Episodes
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There is no better way to finish off National Nursing Week than to hear from the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. In this special episode, Amie and Sara sit down to discuss the triumphs and challenges in nursing with the Prime Minister.
We also discuss the role of the Federal Government as it pertains to healthcare & nursing, accountability of the provinces concerning healthcare funding, mental health and why nursing IS POLITICAL! We even hear a personal story from the PM about his most recent interaction with a nurse! We also ask the PM to name some famous nurses---you might be surprised by what he says!
Thank you to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for taking the time to leave a message for Nurses Week and speak to The Gritty Nurses (Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung). Next time, we will call you JT lol!
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In this episode, Amie and Sara talk about the whirlwind of events that have taken place in the last few months. An exciting national media tour, a book release, hitting #1 National Bestselling status, NurseCon, and more! This is just the beginning. Unstoppable, Unflappaple, Undeniable!
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Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!
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Watch out now---we got a Doctor of Nursing in the HOUSE!!!
In this episode, the Gritty Nurses chat with Dr. Farah Laurent, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with 6 board certifications and nurse career coach! They talk about what a DNP is, what opportunities exist and the role of a DNP in healthcare organizations. They also take a dive into what Farah's career path has looked like and her entrepreneurial ventures! Have a listen and tell us what you think!
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In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss a viral Instagram reel in which a nurse describes what she believes to be the hardest specialty in nursing. We discuss the pros and cons! Which is the hardest or most stressful? There are so many, how do we decide? Does it mean the hardest is the best? You be the judge!
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Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!
Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees
who aren’t covered by their hospital’s group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing!
With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP, is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you’ll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one.
Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected.
Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!
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In this episode, the Gritty Nurses get an update from the Chief Nursing Officer of Canada, Dr. Leigh Chapman! In the most recent update of the Nursing Retention Toolkit, on March 1st, 2024, the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health and Dr. Leigh Chapman, Chief Nursing Officer for Canada, held a news conference to announce an initiative to improve the well-being and retention of nurses across Canada as well as the Working Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians Plan, which includes a government investment of over $200 Billion over 10 years. They discuss a comprehensive new resource, The Nursing Retention Toolkit, designed to actually KEEP nurses in nursing.
This is a huge step in the right direction.
Now, which healthcare organizations are going to step up and put their staff first?Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca!
Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!
Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees
who aren’t covered by their hospital’s group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing!
With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP, is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you’ll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one.
Already have coverage through your spouse? HCP still has your back! For less than $32 a month, the Signature Package, which includes Life, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death, Disease & Dismemberment, provides valuable income protection and peace of mind for the unexpected.
Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!
Resources:
Introduction: Nursing Retention Toolkit
Nursing retention toolkit: Improving the working lives of nurses in CanadaPre-Order our Upcoming Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses!
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How can for 22 years in a row Nursing as a profession voted the most "trusted" profession but also the LEAST respected and LEAST valued?
Nursing has been cited to be the least respected and most stressed, according to experts and national data. In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss this conundrum of a situation. We also discussed how other professions rank with the trust of the public.
Thank you to our episode sponsor, healthcareproviders.ca!
Attention, hospital employees, retirees and HR in Canada!
Picture this: a benefit plan designed for casual and part-time hospital employees and retirees
who aren’t covered by their hospital’s group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing!
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Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!
Episode Resources:
https://news.gallup.com/poll/608903/ethics-ratings-nearly-professions-down.aspx
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/nursing/most-trusted-least-valued-how-to-help-nurses.html
https://nurse.org/articles/nursing-ranked-most-honest-profession/
https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/healthcares-most-stressful-jobs.html
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Trigger warning: the case discussed in this episode may be triggering for some
In the true crime episode, the Gritty Nurses are back at it again with Bruce Sackman, Special Agent in Charge, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General, Criminal Investigations Division.
They discuss the shocking case of serial killer Lucy Letby, a British former neonatal nurse who was convicted and murdered seven infants and attempted the murder of six others between June 2015 and June 2016. (This is all we know of so far!)
How did she get away with it for so long? Were there signs? How can this be prevented from happening again? Why did the media portray her as an "angel of death".
They also discuss similar cases of serial killers in the healthcare system and what they have in common with other serial killers.
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Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!
