH and an expert in safety thinking. Ian looks at the what and why of the most common error prone medication types. Ian’s Five (Plus One) Things: Paracetamol and other analgesics, Insulin and other diabetic medicines. Heparin, enoxaparin and other anticoagulants. Antimicrobials. Cardiac medicines in the hospital setting. Cytotoxic drugs. 2023-12-1442 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 61: Five Things About IV Cannulas With Professor Nicole MarchIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Professor Nicole Marsh. Nicole is the Nursing and Midwifery Director of Research. Nicole’s principal research agenda is focused on vascular access devices and infusion practice. This is an excellent, sharp (pun intended) episode about IV Cannulas. Nicole’s Five Things: Right device. Right inserter. Insertion site inspection and care. Removal as soon as not needed. Partnering with patients to own the care of their IV device. 2023-12-0723 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 60: Five Things About The Complexity of Medications With Professor Ian CoombesIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Professor Ian Coombes. Ian is the Director of Pharmacy at RBWH and an expert in safety thinking. Ian unpacks the complexity of medications. Ian’s Five Things: It’s never JUST a medicine Medicines should always be presumed guilty until proven innocent. MIMS should not be taken as gospel. The initial medication history is never the full story. Prescribing, the devil is in the details. 2023-11-3032 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 59: Five Things About Anaemia With Cienwen TownsIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined Cienwen Town, clinical nurse consultant for Perioperative Patient Blood Management at RBWH. Cienwen takes us through the topic of anaemia, especially from a perspective of blood product conservation in the perioperative period. Cienwen’s Five Things: What is anaemia? Most common symptoms and causes of anaemia. Who and how to screen for anaemia. Optimising anaemia. Managing anaemia on the ward. 2023-11-2325 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 58: Five Things About Eating Disorders With Erin MarslandIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined Erin Marsland, clinical psychologist with the Queensland Eating Disorders Service. Erin shares her learnings from a career of working with people living with eating disorders to help us through what this means at a population-diagnostic perspective, but also an individual level. Erin’s Five Things: Eating disorders are a unique and individual experience. Eating disorders also do share common thoughts, feelings, urges and experiences. Eating disorders are nothing about food, and all about food. People can, and do, recover from eating disorders. Where can I get more information an...2023-11-1736 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 57: Five Things About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion With Thomas SkennertonIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined Thomas Skennerton, the Senior Advisor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Metro North Health Service. Thomas weaves us through what this means at a system and individual level and hopefully adds some knowledge to help us on our journey to being an ally for our colleagues and patients. Thomas’s Five Things Diversity, equity and inclusion, what is it and why are we still needing to talk about it? Who are the populations or communities we are talking about? What does diversity, equity and inclusion mean for our patients? Wh...2023-11-0937 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 56: Five Things About Medication Safety With Dr Karen DaviesIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined Dr Karen Davies. Karen is completing her post-doctoral study focusing on individual accountability for nurses practice in medication safety. Karen is currently working as a research fellow and also holds the substantive position of Clinical Nurse Consultant for Safe Medication Practice at RBWH. Spoiler alert… we are talking about medication safety. Karen’s Five Things Communication is vital. Importance of the patient as a core member of the medication safety team. Awareness of risks and safety processes for medications. The role(s) and functions of the multidisciplinary team. Indi...2023-11-0242 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 55: Five Things About Hearing Loss With Kristy MooreIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Kristy Moore, Senior Audiologist at RBWH. Kristy helps us understand hearing loss and some strategies to support our patients (and colleagues). Kristy’s Five Things What is hearing loss? Impact of hearing loss for hospital patients. Ways nurses can identify hearing loss at the bedside. Supporting patients when a hearing loss is identified. Hearing aids and community services. 2023-10-2635 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 54: Five Things About Trauma Informed Care With Laura FreeburnIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Laura Freeburn Nurse Educator in Mental Health at RBWH. Laura has been doing a lot of work in Queensland helping clinicians to develop skills and knowledge in trauma informed care. Laura’s Five Things What is trauma informed care? Five principles of trauma informed care. Trauma informed care in Indigenous people’s experience of healthcare. Trauma informed care includes how we consider our colleagues needs. People can, and frequently do, recover from trauma. 