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8. What’s a ‘normal’ relationship with alcohol?
37:50||Season 16, Ep. 8What is a ‘normal’ relationship with alcohol – and how do you know if yours needs addressing?In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Southmead Hospital’s lead nurse for addictions Sally Quigley discusses nurses’ relationship with alcohol – and the factors behind evidence that suggests alcohol misuse might be higher among nurses than in the general population.She also discusses the need for compassion towards yourself and patients, and what that means for nursing practice.Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcastAlcohol misuse: resources and support for nursesTalk to your GP, who can discuss local services available to youCall Drinkline if you are concerned about your drinking, or someone else’s – 0300 123 1110Contact Alcoholics AnonymousVisit the UK Addiction Treatment Centres websiteAccess the RCN’s free counselling service for membersMore resources are available on the Drinkaware website
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7. Good and 'bad' nursing leaders: what can you learn from them?
22:49||Season 16, Ep. 7Who can you learn the most from in your workplace – the good or ‘bad’ nursing leaders?Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust associate chief clinical information officer Amanda Jackson discusses why she believes all sorts of leaders – positive and negative – can be sources of inspiration in your career.In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Ms Jackson also discusses her own leadership journey, and why she believes advocating for patients and colleagues is one of the most important behaviours of a true leader.This episode was recorded at the Nursing Careers and Jobs Fair in Leeds in March 2026.Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast
6. Chief nurse who fought back after work suspension reveals her story
31:07||Season 16, Ep. 6A chief nurse who took on her employer and won a landmark employment tribunal case discusses the two-year battle to clear her name.In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Evonne Hunt talks to Nursing Standard senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi about how it feels to be back in her role at Medway NHS Foundation Trust. She also offers advice to nurses who might be in a similar situation.They are joined by RCN south east regional director Ellen McNicholas, who represented Ms Hunt and discusses how she supported her throughout the case and secured her win.Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast
5. Dehydration: how to identify, avoid and manage the condition
27:12||Season 16, Ep. 5Maintaining adequate hydration for patients, care home residents and other service users can be challenging – so what can nurses do to ensure those in their care do not become dehydrated?In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, NHS South West London regional hydration project manager and registered nurse Charlotte Trumper discusses how to identify and manage dehydration in hospital and care home settings.She also offers practical tips for supporting patients and residents to consume enough fluids and monitoring their hydration levels.Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast
4. Band 5 role reviews: 'I expect majority of nurses to go through'
25:04||Season 16, Ep. 4Nursing staff have seen two major announcements in the past week – a 3.3% pay award for NHS nurses in England and Wales and band 5 role reviews for all nurses in England.In this week’s episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger talks all things pay, including her message to nursing staff who are calling for demonstrable action by the union on below-inflation pay awards.In conversation with RCNi senior journalist Shruti Sheth Trivedi she also hints at whether employer-led role reviews are forthcoming for nurses on bands other than 5, and discusses time frames and criteria for the reviews and any resulting salary uplifts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast
3. Female external catheters: how to start a trial
23:45||Season 16, Ep. 3A nurse-led female external catheter trial proved hugely successful at one trust by almost eradicating incontinence-related dermatitis on two wards.In the latest episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, continence nurse Elinor Howcroft discusses what inspired her to start the trial and the positive impact it had on staff and patients.Ms Howcroft also shares tips and insights into how nurses can roll out similar innovations at their own workplace that can lead to changes in practice and policy.Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast
2. General practice: why to enter as a mid or early career nurse
36:15||Season 16, Ep. 2What are the career opportunities in general practice and is it a good place for newly registered nurses to start out?In this episode of the Nursing Standard podcast, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board lead primary care nurse Frances Baverstock challenges some common misconceptions about working in general practice, and outlines the opportunities and challenges for nurses in this sector at all stages of their careers.Ms Baverstock is joined by nursing student Ben Jones, who describes how his placement in primary care sparked a passion for general practice nursing.Follow the Nursing Standard podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast or wherever you get your podcasts.For more episodes of the Nursing Standard podcast, visit rcni.com/podcast