5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWH
5 Things Nursing Podcast by RBWH
Podcast Description
This a podcast produced by, for and with the amazing nurses and health professionals of the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital community. Our purpose is to inspire, educate and connect our local and global healthcare community as we collectively move from surviving to thriving in our personal and professional lives.
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The podcast covers themes related to clinical practices, personal development, and healthcare challenges. Specific topics include debriefing in practice, occupational violence, and the significance of empathy in healthcare. Episodes such as 'Five Things About Occupational Violence' delve into workplace safety, while the episode 'Five Things About Dysphagia' educates about swallowing disorders, illustrating a balanced mix of practical knowledge and emotional support.

This a podcast produced by, for and with the amazing nurses and health professionals of the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital community. Our purpose is to inspire, educate and connect our local and global healthcare community as we collectively move from surviving to thriving in our personal and professional lives.
In this episode Liz and Jesse are joined by Melissa Branjerdporn. Melissa is a Social Worker by profession but, important to this episode, she is currently serving as Team Leader of Suicide Prevention and Therapies in Metro North Health. Melissa has studied a Master of Suicidology and weaves real work experience with the science to teach us more about how to support the prevention of suicide.
Melissa’s Five Things:
- What is suicide?
- What are the warning signs?
- Asking about suicide doesn’t seed it in someone’s mind!
- When people talk about suicide, take it seriously.
- Suicide is not necessarily about people wanting to die.

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