2023-10-1943 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 53: Five Things About Stomas With Liz LupschenIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Liz Lupschen, Clinical Nurse Consultant in Stomal Therapy at RBWH. Liz drops some great knowledge in the aim of making us all feel a little more confident in caring for patients with a stoma. Liz’s Five Things What is a stoma? Reasons for stoma forming surgery. Types of stomas. Things to know about stomas. Stoma appliances and the Australian appliance support scheme. Psychosocial considerations of living with a stoma. 2023-10-1340 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 52: Five Things About Breast Cancer With Therese McCurryIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Therese McCurry, Clinical Nurse Consultant Cancer Care Coordinator specialising in breast cancer at RBWH. No surprises here that we are going deep on five things about breast cancer. Therese’s Five Things What is breast cancer? Stages and types of breast cancer. Breast cancer treatments. Complications of breast cancer treatment. How breast cancer impacts women and their families. 2023-10-0647 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 51: Five Things About Endoscopy With Zanna ByrneIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Zanna Byrne, Clinical Nurse in Endoscopy at RBWH, to learn five things about endoscopy. Andrea’s Five Things What is endoscopy and why do we do it? What is gastroscopy? What is a colonoscopy? What are some other endoscopic procedures? Tips for pre- and post- endoscopy patient care. 2023-09-2835 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 50: Five Things About Frailty With Dr Andrea TaylorIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Andrea Taylor, Nurse Manager for Research in Surgical and Perioperative Service at RBWH, to learn five things about frailty. Andrea’s Five Things What is Frailty? What does Frailty look like? How do we classify Frailty? Can frailty be prevented? The role of the nurse in caring for the frail patient. 2023-09-2139 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 49: Five Things About Skin Care During Hospitalisation With Nigel HarrisIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Nigel Harris, Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology at RBWH. He joined us to drop some knowledge on practical tips for caring for the skin of our patients, particularly those who are elderly. Nigel’s Five Things Itchy skin is common and there are some easy treatments for symptoms. Watch out for stasis dermatitis. Management of thin and fragile skin during hospitalisation. The downside of leaving skin cancers untreated – keep an eye out. Feet and toenails are not just for podiatrists to worry about. 2023-09-1430 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 48: Five Things About Sorry Business & Indigenous Hospital Liaison With Janet LaytonIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Janet Layton, an elder, community leader, qualified social worker and counsellor and currently an Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer (IHLO) at RBWH. Janet shares her experiences and insights on working with Aboriginal patients and families at the time of death and helps us understand how to access and provide support during Sorry Business. L Janet’s Five Things Not all Sorry Business is the same. Understanding some traditions and protocols in Sorry Business. Talking to the family. Difference between Home and Country. Importance to understand the roles and pa...2023-09-0840 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 47: Five Things About The Liver With Olivia CullenIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Olivia Cullen, Clinical Nurse Consultant in Hepatology at RBWH. No surprises here that we are going deep on five things about the liver and liver disease. Olivia’s Five Things You need a liver to live and a healthy live to live well. Functions of the liver. Causes of liver disease and cirrhosis. Importance of early identification. Compensated liver disease versus decompensated. Critical knowledge for the nurse in the acute setting. People with severe liver disease have huge psychosocial burdens. 2023-08-3147 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 46: Five Things About Arrhythmias & The Electrophysiology Lab With Erin DavisonIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Erin Davison, Cardiac Physiologist and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Team Leader. In this episode we zoom in on five things about arrhythmias with a particular focus on the work done in the cardiac electrophysiology lab. Erin’s Five Things: What is an arrhythmia? Symptoms of an arrhythmia. Who is involved in the care of arrhythmias in the EP lab? How are arrhythmias diagnosed in the EP lab? How are arrhythmias treated in the EP lab? 2023-08-2527 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 45: Five Things About Fluids and Electrolytes With Rebecca Rashleigh-RollsIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Rebecca Rashleigh-Rolls, ICU Nurse Educator at RBWH. Bec helps us navigate through the complex world of fluids and electrolytes. Bec’s Five Things Fluids and electrolytes, why are they important? What happens when the is too much or too little of either? The two big electrolytes – sodium and potassium. Nursing assessment and the nursing process (APIE). FLUIDS mnemonic tool for the assessment toolbox. 