Podcast

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Paediatric early warning system: nurse with child and parent

How nurses can use PEWS to spot deterioration in babies, children and young people

08 May 2026
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Nurses and alcohol: nurse in room with bottle of wine

Our podcast guest on alcohol misuse among nurses – and when to seek help

23 Apr 2026
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Good or bad leadership: nurse leader with colleague
Our podcast discusses who can inspire you at work, and one vital behaviour of a true leader
10 Apr 2026

Evonne Hunt talks about the battle to clear her name, and offers advice to nurses

20 Mar 2026
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Managing dehydration: nurse giving water to patient
Learn practical techniques to maintain hydration including for people with dementia
06 Mar 2026
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RCN general secretary Nicola Ranger Picture: Justine Desmond

Nicola Ranger expects England to lift most band 5 nurses given Scotland's re-evaluation

18 Feb 2026
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General practice: a nurse talking to a patient
Our guests look at the misconceptions around general practice and what the sector can offer
23 Jan 2026
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Band 5 to band 6: nurse climbing steps
Our podcast discusses the differences between bands, and what to consider before moving up
07 Jan 2026
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Nursing heroes: Sam Tyler and Kirsty Cartin
Our podcast guests choose the nurses who have enhanced the working lives of colleagues
12 Dec 2025
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Distrust of senior management: nurse talking with manager
Our podcast also discusses a fatal medicines management error and the new NHS uniforms
04 Dec 2025
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Illustration of calendar with the words 'bank shift cancelled' and 'Nursing Standard podcast'
Our podcast also discusses free tea and coffee being scrapped for staff at an NHS trust
21 Nov 2025
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Reflective account for revalidation: nurse with laptop
Our podcast guest explains what is required and why reflection should be a daily habit
14 Nov 2025
Our podcast also discusses the NMC’s proposed fee rise and what sick pay nurses can receive
07 Nov 2025
Misleading claims online confuse patients but our podcast shows nurses can counter such myths
30 Oct 2025
Our podcast also debates nurses’ parking fines and why band 5 roles are not advertised
22 Oct 2025
Expert advice for nurses on coping with challenges at work and in their day-to-day lives
15 Oct 2025
Dame Sarah Mullally’s journey from chief nursing officer for England to senior bishop
10 Oct 2025
Our podcast guest discusses a tool that transcribes consultations and drafts clinical notes
02 Oct 2025

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