ECTOPICs-Nurses podcast

In part one of my discussion with Anthony Wollaston - Emergency Nurse Practitioner on the Sunshine Coast, we had a fascinating discussion on the effects on health that poor sleep brings.  This episode we continue the discussion - picking up where I left off, a discussion on Sleep Nutrition.   This is Part 2 or a 3 part podcase series.

In this part one of our three part discussion, Anthony Wollaston NP unpacks some amazing insights into sleep and the shift worker.   If youre not getting good sleep, its killing you .  I hope you enjoy our candid discussion with my mate, Anthony Wollaston.

My mate Josh Marshall is one of those nurses that takes the lemons and turns them into lemonade.  Once a runner, then diagnosed with MS at 24; in just 10 years he has found himself unable to nurse and now in a wheel chair. he shares his experience with MS, being in a wheel chair, and now changing the world one CEO, and One cafe at a time to understand the process of making their workplaces, venues and facilities, Accessible. Starting a NFP business called Access Inclusion, Josh now consults with and educates organizations, in their legal and ethical  obligations to equity, access, and inclusion.   This podcast will change the way you view Disability.  Josh Marshal can be contacted at Inclusion Access on josh@inclusionaccess.com.au  

For many Years, David Iliffe from Breakfast on ABC southern Qld has been a mate, and confidant, on a little Big issue that connects us both.  Not our love of radio, our families or a nice craft ale, but our commitment to to the plight of parents who have children on the autistic spectrum.   Like many syndromes, Autism in all its forms manifests as, at times, odd behaviors, and issues with normal socialisation.  My kin, and Davids's share similar traits. This time of year he interviews specialists to highlight autism awareness in what is Autism Month - April. Today I turn the mic on him, and dive deep in the the experience of a Dad.   For more info and credible CPD please look to https://aeiou.org.au/    And a personal thank you for taking to time to listen to this, at times, heartfelt conversation. Rob.

Dunga Derby and the Rally for a Cause is a Charity we supports for families going through some really tough times.  We are presenting a a fundraiser for the Derby and presenting an educational day for nurses .  $199 for a fully catered 7 CPD full on day of nurse education.   Contact us at www.ect4health.com.au, or www.dungaderby.com.au

Hi it's Rob here we recently had a question about why cardiovascular disease is in really high incidence in patients with chronic kidney disease. It's pretty complicated but we can really drill it down to 3 dominant pathophysiology. This podcast takes about nine minutes and attempts to go through the three issues that link kidney disease and heart disease

In the last few days, Melbourne ED RN Tanya Wallace made waves in the social media world with a post of herself after doffing her Covid PPE.  Exhausted, and frustrated with the community lack of adherence to social restrictions, Tanya made an impassioned plea for people to wear masks and socially isolate.   It was shared by over 700 people in the first 12 hours, and no doubt echoed the frustration of nurses all around the country at complacency.   In this episode of ECTopics, I chat to Tanya about her experience, and that post.    

Hi folks back in front of the microphone again, the little episode of ectopics looks at pain assessment and the familiar OPQRST. Hope you enjoyed it . Check out our webpage and our courses coming up at https://www.ect4health.com.au/whats-on-where/

This quick episode looks at Graves Disease, Hasimoto's, and Goitre.  I touch on the T#/T$ hormones and tips for Thyroxine medication

Many nurses want to know how to claim CPD for their 20Hour minimum reqirements. There is alot of free recording templates, but in this episode Rob Timmings form ECT4Health discusses the Rule of Threes - a simple way to diarise and reflect. #CPD #AHPRA #NMBA #ECT4Health

In this short episode of Ectopics, we unpack some common cardiac Jargon.  Inotropy, Chronotropy, Stroke Volume, Preload and Afterload. short, sharp, informative and 0.25CPD Check out our HICCs online and other face to face seminars and all our programs.  www.ect4health.com.au   Follow all the Blogs: HERE