2023-08-1743 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 44: Five Things About Nutrition At The Bedside With Dr Adrienne YoungIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Adrienne Young a research dietitian at RBWH and University of Queensland. Adrienne helps us zoom in on the role of the bedside clinician in optimising nutrition. Adrienne’s Five Things Eating when sick is different to eating when well. Weight and diet intake are key nutritional vital signs that need to be monitored. Body size isn’t a good indicator for nutritional status. Meal times really matter. Hospital food isn’t as bad as you think. 2023-08-1033 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 43: Five Things About Loss and Grief With Dr Liz CroweIn this episode Jesse is joined by his esteemed co-host Dr Liz Crowe. Liz takes the guest seat in this episode to lay down a primer on loss and grief. This episode serves as foundational principles focus from where we will launch for future episodes exploring coping and different socio-cultural experiences of loss. Liz’s Five Things What are loss and grief? There is no such thing as normal grief. Grief does not occur in stages and is not cured by time. Grief is exhausting and recovery is active. To grieve we must have loved. 2023-08-0332 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 42: Five Things About Neurological Assessment With Brynn WaddingtonIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Brynn Waddington, Neurosurgical Clinical Nurse at RBWH. Brynn distils his years of experience into a great episode on neurological. assessment Brynn’s Five Things Asking “why does my patient have altered level of consciousness?” What is a GCS? Assessing limb power. Other targeted neurological assessment tools. Catching and escalating deterioration. 2023-07-2847 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 41: Five Things About Extending From Bedside Teaching to Presenting With Rob TimmingsIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Rob Timmings to tackle glossophobia and help build confidence to from extend from bedside teaching to presenting in front of larger groups. Rob has 36years of nursing experience, in formal and informal nurse education roles in Queensland, as well as running a successful clinical education business and large social media learning platform. Rob’s Five Things O – Own your topic, knowledge, environment. P & Q – Presentation qualities. R – Research your audience. S – Social and system survey to understand education context. T – Teaching techniques. 2023-07-2046 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 40: Five Things About Prostate Cancer With Dr Natasha RobertsLiz and Jesse are joined by Dr Natasha Roberts to learn about prostate cancer. Natasha is a specialist nurse and clinical research fellow at Metro North Health. Natasha’s Five Things Prostate cancer does not discriminate. What causes prostate cancer? How is prostate cancer treated? What does a prostate cancer diagnosis mean to the bedside nurse? How do we support the person and their family through a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment? 2023-07-1439 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 39: Five Things About Bowel Prep With Anna McMahonIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Anna McMahon, Familial Bowel Cancer Nurse at RBWH. Anna is studying a Bachelor of Clinical Redesign and has a sharp focus on the patient experience and system improvements particularly related to admitted in patient bowel preparation for colonoscopy procedure. Anna’s Five Things About Bowel Preparation What is bowel prep and why is it so important? What constitutes adequate bowel preparation? Bowel prep timing is critical. How do we best support patients undergoing bowel prep and who are vulnerable populations? Handing over to the procedural area. 2023-07-0646 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 38: Five Things About Heart Failure With Janene JohnsonLiz and Jesse are joined by Janeen Johnson a clinical nurse with the Heart Support Service at RBWH. In this episode Janene helps us understand heart failure. Janene’s Five Things Signs and symptoms of heart failure. Nursing interventions can make a real difference in acute heart failure. Importance of patient education prior to discharge from hospital. Self-management strategies for heart failure. Make sure your patient has a heart failure action plan. 2023-06-2929 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 37: Five Things About Drug and Alcohol Addiction With Alison BacklerLiz and Jesse are joined by Alison Backler, Clinical Nurse Consultant Alcohol and Drug Service RBWH. In this episode we look at drug and alcohol addiction and considerations for the acute hospital environment. Alison’s Five Things Addiction doesn’t discriminate. The role of thiamine. Why withdrawal (particularly alcohol and benzodiazepines) is so serious. Be wary of bias. Patient’s with addictions, still have a need for, and right to, adequate pain relief. There is a difference between recreational substance use and addiction/dependence. 