In this episode we welcome Sumeya, a general practice nurse, to discuss her journey into nursing, the challenges and rewards of working in general practice, and the current state of the healthcare system. They explore the differences between secondary and primary care, the importance of support for newly qualified nurses, and the financial aspects of general practice. Sumeya shares her experiences, insights, and aspirations for the future, emphasising the privilege of patient care and the need for transparency in the healthcare system. This podcast episode is kindly sponsored by the RCN. *I do apologise as we had a couple of tech issues due to the storm!*

In this conversation, Alisha and Demie discuss Demie's journey as a pediatric nurse, her transition to bank nursing while living in Bali, and the importance of resilience and connection in the nursing field. They explore the challenges and rewards of nursing, the impact of personal experiences on patient care, and the balance between work and family life. Demie also shares her writing journey, including her book aimed at student nurses and her future projects focused on childhood cancer survivors.

In this conversation, Megan discusses her job role as a UGI and hepatobiliary nurse and the critical importance of early diagnosis in pancreatic cancer, highlighting alarming statistics and the impact on young patients. She emphasises the need for awareness and education to improve outcomes and the significance of events like World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Alisha and Megan catch up from their last podcast episode in 2023 and discuss the importance of appreciating wrinkles and growing old!