{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65dc8a708f1a3c0016926746/695bb63f62309e709f2bbde1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Season 3 Episode 5: Advanced Practice in Critical Care: Oonagh Power’s Story","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65dc8a708f1a3c0016926746/1767625064089-43098039-a0df-44ba-b436-c51b02fb2af6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>In this episode of <em>The Handover</em>, we sit down with Oonagh Powe, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in ICU, to uncover her remarkable journey from student nurse to senior clinical leader.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Oonagh shares what first drew her to the high-stakes world of critical care and how she navigated the path to becoming an Advanced Nurse Practitionar. She offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at what the role truly involves, along with candid reflections on the challenges, rewards and realities of working in one of healthcare’s most intense environments.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the essential skills and attributes for thriving in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the steps to advanced practice, and Oonagh’s advice for students and newly qualified nurses considering this career path.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Whether you’re curious about life in ICU, exploring advanced nursing roles, or simply seeking inspiration for your own journey, this episode delivers honest insight and practical guidance from one of critical care’s most experienced voices.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s hand over to Oonagh…</p>","author_name":"St James's Hospital"}