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Nursing Standard Podcast

Nursing Standard
NHS
Leadership
Patient Safety
Band Five
NMC (nursing and Midwifery Council)
Health Misinformation
NMC Registration Fees
Reflective Practice
NMC Revalidation
Band Six
General Practice Nursing
Female External Catheter
Dehydration
Alcohol
National PEWS
Nurses
Agenda For Change Pay Award
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
Band 5 Nursing Vacancies
Parking Fines For NHS Staff

The go-to podcast for nurses discussing the issues that matter most to nurses and patients.

Hosted by Nursing Standard and RCNi.

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Latest Episodes

Are there ways of making the revalidation process quicker and easier?

Claire Picton – a nurse consultant, author and intuitive nurse coach – acknowledges that a lot of registrants, including herself, do not begin to think about revalidation criteria... more

How can you change your communication style to build your confidence and present yourself as a leader?

RADA BusinessĀ practitioner Jonny Lewis, who runs communication courses for theĀ Florence Nightingale Foundation’s leadership scholarships, gives nu... more

Why was a national paediatric early warning system (PEWS) introduced in England and how can nurses use it to spot deterioration in babies, children and young people?

In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Nursing Children and Young P... more

What is a ā€˜normal’ relationship with alcohol – and how do you know if yours needs addressing?

In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Southmead Hospital’s lead nurse for addictions Sally Quigley discusses nurses’ relationship with alc... more

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Vicci Hornsby
Pediatric Critical Care Educator with the West Midlands Children's Network in Birmingham
West Midlands Children's Network / Birmingham
Episode: What the paediatric early warning system means for nurses
Karl Emms
Lead Nurse for Patient Safety at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: What the paediatric early warning system means for nurses
Sally Quigley
Lead nurse for addictions at Southmead Hospital, Bristol
Southmead Hospital
Episode: What’s a ā€˜normal’ relationship with alcohol?
Amanda Jackson
Associate Chief Clinical Information Officer
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Episode: Good and 'bad' nursing leaders: what can you learn from them?
Charlotte Trumper
Regional hydration project manager and NHS South West London registered nurse and non-medical prescriber
NHS South West London
Episode: Dehydration: how to identify, avoid and manage the condition
Nicola Ranger
RCN General Secretary
Royal College of Nursing
Episode: Band 5 role reviews: 'I expect majority of nurses to go through'
Elinor Howcroft
Lead continence nurse at University Hospitals Leicester
University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust
Episode: Female external catheters: how to start a trial
Frances Baverstock
General practice nurse with over 20 years' experience
General practice, North Wales
Episode: General practice: why to enter as a mid or early career nurse
Ben Jones
Student nurse nearing the end of the programme; works for health board as Band 4 assistant practitioner
Health Board, Wales
Episode: General practice: why to enter as a mid or early career nurse

Hosts

Alistair Mason
Host of the Nursing Standard Podcast
Shruti Sheth Trivedi
Host of the Nursing Standard Podcast; Senior journalist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Conflict resolution

    Thank you for such an important talk. It was extremely informative and helpful. I myself is a trainer for deescalation and this gave me a lot of insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashi RN
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • NHS endorsed nursing student

    This has been my first nursing podcast I have listened to. Thoroughly informative and a good resource of information. I am going to enjoy listening to the other episodesšŸ‘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Everyday is a school day
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Really interesting

    I’m interested in a career within the NHS and this podcast is amazing to update and educate on important subjects and topics that are present within the NHS at the moment. Thank you so much for this podcast, really great to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Erinalex1004
    Australia7 years ago
  • Amazing

    I’m in my first year at university studying children’s nursing! I thoroughly enjoy listening to these podcasts. ā¤ļø

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hkhfbloyee
    United Kingdom8 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality discussions that remain relevant to NHS policy and practice.
Listeners appreciate real-world examples and actionable takeaways.
Clear, practical insights into nursing leadership and patient safety.
Helpful for nurses starting out and clinicians seeking leadership guidance.
Engaging guests and thoughtful, credible reporting on nursing issues.

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#135
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Are cuts to nurse bank shifts putting patient safety at risk?
Q: How did the chief nurse's reinstatement unfold and why is it significant?
The chief nurse was suspended amid allegations, which were not made public, and later found to have no case to answer; she was reinstated, with the RCN calling it a landmark case that exposed systemic failures in addressing discrimination.
Are cuts to nurse bank shifts putting patient safety at risk?
Q: What are the details of the bank shift reductions and how are trusts responding?
Trusts are restricting bank shifts citing budget pressures and safety guidelines, while frontline nurses report fewer shifts and justify concerns about patient safety because staffing levels are not aligned with patient needs.
ā€˜Biased’ decisions and mistrust: what went wrong at one NHS trust?
Q: What does the article Breaking the Silence propose to improve nurse wellbeing?
It proposes greater recognition, better policy, increased support, and more research into nurse mental health, particularly focusing on the vulnerability periods after shifts and improving access to resources.
ā€˜Biased’ decisions and mistrust: what went wrong at one NHS trust?
Q: What is the Resume project and why is it important?
The Resume project stands for Research Into Scottish Nursing Suicide and Mental Health Experience; it maps nurse suicide and mental health issues in Scotland using mixed methods to understand occurrences, contexts, and surrounding factors, with the aim of better prevention and early recognition.
General practice: why to enter as a mid or early career nurse
Q: Where do these misconceptions about starting in general practice come from, and how have you seen that change?
Frances explains myths surrounding lack of acute experience, noting a historical bias and limited early student placements in general practice, but shares how placements, role models, and modern training are shifting perceptions and opening pathways into primary care.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nursing Standard Podcast

What is Nursing Standard Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on nursing practice, leadership, patient safety, and healthcare policy through practitioner-led conversations and expert analysis. Episodes routinely cover real-world clinical topics (for example pediatric early warning systems, dehydration management, and negotiations around nurse pay and role progression) as well as leadership, workforce culture, and strategies to improve care delivery. A distinctive angle is grounding discussions in frontline experience, practical anecdotes, and debates shaping NHS nursing, with an emphasis on actionable insights for clinicians, managers, and policy-minded listeners. The format often features deep dives with clinicians, researchers, and journalists, offering both clinical guidance and b... more

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1. Vicci Hornsby
2. Karl Emms
3. Sally Quigley
4. Amanda Jackson
5. Charlotte Trumper
6. Nicola Ranger
7. Elinor Howcroft
8. Frances Baverstock

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