This week we meet Mel. Mel talks of her experience across many roles and countries and then how this was challenging when returning to front line clinical nursing positions. She has now found her happy place and if you listen closely, you canhear the birds in the background that soothe her soul. She talks through how she and a small team supported herfacility and community through the Black Friday bush fires and how this impacted on not only her career but her life also. If you are interested in...
Jun 29, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 94
This week we meet passionate Nurse Practitioner Dale Reading. She shares her story as a nurse practitioner in rural and remote. This specialist practice is her superpower. She talks of the commitment to being a nurse practitioner and how this independent clinical practice excels in rural and remote areas. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebo...
Jun 07, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 93
This week we meet Chrissy Conyers who works as a maternaland child health midwife and navigator. She shares her story of working a FIFO model and how this broad scope allows her to stretch her professional development and opportunities. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates onsocial media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram- https:...
May 18, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 92
This week we meet newly registered nurse Sam Napoli. Sam shares her perspective as a nurse who is keen and eager to get back into rural and remote nursing after finishing her grad year. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram- htt...
Apr 18, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 91
This week we meet Registered Nurse Helen Melville. Helentells of how nursing has taken her many places from Alice Springs to Ipswich, Fremantle and Launceston as well as overseas to Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and the junglesof Congo Brazzaville. If you are keen to hear more stories from Helen - let me know! If you are interested in more information or being a gueston future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates onsocial media: Facebook ...
Mar 30, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 90
This week we meet CEO and Nurse Practitioner Sandi Grieve. She shares all things rural nursing from management, accreditation, clinical and community care. Her story starts with a passion for living in a rural community and finding a career there. We talk through the challenges of clinicalgovernance and understanding of how this impacts the clinical care provided every day. She also gives a top tip to remember the consumer knowstheir body best even when it comes to Boerewors and bowels. If you a...
Feb 22, 2025•48 min
This week we meet mental health nurse Dale Caust. Dale talks about his time growing up in a family for nurses in rural and remote areas and his experience as a mental health nurse now in a metro facility. This episode does explore mental health. If this is triggering for you, please reach out to your support networks. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow f...
Feb 02, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 88
This week we meet newly Registered Nurse Emily Takle. She first appears as a first year student entering her nursing degree, and now completed her studies. She talks about her experience as a student in rural setting and the opportunities afforded to her with respect from senior nursing leaders. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and up...
Dec 10, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 87
This week we meet Disaster Coordinator Amanda Gill. Amanda shares tales rom working on islands in both the Far Northern Territory and South to Tasmania. She encourages all nurses to "stay green and growing" without losing the love for nursing altogether. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagr...
Nov 13, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 86
This week we meet Registered Nurse Nikki Smythe. Nikki talks about moving to nursing for the stability of the career and opportunities available in rural and remote nursing. She also talks about the benefits of a supportive team. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/...
Oct 19, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 85
This week we meet Director of Nursing Wendy Mackay. Wendy has a wealth of experience in primary care and shares stories of her time in the Torres Strait Islands. Wendy was also pivotal in the establishment of the nursing school in the Torres Strait long before the 'grow your own' strategy was even a thing!! She also talks of her influence in the TV series RAN. You'll find a link to the series HERE: RAN: Remote Area Nurse (TV Mini Series 2006) - IMDb If you are interested in more information or b...
Jul 16, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 84
This week we meet travel nurse Jess Tully. Jess talks of her experience from theatre and ward nursing to now having worked across all states and territories of Australia. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - https://www.inst...
Apr 10, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 83
This week we meet travel nurse and midwife Carly Jowitt. Carly has been a nurse and midwife for 8 years and a travel nurse for over 2.5 years. She talks about how she got into travel nursing as well as some of the challenges to be mindful of. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www....
Mar 20, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 82
This week we meet Registered Nurse and PHD Candidate Danielle Jocumsen. Danielle shares her stories of working in rural areas and how this shaped her to the nurse she is today. Danielle is also completing her PHD studies and is in the second phase. Her topic is around the needs to prepare you to go remote. She needs you! If you are new to rural and remote (not necessarily new to nursing) within the last 2 years, please reach out to Danielle.Jocumsen@cqumail.com or find her on Linked In: danielle...
Feb 29, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 81
This week we meet graduate RN Amy Timmings. Amy is currently completing her grad year in mental health and talks of her time living in rural and remote areas as a child and her desire to give back as an adult and a nurse. If this episode is triggering for you, please reach out to the various mental health support options available including Beyond Blue | 24/7 Support for Anxiety, Depression and Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Text Service | Lifeline Australia Bush Support Line | 1800 805 391 ...