2023-06-2240 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 36: Five Things About Heart Anatomy & Function With Sophie LloydLiz and Jesse are joined by Sophie Lloyd, Cardiology Nurse Practitioner with RBWH and Redcliffe. Sophie lays the foundations for a series of future episodes about the heart. Sophie's Five Things: 1. The gross anatomy of the heart. 2. The heart function as a pump. 3. Understanding cardiac output. 4. How the bedside nurse can assess heart (dys)function. 5. What is heart failure? 2023-06-1529 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 35: Five Things About Uncomfortable Conversations With Patients With Julia BrownlieLiz and Jesse are joined by Julia Brownlie, a Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency & Trauma Centre at RBWH. Julia has a special interest in women’s health and helps us navigate through some considerations in navigating challenging and uncomfortable conversations, particularly with relation to women’s health issues. Julia’s Five Things: There are a series of topics clinicians struggle to talk about, particularly with gendered issues. Avoiding placing our lived experience onto how we care for and discuss issues with patients. Acknowledging and validating the impact of what is happening for the patient. Be comp...2023-06-0837 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 34: Five Things About Seizures With Angela SpencerLiz and Jesse are joined by Angela Spencer CNC for Epilepsy at RBWH to discuss seizures. This is one of our most requested topics and we think Angela does an amazing job of breaking it down. Angela’s Five Things: What are Seizures? Difference between epilepsy and seizures. Common triggers for seizures. Most common interventions and medications Acute and chronic management of seizures For loads of resources head to the Internal League Against Epilepsy website https://www.ilae.org/ 2023-06-0139 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 33: Five Things About Preventing Infection With Michelle DoidgeLiz and Jesse welcome Michelle Doidge, CNC for the RBWH Infection Monitoring and Prevention Service. We jump in to discuss the vital nature of nurses as agents to prevent infection. Michelle’s Five Things: Know your bugs; love your bugs. Hand hygiene can be done so much better. Nurses are vital in preventing antimicrobial resistance. Respect invasive devices. Understanding transmission-based precautions. 2023-05-2537 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 32: Five Things About Personality Disorders With Anthony CarrIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Anthony Carr, CNC with the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service at RBWH. We discuss personality disorders, with a particular focus on emotionally unstable (borderline) personality disorder. Anthony’s Five Things: What is personality (disorder)? What is emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD)? Guidance for the management of EUPD. Strategies to assist a person with EUPD while they are in hospital. Looking after yourself when caring for someone with challenging behaviours. 2023-05-1846 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 31: Five Things About Acute on Chronic Illness With Sue ChaffeyLiz and Jesse are joined by Sue Chaffey, Nurse Practitioner in Cancer Care, with a special interest and focus on emergent acute care. There is no one better to have a learning conversation about acute on chronic illness than Sue. Sue’s Five Things Defining acute vs chronic (Keep) educating yourself Patient assessment – objective Patient assessment – subjective Putting it all together, the patient in this context 2023-05-1135 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 30: Five Things About The Deteriorating Patient With Danny HindleLiz and Jesse are joined by Danny Hindle, Nurse Educator for Medical Emergency Response at RBWH. In this episode we explore how to master the recognition and management of the deteriorating patient. Danny’s Five Things. Educate yourself. Concerned? What do you do next? Use and trust the tools and frameworks. After calling for help, be prepared. Take the time to debrief. 2023-05-0430 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 29: Fives Things About Urinary Catheters With Jessica DoellingerLiz and Jesse are joined by Jessica Doellinger to talk all about urinary catheters. Jessica is a Urology Nurse Practitioner at RBWH. Jessica’s Five Things Indications for urinary catheterisation. Risks associated with urinary catheters. Catheter selection and insertion tips. Urinary catheter management best practice. Discharging patients with a catheter in situ. 2023-04-2837 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 28: Five Things About Early Nursing Career Leadership With Ryah MannionLiz and Jesse sat down to talk early career nursing leadership with Ryah Mannion. Ryah is Nurse Unit Manager of Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at RBWH. Ryah’s Five Things Don’t ever stop learning. Be agile and don’t be afraid of career change ups. Communication is everything, and requires practice and development To be a team player, you have to understand what everyone brings. Mentorship within and outside of healthcare is invaluable. 