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Bridging that gap of information for Student Nursing Associates and Registered Nursing Associates, in a light comedy way!WithQ&A's with lectures, SNA's🩺, RNA's💊, NHS and NMC professionals and many more.
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Pioneering the Way: Lia Baldock's Nursing Associate Journey (opens the original)
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In this episode of Just a Sharp Scratch , Martyn is joined by Lia Baldock , a Registered Nursing Associate working in community care. Lia shares her inspiring journey into healthcare, including the personal motivations that led her to the profession and her experiences as a Nursing Associate in community care . We explore the development of the Nursing Associate role, the importance of supporting students and developing the next generation of healthcare professionals, and Lia's perspective on th
Beyond the Shift: David Parker's Healthcare Journey (opens the original)
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In this episode of Just a Sharp Scratch , Martyn is joined by David Parker , a Nursing Associate with experience across paediatrics, A&E and colorectal surgery . David shares his journey through healthcare, reflecting on the experiences that have shaped him professionally and personally. From working across different clinical environments to the moments that have stayed with him, this is an honest conversation about what it means to build a career in healthcare. We explore career development, th
Shaping the Future of Nursing Associates (opens the original)
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This week on Just a Sharp Scratch , Martyn is joined by Angela Coates, Charlotte Johnson, Sara Leigh, Angelina Georgieva , and Carly Le Marechal , Interim Course Lead at Southampton Solent University. Together, they discuss the journeys that led them into healthcare, the impact of student-led service improvement projects, and the difference Nursing Associates can make in improving patient care. Throughout the episode, each guest shares their own experiences, the inspiration behind their projects
Finding My Place in Healthcare (opens the original)
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Finding My Place in Healthcare What does it feel like to take a leap of faith into healthcare and discover where you truly belong? In this episode of Just a Sharp Scratch , I'm joined by Samantha-Joanne Matthews , who shares her journey from a career outside healthcare to qualifying with distinction as a Registered Nursing Associate. Together, we discuss what inspired her to pursue a career in care, the challenges and opportunities of becoming a Nursing Associate, and what it's like stepping int
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