Magpie Podcast from Adam Roxby

Does your university encourage online debate? - Student Nursing Times Article from the Archive

February 16, 2024 11:41 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MB

When students start a course in nursing many believe that they should fear the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It’s thought that at the slightest hint of indiscretion, the NMC could send out their agents to bundle you into the back of a car and begin their McCarthy-style hearings - “are you now or have you ever been a member of a social networking site?”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

‘Will It Hurt?’ Student Nursing Times Article from the Archives

January 04, 2024 23:13 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MB

Most people would consider having a tube inserted into your nose and fed down to your stomach as something to generally avoid but when a member of staff needed a competency in this technique I volunteered. I had seen the procedure carried out on a number of patients. A nasogastric tube is a tube that is inserted through the nose to feed a patient who is unable to feed themselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

‘Do you ever get stage fright?’ | Student Nursing Times Article from the Archives

November 28, 2023 14:02 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

There is one aspect of training to be a nurse that never fails to instil me with fear - giving presentations.. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Will I ever know enough to qualify?' | Student Nursing Times Article from the Archives

October 05, 2023 09:06 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

This week Student Nursing Times will be publishing advice for students transitioning from education to employment however for a second year student who is exactly halfway through his training, the thought of qualifying only makes the ‘second-year blues’ even worse. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'What makes a good nursing lecturer?' | Student Nursing Times Article

February 10, 2023 14:29 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

A while ago I spoke of the importance of a good relationship between you and your mentor but the relationship between you and your lecturers is just as important. Having to sit in lectures for most of the week, it soon becomes clear what makes a good lecturer. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'How can we prepare ourselves for patient deaths?' | Student Nursing Times Article

February 03, 2023 14:13 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

Have you witnessed your first death? I have, as I spent a couple of years working as a healthcare assistant on a care of the elderly ward and unfortunately death was a natural part of the job. However for some students who have not been present at a death before, encountering the death of a patient can bring up some very personal and distressing emotions. It doesn’t matter whether that death was expected, or as a result of a sudden traumatic incident, the feelings involved can still be the...

'Is technology a help or a hindrance as a student nurse?' | Student Nursing Times Article

January 27, 2023 14:08 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MB

If notes get lost then a patient’s personal details could be revealed and the care that they receive might be hampered if their practitioner has to go on a treasure hunt for their records. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Is student life what you expected?' | Student Nursing Times Article

January 20, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

When I left college I decided to get a job rather than go straight into university. I didn’t feel there was anything that sufficiently interested me enough to dedicate a large portion of my time and money in pursuing. And I didn’t buy the argument from my friends that if you weren’t going to university you would miss out on the most exciting time of your life. However, during those years at work I began to experience a niggling feeling of anxiety that something exciting was happening just ...

I volunteered for a cannula, and it really hurt

December 31, 2022 12:54 - 7 minutes - 17.7 MB

Undoubtedly one of the most common things you will see in a hospital is a cannula. Patients routinely have them because they are the quickest and easiest way to receive fluid and medication should something go wrong. AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

As students should we be wary of Facebook and Twitter? | Archived Student Nursing Times Article

June 28, 2022 11:29 - 13 minutes - 6.38 MB

“We have an obligation to conduct ourselves in a professional manner“ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Respecting a patient’s wishes - article from when I was a student nurse

June 01, 2022 11:22 - 13 minutes - 6.37 MB

“During my community placement that I had seen patience with avoid variety of different conditions and social situations, but one in particular presented quite a dilemma for me.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Introducing The Weave, the business that helps businesses

April 28, 2022 13:42 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MB

For the past couple of years I’ve been working for The Weave and it’s time to tell you a little bit about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Arranging the best negotiated placement for you | Nursing Article

March 31, 2022 12:53 - 8 minutes - 4.23 MB

Students of nursing are in the lucky position to be able to arrange a negotiated placement. This period in the students training (in the third year) allows an almost unlimited possibility for students to experience something truly unique. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Do you work well with your fellow students? | Student Nursing Times Archive Article

January 17, 2022 14:49 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Whether it be interacting with patients, taking a handover from your colleagues or attending meetings you will always be put in a situation where you have to interact with a diverse spectrum of people. AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

How can students make themselves more employable? | Student Nursing Times Archive Article

January 10, 2022 14:48 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

It is clear to everybody that being a student is a transient state. AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Do you dread drug calculations? | Student Nursing Times Archive Article

January 02, 2022 13:56 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Happy new year! Another article from the archives. I can handle writing long and considered essays. I relish being assessed in the heat of a practice environment. I am resigned to the fact that I will have to endure a three hour written examination on anatomy and physiology. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Not more gadgets!

September 08, 2021 13:32 - 12 minutes - 14 MB

If there is one thing people can say about me, it's that I don't need more gadgets. AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

I recorded an audiobook ... sort of

September 08, 2021 12:54 - 3 minutes - 4.1 MB

Hi gang So today I wanted to share with you that I have recorded some chapters of a book for a project called LibriVox; they take books in the public domine breathe life into them by getting volunteers from around the world to lend their time and voices. Check it out if you find that sort of stuff interesting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Why are we so scared of mental health?' | Student Nursing Times Article

June 24, 2021 15:48 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MB

As a student nurse, issues surrounding mental health are never far away. Originally published 9th January, 2012 Even when studying adult nursing you are encouraged to have an awareness of concepts related to mental health and mental illness. But still, even though everyone studies it, there seems to be an element of uncertainty around caring for patients with mental health problems. In my own experience I can think of of a good example. Let’s call her Danni. Danni was admitted to hospita...

