JUST A SHARP SCRATCH

By: Martyn Davey
  • Summary

  • Bridging that gap of information for Student Nursing Associates and Registered Nursing Associates, in a light comedy way! With Q&A's with lectures, SNA's🩺, RNA's💊, NHS and NMC professionals and many more.
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Episodes
  • Episode 2 S2:"Burning Bright, Not Burning Out: A Conversation with Jeanelle"
    Jan 6 2025

    Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted in your role as a healthcare professional? In this powerful episode of Just a Sharp Scratch, we sit down with Jeanelle, an experienced nurse from Australia and author of the inspiring book Nursing the Nurse. Jeanelle shares her personal journey through burnout and how she rediscovered her passion for nursing. We’ll discuss: 🔥 Recognizing the early signs of burnout 🔥 Strategies to protect your mental health and wellbeing 🔥 Tips for fostering resilience in healthcare settings Jeanelle’s book, Nursing the Nurse, offers valuable insights and tools to help nurses and healthcare professionals prioritize their wellbeing while continuing to care for others. If you or someone you know is feeling the effects of burnout, here are some resources to reach out to: Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Mind (UK): Call 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk NHS Staff Wellbeing Support Line: Call 0300 131 7000 Burnout Help (US): Visit helpguide.org Mental Health Foundation: Visit mentalhealth.org.uk International Suicide Helpline Directory: Visit befrienders.org 🎧 Tune in on 6th January to hear Janelle’s story and gain actionable advice to help you thrive in your healthcare career. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms.


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    38 mins
  • Episode 1 S2: Shaping Healthcare Futures: Su Hickman And The Nursing Associate Path
    Dec 4 2024
    Episode 1: Season 2 Premiere – Su Hickman Welcome to Season 2 of Just a Sharp Scratch! 🎉 We’re kicking off with an inspiring conversation featuring Su Hickman, a dedicated healthcare professional whose journey in nursing showcases resilience, passion, and a commitment to making a difference. In this episode, Su shares: ✅ Her career journey and what inspired her to enter the world of healthcare. ✅ The challenges and triumphs she’s experienced along the way. ✅ Insights into the evolving role of healthcare professionals and what the future might hold. Whether you’re a Nursing Associate, a healthcare worker, or simply someone interested in the behind-the-scenes of healthcare, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and plenty of takeaways. Tune in December 4th for a conversation you won’t want to miss! 🎙️
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    34 mins
  • Episode 21: From Pilot to Podcast: One Year with Laira Pearson
    Nov 13 2024
    In this special anniversary episode of Just a Sharp Scratch, we’re celebrating a full year of stories, insights, and the incredible journey of our podcast. To mark the occasion, we’re honored to welcome back Laira Pearson, Head of Nursing & Health Professions at Bridgwater & Taunton College, whose vision helped lay the foundation for nursing associates and the pilot program that started it all. Join us as we reflect on how far we’ve come, from that very first episode to today. Laira shares her thoughts on the progress and challenges in the nursing field, the evolving role of nursing associates, and her hopes for the future of healthcare education. We also look ahead, exploring what’s next for the podcast and the nursing profession as we continue to celebrate and amplify voices in healthcare. Whether you've been with us from the start or are tuning in for the first time, thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to many more stories and milestones together!
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    41 mins

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