Radical Nurse Talk

February 27, 2025

Radical Nurse Talk is taking a mid-winter break!

Radical Nurse Talk is on a mid-winter break and will return in April with new episodes! Hear more incredible nurses share stories of vital, relational work that supports patients and families. All past episodes are still available on streaming platforms. Stay tuned!
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February 12, 2025

How are YOU doing? Lifting the curtain on nurses’ grief

Nurses regularly care for individuals who are grieving, but how do they cope with their own grief? In this episode, Cory Burdock highlights the often-overlooked reality of nurses’ grief, urging a shift in how it’s recognized and addressed in healthcare.
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January 29, 2025

A conversation about inclusivity

In Episode 26 of Radical Nurse Talk, Patricia Strachan interviews Birgit Umaigba, a health equity advocate and nurse educator, about the importance of inclusivity in healthcare. They discuss the impact of systemic racism, the need for race-based data, and how everyday actions can foster an inclusive, compassionate healthcare environment.
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January 15, 2025

Advocacy at the End-of-Life: Nurses as “The Calm in the Storm”

In this episode, Mahoganie Hines discusses the vital role of nurses in advocating for patient-centered care at the end of life, offering expert insights and strategies to support families, navigate challenges, and ensure compassionate, palliative care during difficult times.
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January 1, 2025

From East Africa: Leading global change in palliative care

Erin Das, a Canadian-trained advanced practice nurse in Nairobi, explores challenges and strategies for supporting healthcare workers in under-resourced, culturally diverse settings. Specializing in pediatric palliative care and community health, Erin leads initiatives like Project ECHO to improve training and access to care for seriously ill patients in East Africa and beyond.
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December 18, 2024

Would you like your heart restarted if it stopped?

In this episode, Dr. Sharyn Milnes, an Australian critical care nurse, explores the complexities of discussing resuscitation preferences or code status with patients. She highlights how such conversations intersect with advanced care planning, and how nurses’ communication can significantly influence patient and family decision-making, using strategies like “circuit breakers” to enhance clarity.
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December 4, 2024

Finding Poetry in Nursing Presence

In this episode, we explore the powerful intersection of nursing and the arts through the work of Rekha Vijayshankar, a pioneering nurse in palliative care. Rekha shares her unique approach to helping dying patients write poetry, offering transformative insights into relational care.
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November 20, 2024

From the streets to echelons of power: Advocating for work spaces that promote nurses’ relational praxis

In this episode, Patricia Strachan explores this question with Dr. Leigh Chapman, a dedicated nurse and leader who is advocating at the highest levels across Canada to improve working conditions for nurses—helping them not only stay in the profession but thrive.
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November 20, 2024

Season 3 Launches November 20, 2024

Thanks to a growing audience and encouraging feedback, we have embarked on a third season to focus on the critical relational work nurses do in serious illness and health situations.
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November 10, 2024

Radical Nurse Talk Poster Available for Download

By Popular Demand: NEW Radical Nurse Talk Poster Available for Download!
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