2023-04-2137 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 26: Random Acts of Kindness Day April 28th (Bonus)Liz and Jesse are joined by Clinical Psychologist and member of staff shadow council Clare Pekin to launch Random Acts of Kindness Day for 28th April 2023. 2023-04-1212 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 25: Five Things About Domestic & Family Violence With Jelena SenicLiz and Jesse are joined by Jelena Senic, Domestic & Family Violence Workforce Specialist at RBWH. We discuss Five Things to help us recoignise and respond to DFV. Jelena’s Five Things: DFV is disproportionately a gendered issue. Recognition of red flags for DFV What to do if you suspect DFV Listen to understand, not to fix How to refer for support 2023-04-1244 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 24: Five Things About Diabetes With Heike KrausseLiz and Jesse are joined by Heike Krausse, Clinical Nurse Consultant for Diabetes at RBWH, in a MASSIVE episode to explore five things to deepen our knowledge, and make us better at supporting and providing education for our patients with diabetes. Heike’s Five Things Know your (patho)physiology Self-management and home blood glucose monitoring All about hypoglycaemia Diabetes medications – not just insulin Healthcare language really matters 2023-03-3053 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 23: Five Things About Getting Ready For Surgery With Georgia HampsonLiz and Jesse are joined by Georgia Hampson, a registered nurse with the day surgery unit at RBWH. Georgia pitches a great five things aimed at nurses new to the surgical and perioperative process, about getting patients ready for surgery. Georgia's Five Things: Be aware of the patient experience. The importance of informed consent. Fasting and clear instructions for patients. Making sure your patient is fit for surgery. The perioperative process is important for safety. 2023-03-2324 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 22: Five Things About Mental Health in Hospital With Stacey DeavilleLiz and Jesse a joined by Stacey Deaville, Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry team at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. CL Psych provides mental health support to admitted patients in the acute health setting, who require additional supports related to their mental health risk or diagnosed illness during an admission. Stacey's Five Things: What is mental health? Importance of building a therapeutic relationship. De-escalation of emotions / aggression. Mental health assessment - mental state examination. When and how to refer to consultation liaison psychiatry team. 2023-03-1636 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 21: Five Things About Organ Donation With Lisa MewburnLiz and Jesse are joined by Lisa Mewburn, donation specialist nurse at RBWH, to learn more about organ donation. Lisa's Five Things: 1. What is organ and tissue donation? 2. What is the process for organ donation? 3. When should donate life / donation coordinators be engaged? 4. Organ donation opportunities are incredibly rare. 5. What does organ donation mean to the families of donors? 2023-03-0928 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 20: Five Things About Kidney Health With Samantha HolmanLiz and Jesse were lucky to spend some time talking about renal health and function with Nurse Educator, Sam Holman. One of our most requested topics and Sam did not disappoint. Sam's Five Things: 1. What does a healthy kidney do? 2. Warning signs that the kidneys are unwell. 3. Common causes of kidney disease. 4. Interventions and treatments for kidney failure. 5. Why we need to look after our patients kidneys (and our own. 2023-03-0228 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 19: Five Things About Stress With Prof Rob OrrIn this episode (another self care challenge embed), Liz and Jesse are joined by physiotherapist and stress and tactical performance researcher, Professor Rob Orr from Bond University. Rob's Five Things: Not all stress is bad. Your body and personality are naturally affected by stress, learn your personal “tells” on how you manifest stressors. The relationship between stress and performance is task specific. Long term stress has health and psychological consequences, coping mechanisms can only get you so far. There are basic things we can do to manage acute stress – physiologically such as controlled breathing techniques and psycho...2023-02-2346 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 18: Five Things About Self Forgiveness With Stan SteindelIn this episode, Liz and Jesse continue with a self-care challenge focus and are thrilled to be joined by Dr Stan Steindel. Stan is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in compassion and self-forgiveness. This episode tackles some of the very really challenges that we, as health professionals have with being kind to ourselves and finding peace or some sense of resolution