Nicki Edwards is a nurse in Geelong Victoria , Australia.  she is a wife and mother of 4, who always had a longing to write her own book.  Just six (6) years on, Nicki is an established Romance writer with no less than 10 titles under her name.  Her stories are heartwarming, rural / medical romance novels.   No smut or language, just good wholesome reading, and appeals to men and women of all ages who love a strong central character in the health field.  she describes the story as one where the central characters are mostly nurses, there is medical drama, and of course the moments of blossoming affection and love. I caught up with this amazing lady for a chat about her own story.  Nicki is so interesting to listen to, and our conversation could have gone for hours. Look for her book titles all over the social media pages, or on her own website here www.nickiedwardsauthor.com Rob Timmings interviews #nickiedwardsauthor  30 mins   Intro/extro music "Paradise" written and performed by #BenTimmingsMusic

In this quick podcast, Rob from ECT4Health discussed the OHDC in a way that simplifies this difficult concept. #OHDC  #ect4health #ectopics 

Hi folks,  In this episode of ECTopics, I introduce you to the Knowing Your Jargon (#KYJ) blog I write. Lots of mini, easy to read 2-5 min articles in plain language on physiology, and the jargon that peppers our health care vocabulary. Subscribe and you wont miss an episode.  

Had a great chat with Adelaide nurse, and Standup comedian Georgie Carroll.  Born and raised in Manchester, England; now a proud Australian. Georgie Carroll is a Comedian, Nurse, Wife and Mother.  This combination of Nationalities, home life and hospital has provided a 24/7 training ground that has nurtured Georgie's naturally funny bones. Her bluntness and charm coupled with razor-sharp wit, give her a broad-spectrum appeal that can be put into any room and shine.  this podcast features a free flowing (mostly) unedited fly on the wall type ear, of our chat that lasted the best part of 40 mins.   Like some Nurse to nurse conversations had in the privacy of comfortable company, there is a language disclaimer and some dark and risque content.  But all in all , its just fun chat with talented nurse, mother, and all round great conversationalist. Catch Georgie's own Podcast called THE SWAB  on all your fav podcast apps. Or flick over to her webpage -https://www.georgiecarroll.com/ 42mins #georgiecarroll #TheSWAB #ECTopics  #ECT4Health

Florence Nightingale was born on 12 May 1820. Today is 12 May 2020, it is international nurses day and the bicentenary, 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. In this international nurses day podcast I give a very brief overview of who Florence Nightingale was and her role in the Crimean war, and her legacy.Which is to improve sanitation and hygiene. She was also a great social reformer, and influencer in her time. I hope you're enjoying these ectopics podcasts for nurses.And if I haven't said it already, happy international nurses day 2020.

Can you grade a Pressure sore? In this fantastic episode I chat to Kim Kaim, our resident Wound Guru.  Kim is a Specialist in wounds, Bugs and all things Pus filled.  Nurses either love their wounds or hate them, but one thing is for sure, we need to be confident with them. Kim teaches our Bugs n Bandaids workshops using an interactive style and practical application youve never seen anything like.  Here I interview her about Pressure injuries in general, and in the context of Prone Positioning COVID19  / ARDS patients. Here is my quick take on Pressure Ulcer grading : Pressure Ulcers Video Check out our B&B seminar here: Bugs n Bandaids Workshop

In this episode of ECTopics, Rob discusses abbreviations. I get asked by my students and nurses what abbreviations are ok?   The short answer is any that the reader understands. Documentation is first and foremost a communication tool, so if your abbreviation is ambiguous, then it shouldn't be used There is no “List of abbreviations” that are acceptable. Stop trying to find one where you work. Most workplaces have a suggested list, but there are always a few that are not on the list, yet in common use. So … what can you use?? enjoy the short chat.  give us a like/follow and subscribe and of course share with your nursing friends.  

