This week we meet travel nurse Jess Tully. Jess talks of her experience from theatre and ward nursing to now having worked across all states and territories of Australia. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -...

This week we meet travel nurse and midwife Carly Jowitt. Carly has been a nurse and midwife for 8 years and a travel nurse for over 2.5 years. She talks about how she got into travel nursing as well as some of the challenges to be mindful of. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook -...

This week we meet Registered Nurse and PHD Candidate Danielle Jocumsen. Danielle shares her stories of working in rural areas and how this shaped her to the nurse she is today. Danielle is also completing her PHD studies and is in the second phase. Her topic is around the needs to prepare you to go remote. She needs you! If you are new to rural and remote (not necessarily new to nursing) within the last 2 years, please reach out to [email protected] or find her on Linked In:...

This week we meet graduate RN Amy Timmings. Amy is currently completing her grad year in mental health and talks of her time living in rural and remote areas as a child and her desire to give back as an adult and a nurse. If this episode is triggering for you, please reach out to the various mental health support options available including Beyond Blue | 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Text Service | Lifeline Australia Bush Support Line | 1800...

This week we meet new graduate Registered Nurse Sarah Herringe as she talks about her experience in her first year as a nurse and exploring rural nursing. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -...

This week we meet Rural Nurse and Educator John Wright. John talks to us about his 20 year experience in rural and remote nursing and how he moved from a farmer, shearer, truck driver, rock picker into nursing and found his passion in rural and remote nursing and education. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social...

This week we meet Nurse Unit Manager Lisa Gray. She has worked in remote NT and Cape York in various positions with government, health and AMS’s. She shares stories from her time both in Australia as well as in South Sudan and Ethiopia with Medecins Sans Frontieres. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social...

This week we meet retired nurse John Brown. John shares his stories from leaving the army medical corps as an enrolled nurse to becoming a Registered Nurse with a Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion focusing primarily on primary health, men’s health, diabetes and Indigenous health. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social...

This week we meet agency Child Health Nurse Tegan Collie. Tegan share her experience living her best life living and working her way around Australia. Tegan's experience highlights the need for a nationally accredited transient skills recognition program as an opportunity to take you anywhere. She also shares some hot tips for anyone who may be new or considering joining an agency workforce. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future...

This week we meet Clinical Nurse Tarah Frantis. Tarah went rural and remote for a short contract to support the transision of COVID19 back into business as usual. She talks about how this opportunity has ignited her love for rural and remote nursing and can't wait to go back. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social...

This week we meet Jodie Thomson. Jodie is the Director of Nursing at Blackall Hospital and shares her love of the land and living in the moment. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere⁠⁠ Website:...

This week we meet flight nurse and midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Charlotte Sumskas. Charlotte also works as a midwife at the Alice Springs Hospital. She talks about her love for midwifery care and the beautiful experiences working with the RDFS. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook -...

This week we meet Clinical Nurse Consultant for sexual health, Jemma McCosker. Jemma talks about her move from metro to rural and remote. She is now working as the men's, women's and sexual health outreach nurse and says it is the perfect balance for lifestyle and career for her. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me ⁠[email protected]⁠ Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social...

This week we meet Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services for Townsville Hospital and Health Services; Judy Morton. Just talks about her developing understanding of rural and remote having come from Scotland to Australia. She also talks passionately about the opportunity for all rural and remote nursing & midwifery services to focus on equity for all and the need to accept the challenges of distance and enhance new technology to reduce health inequalities.  If you are...

This week we meet a rural Nurse Practitioner for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Sharon Young. Sharon talks about the opportunities to specialise in rural and remote areas.  If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me [email protected] Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram -...

This week we meet Peadiatric Registered Nurse Jordan Allen. Jordan tells tales of crocs in swimming pools and the opportunity to specialise in paediatrics while still working and living in a remote Western Queensland hospital. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me [email protected] Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook -...

This week we meet Mel Daniels who is the Assistant Director of Clinical Services - Perioperative & Surgical from Buderim Private Hospital on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. She talks about her time working in rural areas. Mel is also the President of the Association of Queensland's Nursing and Midwifery Leaders. If you would like to learn more about the AQNML check out AQNML | Assoc. of Queensland Nursing & Midwifery Leaders | aqnml.org.au If you are interested in more...

This week we meet Nursing Director Amy Holmes. Amy works for the Department of Health within the reform office. Her winding path to nursing never really drew her to consider rural and remote nursing. Now, she loves it and is a strong advocate for equitable healthcare in the rural and remote setting. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me [email protected] Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates...

This week we meet the CEO of the outreach dedicated healthcare provider Sunny Street - GP and nursing mobile outreach unit, Sonia Martin. Sonia talks about her dedication to improving the health of those less fortunate and currently experiencing homelessness.  If you would like to chat further with Sonia you can find her on Linked In Sonia Martin RN 🏳️‍🌈 MACN MAICD | LinkedIn, on Instagram Sunny Street (@sunny_street_) • Instagram photos and videos or on Facebook Sunny Street | Sunshine...

This week we meet ADON for the Rural and Remote Generalist Nurse Program in Queensland Health. Jodie Turvey is a Nurse Educator who now leads a pilot program partnered with the Office of the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office and The Office of Rural and Remote specifically designed as a tailored pathway for Rural and Remote nurses.  If you would like more information about the program, please contact Jodie [email protected]   If you are interested in more...

*WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following episode of A Nurse Out Where contains names and references to deceased persons* This week we meet Operations Manager for comprehensive care Kerry Wilcox. Kerry shares stories from her time in Lenora in Western Australia as well as her passion for sustainable and retainable workforce planning for nurses and midwives. Kerry has recently published her research about experienced nurses working in rural and...

This week we meet Clinical Nurse Consultant for Child, Youth, and Family Health within Central QLD Hospital and Health Service Marissa MacDonald. Marissa talks about her experience in Central Queensland and the innovative practice to ensure all community members have access to health care.  If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me [email protected] Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on...

This week we meet agency nurse Karyn Wilson. Karyn talks about her experience as a rural and remote agency nurse out wherever she's needed. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me [email protected] Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurseoutwhere.com.au

This week we catch up with Pauline Calleja again after her recent reconnection with rural and remote nursing providing clinical support to the iconic Birdsville Races. As a self-confessed academic, Pauline talks about the ease of returning to clinical and how this has rekindled her love of rural and remote nursing. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me [email protected] Don't forget to follow for more...