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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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.  

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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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.

In this episode, Michelle Croston, Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Nottingham takes over the podcast to interview Marco Tomietto, Professor of Nursing at Northumbria University and Charlotte Gordon, Assistant Professor of Adult Nursing at Northumbria University about the findings of the Sigma impact vaccination study. 

In this episode, Sophie and Angela Grainger, Professor of Nursing, BPP University School of Nursing disuss the importance of compassion and empathy in nursing.  

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Caitlin Paterson (Drug Liaison Nurse) to discuss misconceptions relating to drug use, how drug use relates to the wider social healthcare issues, and how nurses can work with prevention measures. 

The conversation explores Caitlin's experience working with this community, the truth behind common misconceptions about addiction and harm reduction, and what changes are needed in policy to prevent the UK from heading towards a US-style opioid crisis. 

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In this episode, Sophie speaks to Anna Jones, the Director for Children's Services at Chestnut Tree House in West Sussex about the nurse's role in hospices. 

Welcome back to the BJN podcast, series 2. In this episode, Sophie and Kendra Schneller (Nurse Practitioner, Health Inclusion Team - Vulnerable Adults and Prevention Services, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) discuss inclusion health and what this means. 

To celebrate 40 years of HIV nursing and a new supplement in association with the National HIV Nurses Association, this episode of the BJN podcast discusses where we were and where we are now. We are joined by supplement board members, Ian Hodgson, Liz Foote and Michelle Croston.

This episode of BJN's podcast focuses on the importance of public health going forward after the pandemic. Sophie Gardner speaks with Professor Jamie Waterall (Deputy Chief Nurse, Public Health England) and Amelia Bojarzin (third year nursing student, University of Nottingham) to discuss critical learning from COVID-19. 

In this episode, Clare Waymont (Urology Advanced Nurse Practitioner and BAUN President, Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust), Pauline Bagnall (Uro-oncology nurse specialist, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust), and Lucy Powell (Urology Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust) discuss how their urological cancer services have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode we discuss the various risks associated with the insertion of peripheral IV catheters. We've brought together Simon Clare and Stephen Rowley, leading practitioners to share their clinical expertise and practical advice, helping listeners to update their knowledge and skills in this vital area of practice. 

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This episode of BJN's podcast focuses on student wellbeing. Sophie Gardner and Brian Webster speak with Dr Mike Ramsey (Lecturer in mental health nursing and School Disability Support Officer, University of Dundee) about student health and wellbeing. If you are affected by any of these issues, please find out more here: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/ https://clearyourhead.scot/
https://www.nationalwellbeinghub.scot/

In this episode of BJN's podcast, Sophie Gardner and Brian Webster discuss current issues in infection prevention and control with Tricia Kydd, Lecturer and Programme Lead for Infection Prevention and Control at the University of Dundee.

This episode of The BJN Podcast focuses on racial justice and equality in nursing. Sophie Gardner and editorial board member, Michelle Mello (Clinical Quality Director at NHS England and NHS Improvement London) speak with Dr Crystal Oldman (Chief Executive of the Queen's Nursing Institute (QNI)) about the steps the QNI are taking to address this.

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with David Green (Nurse Consultant for Immunisation for the UK Health Security Agency) to discuss vaccination programmes and the nursing profession.

The conversation explores vaccine scepticism in the UK, why David believes in the life-saving power of vaccines, and what needs to change in public attitudes and healthcare strategies to protect communities, both now and in the future.

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 

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Sophie Gardner, editor of the British Journal of Nursing,  introduces the new BJN Podcast, providing accessible, relevant clinical education for the professional development of practising nurses.

In this episode, we discuss medical adhesive-related skin injury

(MARSI) in vascular access, and how these affect patient

outcomes. Three specialist nurses, Andrew Barton, James

Bitmead and Jan Hitchcock will explore strategies for preventing

this largely avoidable injury.

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Luke Evans (Chair of the RCN Public Health Forum and a Registered Nurse Working in Health Equity) to discuss the nature of health inequalities and what can be done to address them.

The conversation explores Luke's experiences in working to reduce disparities, why he believes in the power of nursing to make a difference, and what changes he thinks are needed, at both a local and national level, to create a fairer, healthier society for all. 