Episode Resources:
https://people.com/crime/lucy-letby-trial-what-to-know/
https://people.com/lucy-letby-killer-nurse-claims-innocence-board-deems-unfit-8415316
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/jan/30/child-serial-killer-lucy-letby-loses-initial-attempt-challenge-convictions
https://news.sky.com/story/lucy-letby-trial-i-am-evil-i-did-this-read-the-confession-note-written-by-nurse-accused-of-murdering-seven-babies-12718882
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/lucy-letby-parents-card-dead-baby/
https://www.mitchellrepublic.com/news/the-vault/double-o-swango-what-happened-to-dr-michael-swango-who-left-trail-of-dead-patients-in-midwest-elsewhere
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Michael_Swango
https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-serial-killer-kristen-gilbert
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristen_Gilbert
Bruce Sackman's book, Behind the Murder Curtain:
https://www.amazon.ca/Behind-Murder-Curtain-Special-Veterans/dp/1682617149
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In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss the Black Maternal Health Crisis in relation to the most concerning case/situation of Brittany Watts. We discuss the history of nurses who "police" their patients, obstetrical racism and the changes needed to prevent what happened to Brittany Watts from happening again.
We stand in Solidarity with Brittany Watts against racial injustice.
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who aren’t covered by their hospital’s group health plan. Introducing Healthcare Providers Group Insurance Plan – a friendly partner dedicated to your health and wellbeing!
With affordable plan premiums and an exceptional support team, Healthcare Providers, also known as HCP, is dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Enrolling is easy, and you’ll have access to a wide range of health and basic dental benefits from day one.
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Take charge of your health and financial security today. Visit healthcareproviders.ca to learn more!
Episode Resources:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/19/us/brittany-watts-miscarriage-criminal-charge/index.html
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/01/a-nurse-called-police-after-a-black-woman-miscarried-theres-a-history-to-that/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/11/ohio-woman-miscarriage-criminal-charge-declined/72196038007/
https://www.usatoday.com
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/why-black-women-are-apprehensive-about-pregnancy-and-why-this-matters/
https://ebn.bmj.com/content/early/2024/01/23/ebnurs-2023-103913
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brittany-watts-the-ohio-woman-charged-with-a-felony-after-a-miscarriage-talks-shock-of-her-arrest/
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This week on Quick and Gritty Takes, Amie & Sara discuss:
Ontario: Parents who waited 11 hours in Ontario ER with a child suffering allergic reaction focus their anger - “Not at the nurses, not at the doctors, not at SickKids, just at our government,”
Canada: Justin Trudeau adviser defends use of crude language in online exchange with right-wing group.
International: Organs of dead Black incarcerated ppl in Alabama are being removed & used for med school anatomy courses w/o family consent. Grave robbing the bodies of Black people was a commonplace practice to provide cadavers for med schools dating back to the 1700s.
Patient Safety Tip: Take the pain meds. Fear of Addiction in Medicine.
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"Cover your head or you'll get a cold"...." Close that window or you will catch a chill"...." Drink this tea...it will clear your sinuses".....Are you in the health field and you hear these remedies from your parents? How do you handle these conversations? Do you ignore your parents, or do you educate them? Or is there a bit of truth to what they say, their teachings or ways of knowing? Listen as Amie & Sara dive into this interesting topic!
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Welcome to “Quick & Gritty Takes” our independent news network where we discuss hot topics in news provincially, nationally and internationally. We will take 4-5 news items and in under 20 minutes discuss our “gritty takes” on the subject matter.
We hope that this can be a forum where you take these topics and continue the conversation. We also will add a patient safety tip at the end for all listeners because increasing health literacy and patient safety is always top of mind for us.
Today's Topics:
Ontario: Health Minister Sylvia Jones announces that starting this spring the government will expand the number of private surgical and diagnosed centres. Will be OHIP covered.
Canada- Canada’s Rights and the idea we have none: Kevin Sorbo on Twitter- “You’re Canadian, who cares. You don’t have any rights so you wouldn’t understand why we want to keep ours.”
International: Lucy Letby was convicted/found guilty in the deaths of 7 babies but authorities are now looking into the suspicious deaths of around 4000 babies.
Patient Safety Tip: You’ve got questions for your doctor, but you always forget to ask them—
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Happy NEW YEAR 2024! What were the 3 most popular resolutions for 2024? Did you guess fitness, finances and weight loss? You guessed right! There has been A LOT of buzz around the medicine OZEMPIC. What is the "skinny" truth on Ozempic? We hear a lot about celebrities using it for weight loss, but what about the patients who need it? It's time to talk about our society's perceptions related to weight, fitness, well-being and what a health body size is--without being judgy a-holes (we think healthy bodies come in many shapes and sizes). It's time for healthcare providers to take over the conversation and leave the vapidness to the celebs! In this episode, Amie and Sara discuss what Ozempic is and why is it getting so much attention. We discuss Ozempic in the news, potential side effects, the controversy and whether it is a miracle drug. Do we just need better policies to support people to be healthy? Or Do we need to use medicines to support diagnoses such as Obesity? We think truth health lies somewhere in the happy middle.
