The Handover

In this episode of The Handover host Erika Jones is joined by an End-of-Life Care Coordinator, Bettina Korn, and student nurse, Thiago Silva, to explore the profound and transformative journey of supporting patients and families at the end of life. Together, they share heartfelt stories, practical insights, and reflections on the emotional and professional challenges of this critical aspect of nursing. From providing dignity in a patient’s final moments to helping families navigate grief, this conversation highlights the importance of empathy, communication, and teamwork in end-of-life care.  St James' Hospital Website: https://www.stjames.ie

Career Pathways in Nursing  In this episode of The Handover host Erika Jones sits down with an Education Facilitator and Nurse Tutor, Kevin McKenna, to dive into the varied career pathways available in nursing. From postgraduate opportunities to specialisation and leadership roles, discover how to shape your career. Whether you're just starting your journey or planning your next steps, this episode is packed with advice and insights to help you thrive. St James' Hospital website: https://www.stjames.ie   

In this episode of The Handover host Erika Jones speaks with Elrey Janolino a Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner (cANP) in Surgical Dermatology about his journey into this specialty and the crucial role it plays in the promotion of skin health. He also discusses the importance of the Sun Smart campaign, sharing expert tips on skin protection, early detection, and raising awareness about sun safety. Whether you're a student nurse or simply looking to learn more, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about dermatology and preventative care.  St James' Hospital website: https://www.stjames.ie

In this episode of The Handover, host Erika is joined by guests Michael Hevey, Mental Health Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) and Jess Sears, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Inclusion Health. Together, they explore and discuss how advanced nursing practices have championed patient care in diverse and disadvantaged populations. Michael and Jess both discuss their career journeys, the various experiences they have encountered supporting some of the most vulnerable patient groups and the importance of inclusive healthcare services. This episode kicks season two off with valuable insights into how advanced practices have reshaped the future of nursing and healthcare, and ultimately see better patient outcomes.

In this episode of The Handover, host Erika reflects on the importance of understanding and addressing the unique healthcare needs of those in the LGBTQIA+ community in celebration of PRIDE month. Speaking with Erika in this episode is James O’Hagan, LGBT Champions Training Coordinator with LGBT Ireland. James gives the listener some personal background as well as an insight into LGBT Ireland, all the while framing the importance of acknowledging and validating the experiences of people in the LGBT community who have to navigate the Irish healthcare system. 

In this episode of The Handover, host Erika speaks with Stoma Care Nurse here in St James’s Hospital, Tony Galvin. Tony details the route he has taken in his nursing career to get to where he is in stoma care today, and speaks about a range of different topics. Some of the topics touched on throughout the conversation include feeling pressure to choose a nurse specialty early in your career, what he loves about stoma care in particular, and the importance of having role models.Tune in to this conversation to get an insight into the work of a specialist stoma care nurse here in St James’s Hospital, filled with great advice for young nurses, and poorly quoted lines from Serena Williams, for some reason…

This episode of The Handover sees host Erika speak with Thiago Silva and David Brown, two matures students currently in the second year of their pursuit of a nursing undergraduate degree. This is an extremely interesting discussion that examines both the sacrifices mature students make when doing an undergraduate degree, as well as the reward they feel in their pursuit despite these sacrifices. David and Thiago give us an honest account of what it is like pursuing nursing as mature students, as well as discussing the recent surge in males pursuing nursing over the last number of years. 

In this episode of The Handover, host Erika speaks with Marieven Budiongan, Clinical Nurse Manager here in St James’s Hospital. Marieven has been working as a CNM on the Private 1 ward for almost 10 years, an acute medical ward that is highly lauded by our student nurses in terms of the learning opportunities available to them and the staff that deliver those opportunities. Marieven speaks about her role as a CNM, providing great insight into all the intricacies involved in working as a nurse manager, which would be especially useful for anybody with aspirations for a career as a nurse manager.