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A Nurse Out Where

Danielle Causeranurseoutwhere.com.au
My name is Danielle Causer and I have been a rural and remote nurse for most of my career. I created this podcast to give a voice to; explore and celebrate all that is unique in rural and remote nursing and perhaps spark interest in being a nurse out where... Sharing stories, knowledge and wisdom as well as tips and tricks for you to consider before working in rural and remote nursing.
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Episodes

Episode 34: What's your super power?

This week we meet Nursing Director Karrie Long. Karrie talks about how building a broad foundation in nursing through working in rural and regional areas had guided her professional development and built skills that she uses every day. 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 Ins...

Mar 03, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 33: Where it all pays off

This week we meet Registered Nurse Caitlin Duffie, who in just 3 years of nursing took the opportunity to work in remote Central Western Queensland and decided to stay a little bit longer. 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/anurseoutwhe...

Feb 24, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Episode 32: You'll be right; just say yes

This week we meet Craig Cameron who talks about his passion for living and working in rural areas led to nursing and how these opportunities come from having confidence in yourself to say yes. 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/anurseou...

Feb 17, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31: It works both ways

This week we battle through some difficult internet connects to yarn with Mark Goddard. Mark is a program coordinator for the Western Queensland Primary Healthcare Network. Marks reflects on although you may live and work in small country towns where everyone knows you - it works both ways. Here's a link to Paul Sayer's "Howling at the moon" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/705723.Howling_at_the_Moon If you are interested in more information or sharing your story and being a guest on future p...

Feb 10, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30: Finding your connection

This week we meet ADON and Nurse Practitioner Frank Grainer who talks about finding you connection with community to build resilience in rural and remote 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/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurse...

Feb 03, 202245 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29: keep your mind and body busy

This week we meet Student in Nursing Emily Causer who talks about why she chose not only nuring, but rural and remote nursing as her preferred career path having lived 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/anurse...

Jan 27, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28: Opportunity to develop and diversify your career

This week we meet 2 incredible nurses, twin sisters Rochelle and Jasmine Picton. They talk about their desire to diversify their careers from the beginning and not be pigeon-holed into one specialty. 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/a...

Jan 20, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27: Immerse yourself in culture

This week we meet Diabetic Educator and Nurse Practitioner Tracy Sekac from Weipa. Tracy talks about her initial hesitancy to go remote and then her love of culture after deciding to fully immerse herself and her young family in remote island living. Tracy also has a cheeky plug and recruitment to her facilities. 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 ...

Jan 13, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 25: chaos or calm at New Years

This week we meet Genevieve Free, currently a registered nurse at Rockhampton who started her career as a remote nurse as a graduate in Central Western Queensland. Genevieve talks of her curiosity leading her path to cardiac specialty. 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 Ins...

Dec 30, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Episode 24: The right care at the right time

This week we meet Professor Sabina Knight OAM who reminds us that while remote area nursing is an incredible opportunity, it's not a tourist destination - it's about providing the best care with the right resources in a timely manner making a real difference in people's lives. 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 - h...

Dec 23, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Episode 23: You work with what you've got

This week we meet Director of Nursing Emma Gordon from Wallumbilla Community Clinic. Emma talk of the resilience of the community and how you manage to work with what you have and learn from your supportive colleagues. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurs...

Dec 16, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Episode 22: Working with your strengths

This week we meet multi award winner including the "Living Legend" recipient Francis Acquah. Whilst not necessarily your typical rural and remote nurse in Australia, Francis has a strong interest in Trans-cultural Psychiatry including counselling and advocacy for refugees and immigrants, especially within the African community in Australia. If you would like to learn more about Francis' charity The Mental Health and Wellbeing Foundation go to Mental Health & Well-Being Foundation (mhwbf.org)...

Dec 09, 202132 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Episode 21: Dust yourself off

This week we meet Remote Area Nurse Geordie White. Geordie talks to us about learning from your mistakes. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurseoutwhere.com.au...

Dec 02, 202139 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Episode 20: From Paeds to Palliative

This week we meet Registered Nurse Kat Humphreys who came to nursing later in life, and has fallen in love with the professional and personal opportunities found in rural and remote nursing. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://a...

Nov 25, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Episode 19: More is missed by not looking than not knowing

This week we meet Chris Bertolo who gives some insight into family life relocating to rural and remote areas as well as the importance of clinical assessment skills. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurseoutwhere.com.au...