Feb 11, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 80
This week we meet new graduate Registered Nurse Sarah Herringe as she talks about her experience in her first year as a nurse and exploring rural nursing. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwh...
Jan 21, 2024•10 min
This week we meet Rural Nurse and Educator John Wright. John talks to us about his 20 year experience in rural and remote nursing and how he moved from a farmer, shearer, truck driver, rock picker into nursing and found his passion in rural and remote nursing and education. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Fac...
Dec 10, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 76
This week we meet Nurse Unit Manager Lisa Gray. She has worked in remote NT and Cape York in various positions with government, health and AMS’s. She shares stories from her time both in Australia as well as in South Sudan and Ethiopia with Medecins Sans Frontieres. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - ...
Jul 06, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 77
This week we meet retired nurse John Brown. John shares his stories from leaving the army medical corps as an enrolled nurse to becoming a Registered Nurse with a Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion focusing primarily on primary health, men’s health, diabetes and Indigenous health. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media...
Jun 22, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 76
This week we meet agency Child Health Nurse Tegan Collie. Tegan share her experience living her best life living and working her way around Australia. Tegan's experience highlights the need for a nationally accredited transient skills recognition program as an opportunity to take you anywhere. She also shares some hot tips for anyone who may be new or considering joining an agency workforce. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, con...
Jun 08, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 75
This week we meet Clinical Nurse Tarah Frantis. Tarah went rural and remote for a short contract to support the transision of COVID19 back into business as usual. She talks about how this opportunity has ignited her love for rural and remote nursing and can't wait to go back. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook ...
May 25, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 74
This week we meet Jodie Thomson. Jodie is the Director of Nursing at Blackall Hospital and shares her love of the land and living in the moment. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurseoutw...
May 11, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 73
This week we meet flight nurse and midwife with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Charlotte Sumskas. Charlotte also works as a midwife at the Alice Springs Hospital. She talks about her love for midwifery care and the beautiful experiences working with the RDFS. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.fac...
Apr 27, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 72
This week we meet Clinical Nurse Consultant for sexual health, Jemma McCosker. Jemma talks about her move from metro to rural and remote. She is now working as the men's, women's and sexual health outreach nurse and says it is the perfect balance for lifestyle and career for her. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Faceboo...
Apr 13, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 71
This week we meet Executive Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services for Townsville Hospital and Health Services; Judy Morton. Just talks about her developing understanding of rural and remote having come from Scotland to Australia. She also talks passionately about the opportunity for all rural and remote nursing & midwifery services to focus on equity for all and the need to accept the challenges of distance and enhance new technology to reduce health inequalities. If you are interested ...
Mar 30, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 70
This week we meet a rural Nurse Practitioner for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Sharon Young. Sharon talks about the opportunities to specialise in rural and remote areas. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: http...
Mar 16, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This week we meet Peadiatric Registered Nurse Jordan Allen. Jordan tells tales of crocs in swimming pools and the opportunity to specialise in paediatrics while still working and living in a remote Western Queensland hospital. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anurseoutwhere Instagram - ...
Mar 02, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 68
This week we meet Mel Daniels who is the Assistant Director of Clinical Services - Perioperative & Surgical from Buderim Private Hospital on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. She talks about her time working in rural areas. Mel is also the President of the Association of Queensland's Nursing and Midwifery Leaders. If you would like to learn more about the AQNML check out AQNML | Assoc. of Queensland Nursing & Midwifery Leaders | aqnml.org.au If you are interested in more information or s...
Feb 16, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 67
This week we meet Nursing Director Amy Holmes. Amy works for the Department of Health within the reform office. Her winding path to nursing never really drew her to consider rural and remote nursing. Now, she loves it and is a strong advocate for equitable healthcare in the rural and remote setting. If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow for more episodes and updates on soc...
Feb 02, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 66
This week we meet the CEO of the outreach dedicated healthcare provider Sunny Street - GP and nursing mobile outreach unit , Sonia Martin. Sonia talks about her dedication to improving the health of those less fortunate and currently experiencing homelessness. If you would like to chat further with Sonia you can find her on Linked In Sonia Martin RN 🏳️🌈 MACN MAICD | LinkedIn , on Instagram Sunny Street (@sunny_street_) • Instagram photos and videos or on Facebook Sunny Street | Sunshine Coast...
Jan 19, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 65