Jane Stanfield Coaching director Jane Stanfield is a Nurse and Midwife with a litany of career achievements that have been shaped by professional and personal challenges in her almost 40 years as a Queensland nurse.  We had the most inspiring conversation about burn out, culture of nursing, and inspiring leadership and change in an uncertain time in nursing.  Our conversation went for over 45 mins, so the whole interview has been placed into two parts.   This is Part 2  and focuses on Compassion Focused Therapy and the Balanced Scorcard.  Jane delivers our Lets CLICK seminar, and the POW - Protecting our Wellbeing seminars for nurses and their emerging leaders.  Jane also offers coaching and career direction, and management strategies for bullying, burnout, and brain-meltdown  I love listening to Jane speak.  contact us through  admin@ect4health.com.au  - and we'd be delighted to put you in contact with Jane Stanfield  or email her direct on janestanfield@bigpond.com

Rob Timmings from ECT4Health delivering another episode . It's May 1, 2020 May Day in Australia and in this episode I have a little chat about what viruses are and how they work. I'd love your feedback, so don't forget to like and subscribe and share this podcast with your colleagues and tell me what you want from your podcasts.

Jane Stanfield Coaching director Jane Stanfield is a Nurse and Midwife with a litany of career achievements that have been shaped by professional and personal challenges in her almost 40 years as a Queensland nurse.  We had the most inspiring conversation about burn out, culture of nursing, and inspiring leadership and change in an uncertain time in nursing.  Our conversation went for over 45 mins, so the whole interview has been placed into two parts.   This is Part 1.  Jane delivers our Lets CLICK seminar, and the POW - Protecting our Wellbeing seminars for nurses and their emerging leaders.  Jane also offers coaching and career direction, and management strategies for bullying, burnout, and brain-meltdown  I love listening to Jane speak.  contact us through  admin@ect4health.com.au  - and we'd be delighted to put you in contact with Jane Stanfield or email her direct on janestanfield@bigpond.com

Hi I'm Rob Timmings from ECT4Health in this episode we just unpacked the jargon the difference between hypoxia and hyperoxaemia it's just a quick episode enjoy it , I'd love to know what you think , don't forget to subscribe we try to bring these every couple of days.

In this episode of ECTopics, Rob Timmings from ECT4Health interviews Bradley Chesham, a Sunshine Coast (Queensland) ICU nurse who is innovating the way digitally delivered nurse and paramedic education is to be delivered.  Brad owns Bundle of Rays, a nursing education organisation using Virtual and Augmented Reality to deliver CPD to nurses and Paramedics all over Australia and the world. The discussion tracks Brads nursing background, and interest in VR for education, and discusses how you can be a part of this cutting edge and developing technology from the comfort of your own Lounge room. Brad Chesham is contactable through social media, and his web site Bundle of Rays For info on how you can join this exciting launch on 2 May 2020... Click HERE  

Covid19 has changed the way we commemorate ANZAC day in Australia and New Zealand.  But for Capt Gary Steer DON at Quilpie MPHS, this mornings Dawn service was extra strange.  He has recently taken a position in Far south west Queensland as DON and whilst still a serving Military Nurse, he has his foot and heart in both theatres. Gary served in East Timor (Timor Leste), Iraq and Afghanistan, in both peace keeping and combat front line nursing positions.  Today I interview Gary about his experience, and honour him and all our current and ex-serving Medics and Nurses     Thank You Capt Gary Steer, your words are compassionate, and inspiring to all of us.

In this episode of topic we are going to have a very brief discussion around how the flu vaccination works, I'm Rob Timmings from ECT4Health and I hope you enjoy this quick little episode on flu immunisation.

Hi , Im Rob Timmings from ECT4Health.  An Australian Nurse education provider. In this episode of ECTOPIC we will discuss the issue of scope of practice for nurses working in Australia.   Different contexts of practice, different authorities, and different levels of skill all factor.  But there are 4 simple tick boxes you can check, to know that what you are doing as a nurse, is within your scope. Love your comments and questions.  Find my Youtubes and Facebook page.  Just search for ECT4Health