Nov 18, 202145 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Episode 18: Test your skills

This week we meet Longreach's Director of Nursing Julie Smith. Julie talks about the challenges and versatility in rural and remote nursing and the opportunity to test your skills. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurseoutwh...

Nov 11, 202133 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Episode 17: It's part of your heartbeat

This week we meet Nurse Unit Manager Clair Nunn and talk about her time in the UK that led her to escape to Australia for "some thing different". Her path led to rural and remote nursing which she claims changed her life forever. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagra...

Nov 04, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Episode 16: Expect the unexpected

This week we meet the incredible Vanessa De Landelles, Nurse Unit Manager at Gemfields. Vanessa shares words of wisdom that she has always worked by from a volunteer through to Director of Nursing. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: ht...

Oct 28, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Episode 15: You'd never read about it

This week we meet Amanda Maher - Clinical Nurse in Cape York. Amanda talks about truly immersing yourself in the culture to experience all that you can about the local community and culture. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://a...

Oct 21, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Episode 14: The difference between rural and remote

This week we meet Majella Rayment who after growing up in Central Western Queensland challenges our thinking on what is the difference between rural and remote. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurseoutwhere.com.au...

Oct 14, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Episode 13: There's always stuff to learn

This week we meet Clinical Nurse Educator Sue Wilkes who after many years working in rural and remote areas, now provides short, sharp education and support to rural and remote clinicians via video conference. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere...

Oct 07, 202126 min

Episode 12: Flick your professional switch

This week we meet Clinical Educator and Disaster Manager Claire Molloy from Central Western Queensland. Claire talks about the challenge in small communities of caring for people you may know during a trauma. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere ...

Sep 30, 202125 min

Episode 11: solution focused at top of scope

This episode we meet the Director of Nursing from Pormpuraaw, Mel Durden. Mel talks about the change in lifestyle from inner city Melbourne to isolated communities in Cape York if Far North Queensland and comes with a caution - "be careful what you wish for, you just might get it". 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.faceboo...

Sep 23, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10: Caring on country (2)

This episode we meet Jack Potter. Jack is a clinical nurse who grew up in remote in the remote communities of Cape York in Far North Queensland. Jack has experienced both remote and isolate nursing caring for those who cared for him as a small child. Jack talks fondly of getting involved in community and providing true 'hospital in the home' care on country. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't forget to follow...

Sep 16, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 9: A passport to everywhere

This episode we meet Director of Nursing Anne-Marie Scully. Anne-Marie talks about some of the challenges and opportunities she has been involved in building the framework for nursing and midwifery in remote areas at both a local, state and Commonwealth level. 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 I...

Sep 09, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Providing Primary Healthcare Any Way You Can

This week we meet a nurse and midwife Sally Crothers. Sally talks about her time in Central Australia and how ongoing education for her supported ongoing education for the remote communities. Apologies for the reverb in this episode. This is just some of the technical issues we work with every day in remote areas, and sometimes if it's worth saying - it's worth saying twice :) If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don...

Sep 02, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: More than a sh*t, shower and shave

This episode we meet Helen McMonagle who is the Director of Nursing from Isisford Primary Health Care Centre in Central Western Queensland. Helen talks to us about her desire to do more and her passion as a clinician. Helen is also a midwife and recalls some extraordinary cases of collaboration within the team and the community to care for midwifery patients post-partum. If you are interested in more information or being a guest on future podcasts, contact me anurseoutwhere@outlook.com Don't for...

Aug 26, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 6: A Strong Stomach Helps

This week we meet Associate Professor Pauline Calleja from Cairns in Far North Queensland. Pauline talks about the various opportunities in rural and remote and her passion for research. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anurseoutwhere Website: https://anurs...

Aug 19, 202136 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: combining traditional healing and western medicine

This episode we meet Laura Berry. Laura started her career as a mental health clinician and made the switch to sexual and reproductive health providing outreach services to the communities of Cape York in Far Northern Queensland. 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 Instagram - https://www.instagra...

Aug 12, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Leadership perspective

This week we meet Adjunct Professor Shelley Nowlan. Professor Nowlan is the Deputy National Rural Health Commissioner and is currently located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Shelley talks to us about leadership and the challenges of remote putting it all into perspective. 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...

Aug 05, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 4
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