Resources:
https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-years-resolutions-statistics/
https://globalnews.ca/news/10177555/semaglutide-liraglutide-canada-poison-control-calls/amp/
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-shortages/information-consumers/supply-notices/ozempic.html
https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2023/12/30/ozempic-overdose-poison-control-experts-explain-why-thousands-odd-this-year/
https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Canada_Numbers.jpg?quality=85&strip=all
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/5-ways-ozempic-and-other-new-weight-loss-drugs-have-changed-health/
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/scammers-taking-advantage-of-surging-demand-for-ozempic-bbb-warns-1.6706973
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna131452
https://www.businessinsider.com/weight-loss-glp-1-drugs-ozempic-wegovy-mounjaro-effects-future-2023-12
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/22/well/ozempic-diabetes-weight-loss.html
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/ozempic-wegovy-diabetes-weight-loss-side-effects-rcna66493
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-shortages/information-consumers/supply-notices/ozempic.html
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In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss their year-end and how much has changed over 2023. They also discuss the hottest topic this week in healthcare to close the year.
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Yes we have talked about nursing retention...and we have to keep talling about it...
What will it take to actually retain nurses? Will CEO's and hospital executives listen and adhere to nurse-led interventions?
The Gritty Nurses take a deeper dive into the results of Nursing retention toolkit: Improving the working lives of nurses in Canada, of which they were contributing members.
Which parts resonated the most with them and why? Take a listen to find out.
Resources:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-care-system/health-human-resources/nursing-retention-toolkit-improving-working-lives-nurses.html
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Trigger warning: this episode discusses topics which may be triggering for some.
In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss the recent case of a physician who has been suspended 3 times and convicted of sexual assault, but is allowed to continue to practice! Whatever happened to zero tolerance policies or the fact that he is a danger to the public as a REPEAT OFFENDER?
They discuss this story and other cases, how the College of Physicians of Ontario handled it, what the law is on sexual assault, and more. This is very concerning given the power of physicians, their role in relation to patients and the trust we put in them. What makes physicians who are serial sexual assault assailants any different than Harvey Weinstein, Jeffery Episen or the Peter Nygard's of this century? Power? Privilege? Staus? ---Nothing. Time's up--This is definitely a highly charged topic and one that needs to be amplified and justice needs to be served.
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https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/
Thanks to all that made this possible, especially the many nurses from across North America who generously shared their stories, passion and wisdom. We discuss stories of the challenges, heartbreak and humour of life on the front line. In their first book, (not our last ha!) We take you to the front line of nursing to show the compassion, selflessness and dedication of professionals who not only give it all for their patients, but get up and do it over and over again! Also available in digital and audio book formats!
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Episode Resources:
Image from Toronto Star:
Toronto doctor who sexually abused patients has ‘greatly’ harmed medical profession, but will keep license after third suspension
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-doctor-gets-no-professional-penalty-for-sex-assault-on-16-year-old-after-panel/article_705e1095-2500-5493-8005-baf62ddff310.html
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jwh.2019.7766
https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/11/health/doctor-sexual-abuse/index.html
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/doctors-discipline-patient-boundaries-1.3405780
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/12/doctor-medical-center-sexual-abuse-allegations
https://www.sexassault.ca/doctor.htm
https://www.cpso.on.ca/en/Public/Services/Complaints-and-Concerns/Sexual-Abuse-Complaints
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Trigger warning: this episode discusses topics which may be triggering for some. Our episode starts with the story of Emily Callahan, an American nurse activity manager with Doctors Without Borders, who shared her experience working with Palestinians in Gaza before returning to the US. 07:49 - Source: CNN
In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss the role of nursing and war. They discuss nurses' roles during war & conflict, nurses' experiences, international law during war and the fact that hospitals and healthcare should NEVER be militant targets. They discuss how war affects healthcare and nursing and the types of trauma nurses can encounter. More importantly, how nurses can keep themselves safe, how to support nurses during war, and how we can prepare ourselves if ever needed to work during a war or crisis.
