Let's Talk Nursing with Sophie Gardner.

In this bonus episode, Samina chats with Sophie Gardner, editor of the British Journal of Nursing (BJN). They discuss the major do's and don'ts of writing for publication, and Sophie even reveals some insider tips on getting published in the BJN.

Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:

• Why nurses should write for publication
• Top tips for getting started with writing
• Sophie's pet peeves when it comes to manuscripts submitted to the BJN
• The peer review and editing process

About Sophie:

Sophie Gardner is an editorial director at MA Healthcare, and the editor of the British Journal of Nursing. After studying Molecular Genetics at Sussex University, Sophie began working in the sphere of healthcare publishing. In addition to overseeing all publications in MA Healthcare, Sophie works with her sub-editors to commission, edit and publish bi-weekly issues of the BJN.

Contact Sophie:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophie-gardner-b3407636

More information and resources:

Beall's list of potentially predatory journals and publishers
British Journal of Nursing
MA Healthcare: guidance for authors

BJN inform:

For more information and resources, go to: https://www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nursing-podcast/

New to the platform? BJN inform is a mentor-in-your pocket digital resource for nurses, nurse associates and nursing students, providing you with easy-access articles on topics across clinical areas, person-centred care, career and nurse wellbeing.

If you would like to speak with us about a no-commitment demo or trial, please get in touch at: institutions@markallengroup.com

Let's Talk Nursing with Gillian Morris and Brian Webster.

In this episode, Samina is joined by Gillian Morris, lecturer at the University of Dundee, and Brian Webster, registered nurse and trainee district nurse at NHS Tayside. They discuss health promotion strategies that nurses can deliver when providing holistic, person-centred care.

Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:

• Tips and tricks for delivering health promotion
• Assessing people's readiness to change
• Resources around lifestyle changes for signposting
• The role of the nurse in providing lifestyle advice and being a role model

Listen to the episode to hear Brian and Gillian talk about recommendations for lifestyle interventions and how they would deliver this. They also share their three key actions around brief interventions, being aware of the impact of health promotion and knowing the facts. At the end of the episode, Gillian and Brian work through a case study about a patient with back pain and diabetes, and share how they would go about recommending lifestyle changes in this scenario.

About Gillian and Brian:

Gillian is a lecturer at the University of Dundee. She is also a qualified advanced nurse practitioner and district nurse with a special interest in health promotion for non-communicable disease. Brian is a registered nurse and trainee district nurse at NHS Tayside. Brian also has an interest in health promotion, and both Gillian and Brian are members of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

Contact:

Brian
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brian-webster-4a208672
Twitter/X: @BrianWebster18

Gillian
Twitter/X: @mrsgmorris1

More information and resources:

Health promotion series:
Health promotion for person-centred care
Health promotion for non-communicable diseases: cardiovascular diseases
Health promotion for non-communicable diseases: cancers
Health promotion for non-communicable diseases: respiratory diseases
Health promotion for non-communicable diseases: diabetes

Making every contact count: improving surgical outcomes for patients

Health promotion resources:
Readiness to change
NHS MSK app
NHS Couch to 5k

Brian's podcast: Learning leadership 3 2 1

BJN inform:

For more information and resources, go to: https://www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nursing-podcast/

New to the platform? BJN inform is a mentor-in-your pocket digital resource for nurses, nurse associates and nursing students, providing you with easy-access articles on topics across clinical are

Let's Talk Nursing with Melanie Maddison.

In this episode, Samina is joined by Melanie Maddison, lecturer in Adult Nursing and sustainability lead at King's College London. They discuss the impact of the healthcare sector on the environment and climate change, as well as the nurse's role in promoting sustainable practices.

Throughout the episode, they explore a variety of topics, including:

• The carbon footprint of the NHS
• The impact of climate change and pollution on health
• Excessive use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other unsustainable practices

Tune in to hear Melanie's three key actions for nurses when it comes to integrating sustainability into everyday life and nursing practice. At the end of the episode, Melanie shares her advice around communicating with colleagues about unsustainable practices and speaking to patients about the impact of the environment on health.

About Melanie:

Melanie Maddison is a lecturer in Adult Nursing at King's College London. She has 21 years of clinical experience in the NHS as a registered nurse in cardiology and emergency medicine, and worked as matron during the pandemic before joining higher education. She is one of the sustainability leads in the Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care department, and is currently leading educational reforms to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical skills teaching at the university.

Contact Melanie:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melanie-maddison-4146b6260

More information and resources:

Sustainable nursing practice: the environmental impact of healthcare

Rizan C, Reed M, Bhutta MF. Environmental impact of personal protective equipment distributed for use by health and social care services in England in the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. J R Soc Med. 2021;114(5):250–263. https://doi.org/10.1177/01410768211001583

World Health Organization - Communicating on climate change and health: toolkit for health professionals

BJN inform:

For more information and resources, go to: https://www.bjninform.com/lets-talk-nursing-podcast/

New to the platform? BJN inform is a mentor-in-your pocket digital resource for nurses, nurse associates and nursing students, providing you with easy-access articles on topics across clinical areas, person-centred care, career and nurse wellbeing.

If you would like to speak with us about a no-commitment demo or trial, please get in touch at: institutions@markallengroup.com