when we are involved in conflict, error or unfavourable patient outcomes. Many of these principles are covered in depth in Stan’s book “The gifts of compassion. How to understand and overcome suffering”. Stan’s...2023-02-1643 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 17: Five Things About The 14 Day Self Care ChallengeIn this episode, Liz and Jesse preview the 14 day RBWH self-care challenge that starts on February 13th. This is a labour of love from Liz and engaged hundreds of staff last year. The aim is to spread far and wide and help health care professionals test out and try a range of evidence based principles for improved personal wellbeing that are pragmatic and realistic to the unique work / life environments of our jobs. If you miss the start on the 13th of Feb, you and your team can pick up the challenge and run it at any...2023-02-1024 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 16: Five Things About Patient Flow With Gareth DaviesIn this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Gareth Davies, acting nursing and midwifery director of patient flow at RBWH to talk about…. Patient Flow. Gareth’s Five Things: Focus on quality and flow will come Establish patient driven goals of care Ask the question “where is this patient going next?” Explore alternative models of care A call to arms to get creative for the future 2023-02-0232 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 15: Five Things About Palliative Care With Anne HalesLiz and Jesse are joined by Anne Hales, Clinical Nurse with the RBWH Palliative and Supportive Care Service. In this episode Anne shares her wisdom and experiences in providing quality care as death approaches. Anne’s Five Things: Symptom management – pharma and non-pharma Maintaining dignity and identity Recognising the dying process Family care End of life care is a team sport 2023-01-2737 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 14: Five Things About What Happens at Night With Tom HendyLiz and Jesse are joined by Tom Hendy, Nurse Navigator with the RBWH Up Late Program. We weave through some of the things that hit different after dark. Tom's Five Things: Surviving night shift Communicating with Ward-calls discussion of what is ward-call, what to expect. Examples of SBAR for communication. Sometimes less is more what should you be doing for your patients overnight? Making the most of your time non-patient contact tasks that have impact on patient outcomes 5. Escalation of Deterioration 2023-01-2137 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 13: Five Things About Wading Through The Rubbish on Social Media With Dr Jessica Stokes-ParishLiz and Jesse are joined by ICU Nurse, Medical Educator and scientific communicator, Dr Jessica Stokes-Parish. Jess helps us to make sense of the messy and equal parts uplifting and destructive world of social media as a health professional. Jessica's five things: Know what you want from social media. Understand the power of social media / networks. Anonymous is never really anonymous. Get CRABS for credibility. Understand the positive and ethical use of social media in health professions. You can find the CRABS framework here https://www.jessicastokesparish.com/blog/crabs-the-credibility-framework 2023-01-1230 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 12: Five Things to Make Your New Year’s Resolution StickOne to kick of the New Year. Liz and Jesse look at why New Year's Resolutions usually burn out like the fireworks that see in the year. We walk through the SMART goal setting framework for turning those resolutions into goals and those goals into habits. 1. Specific 2. Measurable 3. Achievable / Accountable 4. Relevant 5. Timeframe / Team Up 2023-01-0623 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 11: Five Things About Oh The Places You’ll Go In Your Career With KristyJackmanLiz and Jesse sat down with Kristy Jackman, a nurse, who is now the Director of Administration Services for her Five Things about how you can have a diverse and fulfilling career. Kirsty's Five Things: 1. Be brave and take every opportunity that comes. 2. Have a curious mindset about work, and life. 3. Understand your value as a nurse and what this brings to other roles. 4. Communication and building relationships are key to growth and career expansion. 5. Stay motivated by keeping the patient / common goal at the centre of...2022-12-2922 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 10: Five Things About Chest Pain With Laura OwensIn this episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Laura Owens, Nurse Educator with the Emergency and Trauma Centre at the RBWH. We jump in to one of our most requested topics from our new nurses on the ground – chest pain! Laura’s Five Things: Be wary of assumptions, don’t close the door early on chest pain. Perform a thorough assessment using a consistent framework. Learn and identify chest pain red flags for serious threats. Escalate using available resources to help. Commence treatment or progress assessment while awaiting help. 2022-12-2334 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 9: Five Things About Delirium With Margaret CahillIn this episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Margaret