The BJN Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Lindsay Hinson (Practice Development Nurse and Clinical Practitioner) to discuss the nature of prison nursing as a profession, the current issues the prison system is experiencing, and how nurses navigate the complex nature of prison-centred patient care. 

The conversation explores Lindsay's experience as a prison nurse, why she believes in prison nursing as a profession, and what needs to change in the government's current strategies relating to prison health and wellbeing.

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The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Natasha Rolls (Lead Stoma Care Nurse and Honorary Treasurer of the Association of Stoma Care Nurses UK) to discuss the current landscape of stoma care nursing, how the NHS Long Term plan will impact the profession and what information nurses need to know to adapt to future changes. 

The conversation explores what the profession looks like today, how upcoming NHS strategies may reshape it, and what innovations could transform stoma care in the next few years.  

We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com 

Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

The BJN podcast was edited by Tom Austin-Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasaustinmorgan/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Nicki Thomas (Registered Kidney Nurse and Professor), to explore how we can bring nurses and the communities they serve closer together.

The discussion covers Nicki's experiences working in long-term kidney disease prevention in south east London, and details some examples of community outreach programmes that have been successful in improving access to healthcare. 

We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com 

Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Shellie Radford (Nurse Researcher) to discuss new developments in the treatment of IBD and Crohn's disease, whether current approaches are too reactive rather than proactive, and how nurses can help patients address the psychological impacts of IBD.

We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com 

Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast! We're excited to be launching season 3, and kicking things off with an exploration into all things artificial intelligence. 

In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Laurence Lovat (Professor in Gastroenterology and Biophotonics at UCL) to discuss how AI will impact nursing, whether it will replace or augment the role of the nurse, how it can improve the delivery of care and what future developments are on the horizon. 

We're always keen to hear your feedback! If you'd like to share your thoughts on today's epsiode, drop us an email at: bjn@markallengroup.com 

Like what you've heard here today? Check out the BJN website for more information on all things nursing: https://www.britishjournalofnursing.com/ 

Sheila Shepley (nurse practitioner, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust) speaks with Rita Som (editor, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing) about how epilepsy nurses and specialists can help people with epilepsy transition from childhood to adult services. The discussion covers the reasons and criteria for transitioning, as well as education, support and monitoring, with practical insights on overcoming challenges to a smooth transition. This educational episode was initiated and funded by Neuraxpharm UK Ltd. The date of recording was June 2025. Job code NXUK 0225 16. This episode is intended for UK healthcare professionals interested in epilepsy. The views expressed are those of Sheila Shepley.

In this takeover episode, Barry Hill, Professor of Nursing and Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Buckinghamshire New University talks to Samina Hashimi about the drop in applications to nursing degrees as well as the high rates of attrition. In the episode, Barry shared his three key actions targeted at students, academics and practicing nurses on improving the landscape and supporting student nurses in their degrees. At the end of the episode, Barry shares his insights into how to support students who are struggling with their workload and overcoming challenges in teamwork.

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In this episode, our guest speakers, Alyson Laws, Queen's Nurse and Community Lead at Newcastle Specialist Continence Service, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Marilyn Ngwenya, Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist at St. James University Hospital, will discuss intermittent catheter technology, spotlighting the pressing clinical challenges that drive the need for continual innovation. Moreover, we'll gain invaluable insights as patient Judith Prosser shares her first-hand experiences during the discussion.

In this episode, Brian Webster and Geoffrey Walker discuss what it takes to be an effective leader. 

In this episode, Adrian Byrne,Chief Information Officer at the University Hospital Southampton, discusses how 3M M*Modal speech-recognition software can provide fast and cost-effective clinical documentation and how this innovative technology is freeing up nurses' and doctors' time so they can focus on patient care.