Do we really care for older people? | Nursing Times Article

May 07, 2021 16:12 - 9 minutes - 9.7 MB

While at my community placement I visited an older patient to assess what help and support she would need in order for her to remain at her own home. Recently there have been a slew of reports and accounts about the treatment of the elderly in hospital, but I wanted to convey one patient’s experience. AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

State of fitness | ‘Hardware and systems’

April 14, 2021 09:40 - 36 minutes - 40.5 MB

Perhaps not the most exciting title but I know people like to get to geeky and hear about the various apps, systems and devices I’m using to achieve my transformational goals. AdamRoxby.uk/fitness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

''As students, most of us get to enjoy our festive period relatively stress-free'' | Student Nursing Times Article

April 13, 2021 09:28 - 7 minutes - 6.17 MB

It’s that time of year again when we buy presents, look forward to the special food and enjoy spending time with our families; but what about the people we leave behind when our year is done? AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

The last fitness journey

March 26, 2021 19:06 - 14 minutes - 15.9 MB

I walking through the metaphorical graveyard of all of my failed attempts to be a better person, I’ve decided to be fully open and exposed in order to make this the last fitness journey. AdamRoxby.uk/fitness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

How can we stop feeling afraid?

March 26, 2021 14:35 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MB

I want to talk today about a phenomenon I have noticed in practice and it's something I am personally trying to overcome. I am in the first half of my second year and as such there is an expectation that I should know a fair bit about nursing and medical issues. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

The benefits of cold exposure

March 19, 2021 11:30 - 20 minutes - 9.79 MB

While preparing for some pretty drastic changes to my health and fitness regime next week I go through one of the tools that may help achieve my fitness goals: cold exposure. AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Should we all be a little more selfish?' | Student Nursing Times Article

March 08, 2021 18:39 - 8 minutes - 9.32 MB

I have noticed something in today’s NHS and it’s something I can only describe as ‘healthcare martyrdom’. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Do risk scores undermine a nurse's intuition?' | Student Nursing Times Article

March 06, 2021 11:31 - 7 minutes - 7.83 MB

Recently, I’ve been thinking about risk scores, and whether they work or not. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Who should be feeding patients?' | Student Nursing Times Article

February 26, 2021 15:04 - 24 minutes - 27.6 MB

At some point during your student nursing life, you are going to come across a patient that is unable to feed himself or herself unaided. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Has working as a student nurse made you aware of prejudices that you never knew you had?' | Student Nursing Times Article

February 17, 2021 11:51 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MB

As hard as we try to be objective, none of us can stop the instant spark of opinion that enters our head when we meet a new person or encounter a new situation. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'I failed my placement and had to pick myself up again' | Student Nursing Times Article

February 12, 2021 12:35 - 9 minutes - 9.46 MB

So, when I thought about what I could offer in this time of excitement and uncertainty, I wanted to give an honest representation of something that can be quite distressing and humiliating: what happens when you fail - and, more importantly, how do you pick yourself back up again? www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'What to expect from your student nursing placements' | Student Nursing Times Article

February 08, 2021 15:42 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MB

Over the course of your education, you will be placed in a variety of different areas and specialisms. Each will have its own unique opportunities for learning and development … www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Is it a student nurse's duty to have the seasonal flu jab?' | Student Nursing Times Article

February 03, 2021 19:46 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

After having a discussion with my tutor group about public health and health promotion, my tutor decided to canvass some opinion about the seasonal flu jab. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Money? Make sure you're getting everything you're entitled to' | Student Nursing Times Article

January 25, 2021 15:01 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MB

"As an NHS student, I am given a bursary of around £570 a month. This is sufficient for me to live on, but that’s about it." www.AdamRoxby.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'What is our responsibility as student nurses in emergency situations?' | Student Nursing Times Article

January 19, 2021 10:02 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

An elderly gentleman was knocked from his scooter after a collision with the back of a car. I found myself reacting quickly; I put my hazard lights on and ran over to the middle lane of the roundabout. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'We're on placement to learn, not just to make up the numbers' | Student Nursing Times Article

January 19, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 31.5 MB

"For some student nurses, heading into practice for the first time can be a daunting experience with their head swimming with expectations and questions. You may be experiencing the workplace for the first time and might be unsure about what’s expected of you." www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Uniform Pride' | Student Nursing Times Article

January 12, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MB

"When you consider some of the most iconic and influential uniforms you would probably have a list that would include the London beefeaters, airline cabin crew and indeed, the crew of Star Trek - my personal, geeky preference." www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

'Me, myself and my mentor' | Student Nursing Times Article

January 04, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.22 MB

Whether we like it or not, students need to be mentored. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Welcome to Student Nursing Times

December 28, 2020 15:45 - 49 minutes - 50.3 MB

When I first got involved with Student Nursing Times a couple of months back I felt mixed emotions. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

There are so many selfless acts, why is donating blood different? | Student Nursing Times Article

December 23, 2020 10:36 - 8 minutes - 7.63 MB

Back in 2011 I was the first Student Nurse Editor for the Nursing Times and during that time I wrote a weekly article for a year, while looking back at the articles I wanted to share them with you as a way to preserve them. Where possible I will link to the original article hosted on the Nursing Times site. www.AdamRoxby.co.uk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

All the new things

December 16, 2020 10:46 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MB

I’ve spend a few days remaking my site to make it the home of all that I make and have made. This was prompted by a request from the British Library to archive some of my recordings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

Human Fuel - Experimenting with a liquid diet

July 11, 2020 18:12 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

I give liquid food I try in my mission to become nutritionally complete on a plant-based diet! ➡️ www.AdamRoxby.co.uk Get £10 off your first Huel order with this link ➡️ https://huel.mention-me.com/m/ol/hq0wq-6da7d600cd --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adamroxby/message

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