5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWH

Ep 101: Five Things About Sleep With Courtney Jarrett

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Courtney Jarrett. Courtney is a Respiratory and Sleep Scientist in Thoracic Medicine at RBWH. Courtney joins us for another episode that has critical information for staff (especially shift workers) and patients…Sleep. Courtney’s Five Things: 1. What IS sleep? 2. Why is sleep so important? 3. What are common sleep issues or disorders? 4. Things that impact sleep. 5. How to optimise sleep.

Ep 100: Five Things About Foundations for High Performance Resuscitation with Jenn Hayes

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Jenn Hayes. Jenn is the supervisor for resuscitation and simulation at Rady Children’s Health Orange County. Jenn discusses her personal experience of cardiac arrest and how that collided with her drive to to improve resuscitation outcomes in children. Jenn’s Five Things: 1. See the person and believe you could make a difference. 2. Without data, there is only opinion. 3. What metrics can we aim to improve? 4. How do you implement and systematise improvement? 5. Closing the loop with communicating the outcomes.

Ep 99: Five Things About Perimenopause & Menopause With Dr Emily Watters

Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Emily Watters. Emily is a GP with specialised practice focus on Perimenopause and Menopause. Emily is a powerhouse of evidence-based, person-centred care, and an amazing scientific communicator. This is not just for women. This presents a significant public health priority for research and translation to increase access to quality diagnosis and treatment. All treatment options discussed are for the purpose of education and informed self advocacy only. In Australia, check the Australian Menopause Society website for a growing directory of practitioners including Emily.   Emily’s Five Things  1. What are perimenopause and menopause? 2. Health consequences of menopause. 3. You’re never too young for perimenopause.  4. Discussing evidence and debunking myths about perimenopause and menopause. 5. Treatments in perimenopause and menopause.

Ep 98: Five Things About Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery With Dr Cameron Mackayy

In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Dr Cameron Mackay, Clinical Director of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. Cameron offered insights into the mindset, philosophy, practice and innovations in this unique specialty. Cameron’s Five Things.  1. What is plastic surgery? 2. Restoring what is lost. 3. Healing of the whole person - biopsychosocial. 4. Lessons learned about resilience and self from trauma and surgery. 5. Reconstructing Queensland - equity of access in a very large state.

Ep 97: Five Things About Spirituality in Healthcare With Heather So

In this episode, Liz and Jesse are joined by Heather So, Occupational Therapist, PhD Candidate and author researching spirituality in healthcare. This episode gets right to the intersection of Heather's clinical and academic expertise and also how profound personal experiences draw on, and often reshape our own spirituality. Heather shares her own experience of the loss of their daughter, so please consider this when choosing when and where to listen. Heather's Five Things: 1. Spirituality is awkward. 2. Spirituality is for everyone. 3. Health challenges often spark spiritual reflections. 4. Attending to spirituality is about listening not fixing. 5. Supporting patients/consumers spirituality takes a team.