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Carly Le Marechal (Nurse Lecturer and Former Safeguarding Nurse) to discuss what safeguarding nursing really involves.

The conversation explores her experience working in safeguarding, why she believes safeguarding must adapt to new challenges like online harm, and what changes she'd like to see government strategies and professional frameworks to better protect both children and adults.

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Kerry Wykes (Co-Founder and Director of Kinari and Nurse Leader) to discuss the experience of internationally educated nurses (IENs) working in the NHS. 

The conversation explores the shortfalls that exist in the NHS's current approach to meeting the pastoral needs of IENs, how the service could be made more inclusive and welcoming, and the long-term impact that the failure to address these barriers could have on the wider health service.

Want to find out more on this subject? Check out the International Retention Toolkit here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/international-retention-toolkit

Kinari are hosting an unmissable, free conference on 18 November 2025, London Waterloo. This is aimed at Workforce, Recruitment or Education Leads, or anyone responsible for the support and pastoral care of international nurses or other team members in your organisation. Join us there: Sharing Best Practices in Pastoral Care 2025 Tickets, Tue 18 Nov 2025 at 08:45 | Eventbrite

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Zainab Noor (Clinical Psychologist at UCL), to discuss the concept of burnout, how it manifests, what the NHS can do to address the root causes of it, and how we can improve the wellbeing of its nursing and healthcare staff.

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Jo Laplana (Registered Nurse), to discuss his experience as a neurodiverse nurse working in the NHS. 

The discussion explores the barriers that exist within the health service for neurodiverse staff, what adjustments can look like and when they should be implemented, and the wider responsibility of the NHS to improve the experience of its staff.

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Dina Paolini (Clinical Nurse Specialist and Career Coach for International Nurses), to discuss the role of internationally educated nurses in the NHS, and what NHS can learn from other health systems.

The discussion explores the successes and limitations associated with the German, Italian and Canadian health services, as well as what barriers exist within the NHS.  

Do you have a career coaching question for Dina? Contact her directly at: info@nursesmove.blog

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with returning guest Nicki Thomas (Kidney Nurse and Professor at London South Bank University) and Doctor Patricia Smith (Senior Lecturer at University of East London and Physiotherapist in Allied and Public Health) to discuss the science behind exercise and kidney health, the barriers that prevent people from being active, and the practical steps nurses can take to empower individuals and communities to reduce their risk of kidney disease and diabetes through movement and lifestyle change.

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 

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Felicia Kwaku (Associate Director of Nursing at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, an International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute Scholar, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, and the Immediate Past Chair of the Chief Nursing Office and Chief Midwifery Officer – Black and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group at NHS England) to discuss how nurses can step into leadership roles, why it's vital they have a voice in economic and policy forums, and the role they can play in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges.

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Doctor Claire Dosdale (Assistant Professor in Adult Nursing at Northumbria University) to explore why awareness of gendered violence is so vital for nursing practice, how it shows up differently across genders and communities, and the steps nurses can take to support disclosures, safeguard patients, and challenge violence wherever it occurs—including within their own professional environments.

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 

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Links and organisations discussed in this episode:

National Organisations Supporting Survivors of Gendered Violence in the UK

General Domestic Abuse Support:

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (run by Refuge)
• Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24/7 freephone)
• Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
• Main Refuge website: https://refuge.org.uk
• Women's Aid
• Website: https://womensaid.org.uk
• Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
• Welsh Women's Aid
• Phone: 0808 80 10 800 (Live Fear Free Helpline, 24/7)
• Website: https://welshwomensaid.org.uk

Sexual Violence Support:

• Rape Crisis England & Wales
• 24/7 Support Line: 0808 500 2222
• Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk (search for regional centre)
• Support Line website: https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk
• The Survivors Trust
• Website: https://www.thesurviverstrust.org

Support for Men:

• Respect Men's Advice Line
• Phone: 0808 801 0327
• Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
• Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk and https://www.respect.org.uk
• Mankind Initiative
• Phone: 01823 334244
• Website: https://mankind.org.uk

LGBTQ+ Specific:

• Galop
• Phone: 0800 999 5428
• Email: help@galop.org.uk
• Website: https://www.galop.org.uk

Specific Forms of Violence:

• Karma Nirvana (Honour-based abuse and forced marriage)
• Phone: 0800 5999 247
• Website: https://karmanirvana.org.uk
• FORWARD (Female genital mutilation support)
• Website: https://www.forwarduk.org.uk

Children and Young People:

• NSPCC
• Childline: 0800 1111
• Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk
• The Hideout (Women's Aid service for children)
• Website: https://thehideout.org.uk

General Victim Support:

• Victim Support
• Phone: 0808 1689 111
• Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk
• Provides support for all victims of crime including sexual violence

Workplace links:

• Sexual safety in healthcare: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/sexual-safety-in-healthcare-organisational-charter/
• Surviving in Scrubs: https://www.survivinginscrubs.co.uk/
• Text: 1st Edition Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence and Abuse: Approaches to Care for Health Professionals Click hereto buy
• CPD course (online) Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence/Abuse Access here

Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Felicia Kwaku (Associate Director of Nursing at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, an International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute Scholar, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, and the Immediate Past Chair of the Chief Nursing Office and Chief Midwifery Officer – Black and Minority Ethnic Strategic Advisory Group at NHS England) to discuss what intolerance looks like in healthcare, how international nurses can navigate and resist poor behaviour, and what changes are needed—both within the NHS and at a policy level—to ensure these staff are supported, protected, and empowered to thrive in their careers.

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 Doctor Oladayo Bifarin (Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Liverpool John Moore University; the Research Effectiveness Lead at Mersy Care NHS Foundation Trust; and one of the NIHR Senior Research Leaders) and Doctor Deborah Morgan (Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Liverpool John Moore University).

The discussion explores whether the UK's nursing research model is broken, what lessons might be learned from international models like Johns Hopkins in the US, and how the profession could evolve to better integrate evidence into practice.

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Deepa Korea MBE (Director, RCN Foundation) and Sarah McGloin (Head of Grants and Impact, RCN Foundation) to talk about how the crisis is impacting the profession, what legislative and policy changes should be prioritised to help the nursing workforce, and how such collective pressures are placing a strain on patient care.

If you'd like to reach out to find out more about what help is available from the RCN Foundation: https://rcnfoundation.rcn.org.uk/Grants-and-funding/Hardship-grants 

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Welcome back to the BJN podcast. In this episode, Sean Boyle (Editor, British Journal of Nursing) sits down with Aby Mitchell (Senior Lecturer in Nursing Education and Faculty Lead for Simulation, Kings College London) and Aghogho Wanogho (Recent Nursing Graduate of Kings College London and Clinical Simulation Teacher, Kings College London University) to unpack the political, social, and workforce factors driving the employability crisis and to discuss what needs to change to ensure that nursing remains not just a profession of purpose, but one with a viable future.

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Amanda Hulejczuk (Consultant Parkinson's Nurse) and Sarah-Jayne Moore (Lead Neurology Nurse) speak with Rita Som (Editor, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing) about how they provide care for people living with Parkinson's disease. The podcast episode aims to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care for people with Parkinson's disease, by exploring clinical manifestations, prevalence data, use of device-aided therapies and the role of nurses as part of the broader multidisciplinary team. This educational episode was independently initiated and produced by MA Healthcare, and was supported by an independent medical education grant from Britannia. 

Sheila Shepley (nurse practitioner, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust) speaks with Rita Som (editor, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing) about caring for and managing women with epilepsy during pregnancy. The podcast episode aims to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe, coordinated and evidence-based care for women with epilepsy during pregnancy and postpartum, by exploring the clinical, pharmacological and psychosocial complexities involved in balancing seizure control with maternal and foetal safety. This educational episode was initiated and funded by Neuraxpharm UK Ltd. The date of recording was February 2026. Job code NXUK/E/0326/20. The views expressed are those of Sheila Shepley.

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Sheila Shepley (nurse practitioner, Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust) speaks with Rita Som (editor, British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing) about epilepsy that first presents in later life. This podcast episode is intended for UK healthcare professionals interested in epilepsy. It aims to improve understanding by highlighting why diagnosis can be challenging, how causes and seizure types differ from younger populations; and what special considerations are required when managing treatment, risk and longer-term support in older adults. This educational episode was initiated and funded by Neuraxpharm UK Ltd. The date of recording was February 2026. Job code NXUK/E/0326/15. The views expressed are those of Sheila Shepley.

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