Cahill, Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Eat, Walk, Engage program from the RBWH. We hear about her amazing career journey and get a lot wiser on the topic of delirium and how to prevent and manage in the acute hospital setting Margaret’s Five Things: Delirium is common, dangerous and distressing for patient and family. Importance of screening and recognition and some features and tools. Delirium has a huge impact (up to 30% increase) on nursing workload, prevention is key. Delirium is often preventable through mai...2022-12-1635 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 7: Five Things About Eye Health With Brenda FlemingIn this episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Brenda Fleming, registered nurse from the RBWH Eye Clinic. We hear about her amazing (global) career journey and fill in some knowledge ‘blind spots’ (Dad Joke) about eye health and care. Brenda’s Five Things: Vision is so important for independence The common forms of eye disease we will see Therapy for acute eye infections Supportive eye care in hospitalised patients The importance of rest in recovery from acute eye injury and infection 2022-12-0936 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 6: Five Things About Being a Nurse Researcher With Professor Fiona CoyerLiz and Jesse explore the inquiring mind of Professor Fiona Coyer, ICU nurse (never really stop being that), chair of nursing research with RBWH and holding conjoint position with Queensland University of Technology School of Nursing & Midwifery. This episode sets a platform for nurses to consider 5 Things that lay the foundation for a career that includes research. Learning never stops Communication is key, and requires resilience Find a good mentor, or two or three. Get involved, start to learn the skills Learn and understand Good Clinical Practice Principles 2022-12-0133 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 5: Five Things About Pain Management With Melanie ProperLiz and Jesse sit down with Melanie Proper, the pain management Nurse Practitioner from RBWH to try and understand a little (LOT) more about pain. We go deep on this topic. This is likely to be one you listen to more than once. Here are Melanie's 5 Things: 1. What pain IS and how to treat 2. Pain is connected to stress 3. The brain can be reassured and remodelled to perceive pain differently 4. Pain and analgesia effects are best assessed through function and wakefulness 5. The bedside nurse is the coordinator...2022-11-2438 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 4: Five Things About Clinical Handover With Shania TribelIn this episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Shania Tribel. Shania is a registered nurse who works in the Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, or “Recovery” for the old school crew. The medium was the message with this episode – organised, succinct, and informative. This is a must listen for those developing confidence with clinical handover and those teaching it. Shania’s Five Things: Use a standardised and consistent template/format. Handover should be done with a brief head to toe assessment. The patient is a member of the clinical handover. Take your time to save your time. U...2022-11-1721 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 3: Five Things About Gender Diversity With Bec Cooley (Bonus)Bonus episode for Transgender Awareness Week. Liz and Jesse are joined by Bec Cooley, a social worker who is the Gender Services Coordinator at RBWH. Bec gives us a clinician's crash course to help provide more supportive and aware care to Trans and Gender Diverse patients and be a better ally at work and in the community. Bec's 5 things: 1. Know what gender diversity is and what it means. 2. Pronouns, Names and Language. 3. Don’t make assumptions. 4. Only ask gender-related questions if/when clinically relevant. 5. You act...2022-11-1428 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 2: Five Things About The Story Of The Skin With Kerrie ColemanIn our second episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Kerrie Coleman, nurse practitioner for complex wound management at Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital. Five Things was so fortunate to sit down for an amazing reflection on 40 plus years of nursing wisdom as Kerrie closes this professional chapter of her life and leaves an amazing legacy as she retires on the day that this podcast drops. Thank you to Kerrie for the inspiration and for sharing the story of the skin. The skin is the largest organ, check it every day. The skin tells us a story, and li...2022-11-1039 min

5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWHEp 1: Five Things About Patient Assessment With Michael HandyIn our very first episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Michael Handy and discuss his journey from an aspiring wolf of Wall Street to Assistant Nursing Director of Trauma and Orthopaedics at RBWH. We then dig a little deeper into Michael's 5 Things on Patient Assessment. 1. Be tactile, touch your patients. Take a pulse, don’t rely on technology. 2. Trust your gut. If you feel something is wrong, it probably is. 3. Talk to your patient, ask them how they feel. 4. What can do to improve the situation? 5. Don’t be a...2022-11-0325 min