5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWH

Ep 45: Five Things About Fluids and Electrolytes With Rebecca Rashleigh-Rolls

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Rebecca Rashleigh-Rolls, ICU Nurse Educator at RBWH. Bec helps us navigate through the complex world of fluids and electrolytes.
Bec’s Five Things
Fluids and electrolytes, why are they important?
What happens when the is too much or too little of either?
The two big electrolytes – sodium and potassium.
Nursing assessment and the nursing process (APIE).
FLUIDS mnemonic tool for the assessment toolbox.

Ep 44: Five Things About Nutrition At The Bedside With Dr Adrienne Young

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Adrienne Young a research dietitian at  RBWH and University of Queensland. Adrienne helps us zoom in on the role of the bedside clinician in optimising nutrition.
Adrienne’s Five Things
Eating when sick is different to eating when well.
Weight and diet intake are key nutritional vital signs that need to be monitored.
Body size isn’t a good indicator for nutritional status.
Meal times really matter.
Hospital food isn’t as bad as you think.

Ep 43: Five Things About Loss and Grief With Dr Liz Crowe

In this episode Jesse is joined by his esteemed co-host Dr Liz Crowe. Liz takes the guest seat in this episode to lay down a primer on loss and grief. This episode serves as foundational principles focus from where we will launch for future episodes exploring coping and different socio-cultural experiences of loss.
Liz’s Five Things
What are loss and grief?
There is no such thing as normal grief.
Grief does not occur in stages and is not cured by time.
Grief is exhausting and recovery is active.
To grieve we must have loved.

Ep 42: Five Things About Neurological Assessment With Brynn Waddington

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Brynn Waddington, Neurosurgical Clinical Nurse at RBWH. Brynn distils his years of experience into a great episode on neurological. assessment
Brynn’s Five Things
Asking “why does my patient have altered level of consciousness?”
What is a GCS?
Assessing limb power.
Other targeted neurological assessment tools.
Catching and escalating deterioration.

Ep 41: Five Things About Extending From Bedside Teaching to Presenting With Rob Timmings

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Rob Timmings to tackle glossophobia and help build confidence to from extend from bedside teaching to presenting in front of larger groups. Rob has 36years of nursing experience, in formal and informal nurse education roles in Queensland, as well as running a successful clinical education business and large social media learning platform.
Rob’s Five Things
O – Own your topic, knowledge, environment.
P & Q – Presentation qualities.
R – Research your audience.
S – Social and system survey to understand education context.
T – Teaching techniques.

Ep 40: Five Things About Prostate Cancer With Dr Natasha Roberts

Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Natasha Roberts to learn about prostate cancer. Natasha is a specialist nurse and clinical research fellow at Metro North Health.
Natasha’s Five Things
Prostate cancer does not discriminate.
What causes prostate cancer?
How is prostate cancer treated?
What does a prostate cancer diagnosis mean to the bedside nurse?
How do we support the person and their family through a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment?
 

Ep 39: Five Things About Bowel Prep With Anna McMahon

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Anna McMahon, Familial Bowel Cancer Nurse at RBWH. Anna is studying a Bachelor of Clinical Redesign and has a sharp focus on the patient experience and system improvements particularly related to admitted in patient bowel preparation for colonoscopy procedure.
Anna’s Five Things About Bowel Preparation
What is bowel prep and why is it so important?
What constitutes adequate bowel preparation?
Bowel prep timing is critical.
How do we best support patients undergoing bowel prep and who are vulnerable populations?
Handing over to the procedural area.
 

Ep 38: Five Things About Heart Failure With Janene Johnson

Liz and Jesse are joined by Janeen Johnson a clinical nurse with the Heart Support Service at RBWH. In this episode Janene helps us understand heart failure.
Janene’s Five Things
Signs and symptoms of heart failure.
Nursing interventions can make a real difference in acute heart failure.
Importance of patient education prior to discharge from hospital.
Self-management strategies for heart failure.
Make sure your patient has a heart failure action plan.