We are back for a new session with a new presenter, Dawn Marr whilst Craig takes a break after tying the knot to the love of his life, Patrick. Dawn was a guest on the pod in Season One and will join Clare for the remainder if Season Three. T

Retaining the Passion: Imposter Syndrome and the Professional Nurse Advocate Programme.

Apr 12th, 2022 1h 5m

In this latest episode, we join Clare and Craig to talk about imposter syndrome in nursing and also about how the new NHS England Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) programme can work in some way to address this phenomenon, which is all too real

Retaining the Passion: Clinical Supervision.

Mar 13th, 2022 1h 18m

After a short hiatus, Clare and Craig are back with the rest of season three. This fortnight they are discussing the very topical, "Clinical Supervision". What is it? Why, as nurses, should we have it? And why does it matter more than ever?The

Retaining the Passion: LIVE Holiday Special.

Dec 12th, 2021 57m 13s

Clare and Craig are thrilled to be joined by some extra special guests, our "Retaining the Passion" family, our amazing listeners!!Join them all to hear them discussing their highlights from our three series, their dream guests, their highligh

Retaining the Passion: Everybody's Business.

Dec 5th, 2021 1h 29m

Clare and Craig discuss why exactly it's "Everybody's Business" to know more about perinatal and parent and infant mental health. Also, Clare shares her very personal story of her lived experiences of birth trauma and how they shaped her mental

Retaining the Passion: Mental Health Matters.

Nov 21st, 2021 1h 44m

Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their very personal reasons for choosing "Mental Health Matters". And why they felt it was important to address nurses' and healthcare practitioners' lived experiences of mental health issues and challenging

Retaining the Passion: COP26, sustainability and climate action in healthcare.

Oct 31st, 2021 1h 7m

On the 31st of October 2021, the opening day of COP26, Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode, "COP26, sustainability and climate action in healthcare".They are then delighted to be joined by A

Retaining the Passion: Series 3 Teaser.

Oct 17th, 2021 37m 30s

WE'RE BACK! Series three! Clare and Craig are back, discussing what they've been up to and what's coming up in this series. They also let you know how you can get involved in helping shape the upcoming episodes. Oh, and there might be a surpri

Retaining the Passion: Nursing and Politics.

Jul 18th, 2021 1h 22m

We cannot believe it is our Season Two finale! Both Clare and Craig are incredibly passionate about how politics and policy influence nursing and society more broadly. So, we are delighted, and it feels natural to end the season discussing "Nur

Retaining the Passion: Allyship

Jun 27th, 2021 57m 21s

First, Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode, "Allyship", particularly as we reach the end of Pride Month. Next, they talk about how humbled and thrilled they are that the podcast has been shor

Retaining The Passion: Leaders and Followers.

Jun 13th, 2021 1h 27m

First, Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode "Leaders and Followers". Next, they are joined by two fantastic nurse leaders at different stages in their leadership journeys: Paul Jebb and Charlo

Retaining The Passion: Asylum Seeker Health.

May 30th, 2021 1h 17m

First, Clare and Craig discuss their reasons for choosing this fortnight's episode "Asylum Seeker Health". Craig begins by explaining the current context regarding the United Kingdom (UK) Government Home Office's post-Brexit proposed new Immigr

Retaining the Passion: Dying Matters.

May 16th, 2021 1h 28m

First, Clare and Craig discuss three significant nursing events from this week: #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, #InternationalNursesWeek and the Royal College of Nursing, voting to rejoin the International College of Nurses at their Annual General

Retaining the Passion: Reflections on a Year of Registration.

May 2nd, 2021 1h 31m

Clare and Craig share what is quite possibly their most frank, honest and open episode ever. No guests, just them turning the mic on each other. As they reflect on their first year of registration, they discuss their major milestones this year

Retaining the Passion: Covid-19 : the Effect on Nursing.

Apr 18th, 2021 1h 21m

Clare and Craig, both who became newly registered nurses as the Covid-19 pandemic broke, and we entered lockdown in the United Kingdom, catch up and discuss their reasoning for choosing this episode "Covid-19 - the Effect on Nursing. They want

Retaining the Passion: When Mistakes Happen.

Apr 4th, 2021 1h 18m

Clare and Craig catch up and discuss their reasoning for choosing the episode title, "When Mistakes Happen". They discuss whether universities prepare new registrants for WHEN they make a mistake rather than IF, how the Nursing and Midwifery Co

Retaining the Passion: Violence Against Women - But Nothing Really Happened

Mar 21st, 2021 1h 29m

WARNING: This episode may be potentially emotional or triggering for some of our listeners. Please take care of yourself first and foremost and reach out for help should you need it. First, Clare and Craig catch up and Craig reveals some excit

Retaining the Passion: Nursing Families - Living with a Nurse.

Mar 7th, 2021 1h 8m

Welcome back! And hello to all our new podcast family and listeners! Clare and Craig are truly delighted to return for series two, and cannot wait to delve into many new topics with you as they journey through nursing. In this, our first episo

Retaining the Passion: Season One Finale - Happy Holidays and New Year's Reflections.

Dec 20th, 2020 59m 43s

Clare and Craig cannot quite believe they have reached the end of season one, where has the time gone? We truly hope you have enjoyed following our journey as much as we have. And have been inspired by and learnt so much from our many amazing g

Retaining The Passion: Supporting People With Autism and Learning Disabilities

Dec 6th, 2020 1h 33m

In this very special episode, Clare and Craig catch up and talk to three incredible guests. Firstly, all the way from Australia, they interview the inspirational Paula McGowan, who shares the story and legacy of her son Oliver. Paula is a patie

Retaining the Passion: General Practice Nursing

Nov 22nd, 2020 1h 9m

Craig and Clare catch up and discuss their first times: Clare winning the prestigious Student Nursing Times Student Nurse of the Year (Mental Health) Award 2020 and gaining a promotion at work. And Craig, shadowing Glasgow City Health and Socia

Retaining the Passion: What is the Royal College of Nursing doing for its newly registered nurses?

Nov 8th, 2020 1h 12m

As you know, our podcast is unaffiliated. However, this episode focuses specifically on what the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) as the professional body of nursing is doing for its newly registered nurses. Clare and Craig reveal some huge news

Retaining the Passion: Global Nursing

Oct 25th, 2020 1h 25m

Clare and Craig are both passionate advocates of global nursing and as student nurses were fortunate to experience international exchange placements to China and the United States, respectively.While our podcast is unaffiliated to any trade un

Retaining the Passion: Person-Centred Care

Oct 10th, 2020 1h 9m

Clare and Craig very much wanted to release this episode a day early to coincide with #WorldMentalHealthDay. They share their reasonings for choosing the theme, "Person-Centred Care" and their new experiences since we last heard from them. Tog

Retaining the Passion: Supporting Newly Registered Nurses

Sep 27th, 2020 1h 1m

A very personal episode for Clare and Craig. First, Clare talks about completing her preceptorship, and Craig discusses his guest lecture opportunity at his former college. Next, they interview Clare's preceptor Rachael Hughes, a community psyc