Please listen, lift your voices, and help us protect those who are vulnerable during times of war.
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Resources:
ONA: https://www.ona.org/news-posts/safe-access-to-health-care-in-israel-and-palestine-conflict/
ICN: https://www.icn.ch/news/international-council-nurses-board-new-statement-israel-gaza-conflict#:~:text=We%20condemn%20in%20the%20strongest,continued%20loss%20of%20innocent%20life
UN: https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/peace-and-security
https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/international-law-and-justice
https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/human-rights
WHO: https://platform.who.int/mortality/themes/theme-details/topics/indicator-groups/indicator-group-details/MDB/war
https://www.who.int/emergencies/situations/conflict-in-Israel-and-oPt
Doctors without Borders: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org
https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/msf-violence-gaza-escalates-despite-calls-ceasefire
CNN Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk7iWgCk14U
https://www.safeguardinghealth.org/key-issues
https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/global-nursing/nurses-in-ukraine-brave-but-burnt-out-leaders-warn-06-07-2023/
https://www.statnews.com/2023/10/14/gaza-israel-hospitals-health-care-warzones/
https://ojin.nursingworld.org/table-of-contents/volume-24-2019/number-3-september-2019/preparing-nurses-for-war-army-school-of-nursing/
https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/10-conflicts-watch-2023
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The Annual Gritty Nurse Halloween episode is here! Sara, Amie, and Nurse Matt sit down and talk about what makes hospitals so scary! We share our insights, nursing ghost stories and what spooky shows we are watching now! We also discuss how we might make hospitals less scary! So turn down the lights, charge your defibrillators, grab your favourite nurse deadite--you don't miss this episode!
New Book Coming Soon "THE WISDOM OF NURSES"- Published By Harper Collins
From the hosts of the hit podcast Gritty Nurses, stories of the challenges, heartbreak and humour of life on the front line
One of the enduring lessons of the pandemic has been the pivotal role that nursing plays in health care—vital work that isn’t widely understood or, sadly, appreciated. Sara Fung and Amie Archibald-Varley started the wildly popular Gritty Nurses podcast to give voice to nurses all over the world, including more than 400,000 nurses in Canada. The authors have quickly become sought-after speakers and advocates for nurses and are called on regularly by the media to talk about a wide range of issues around the profession. In their first book, they take you to the front line of nursing to show the compassion, selflessness and dedication of professionals who not only give it all for their patients, but get up and do it over and over again.
Pre-Order Available Soon!
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In this powerful episode, the Gritty Nurses chat with Minaa B, a licensed mental health professional and therapist specializing in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is also the author of the book "Owning our own struggles- A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World" and sits on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Wondermind, a mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez.
They chat about why there is still so much stigma around mental health, how we can break the cycle of nurses eating their young, and how we practice self-care when many nurses, healthcare providers and the general public are simply trying to keep their heads above water.
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Be warned--this episode is not for your kids, ok? We are MAD---annoyed in fact that we have to have this conversation---but here we are. In this episode, the Gritty Nurses discuss the current state of prviate vs. public healthcare in Canada. Is healthcare still universal, or are we sliding down a slippery slope?
They discuss what privatized healthcare looks like, whether we should be concerned, and what they think should be occurring.
References:
https://www.ipolitics.ca/queens-park/health-canada-concerned-about-ontario-company-that-charges-for-virtual-doctor-visits
https://www.reddit.com/r/ontario/comments/etvke2/has_anyone_every_used_maple_online_doctor/?rdt=48992
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/maple-health-online-doctor-visits-1.4194285
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/maple-health-ceo-private-health-care-1.6777485#:~:text=Brett%20Belchetz%20is%20the%20CEO,services%20billable%20to%20private%20insurers.
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In this episode, the Gritty Nurses sit down with another fellow nurse, podcaster and entrepreneur, Amanda Guarniere! Amanda is an Ivy-league educated Nurse Practitioner, Keynote Speaker and Career Mentor who helps nursing professionals find and land their dream job. She founded The Résumé Rx in 2018 and since then has grown the community to over 40,000 nursing students and professionals worldwide.
They chat about how she pivoted from bedside nursing to becoming a business owner, whether she sees herself as a nurse influencer or an advocate, her friendship with Katie Duke, and what the biggest issues are for nurses today. Oh, and they touch on their mutual love of true crime!
Links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/02/21/katie-duke-instagram-nursing-pandemic/
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehdWid2dE8GW2qG0DEh6uQ
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