Let’s talk FNP

Join us for a special episode of the FNP Education Podcast as we follow the journeys of four family nurses who recently completed the SQA Professional Diploma in Family Nursing. In this candid conversation, our guests share the real highs and lows of balancing study with family life and clinical practice—celebrating achievements, navigating challenges, and reflecting on what truly made a difference. 

From the initial nerves of returning to academic study to the pride of graduation, you’ll hear how detailed feedback, peer support, and a flexible, hybrid learning approach helped these nurses flourish. Discover how preparing for assessments not only boosted their confidence but also enriched their clinical practice and learn what advice they’d give to anyone considering this rewarding path. 

Whether you’re thinking about the diploma yourself, are currently in the throes of studying or supporting colleagues on their journey, this episode offers honest insights, practical tips, and plenty of inspiration for every stage of family nurse practice. 

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This episode offers an insight into one of the education team’s journey to becoming an educator. Listen to Roni share her passion for education and how that passion was ignited through her FNP education and took her on a journey into her current role within the education team.

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This episode explores one of the five client principles: The client finds their own solutions and how this is approached in FNP and the difference this makes to clients and their babies.

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This episode explores one of the five client principles: Focus on strengths and how this is approached in FNP and the difference this makes to clients and their babies.

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This episode explores one of the five client principles: Only a small change is necessary and how this is approached in FNP and the difference this makes to clients and their babies.

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This episode explores one of the five client principles: The client is the expert in their own life and how this is approached in FNP and the difference this makes to clients and their babies.

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This episode explores one of the five client principles: Follow the client’s hearts desire and how this is approached in FNP and the difference this makes to clients and their babies.

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This episode explores supervision in FNP, the use of the seven eyed model originally developed by Hawkins & Shohet in the 1980s and how this is integral to safe, effective and person centred care. This discussion between two FNP education colleagues will also be of relevance to anyone interested in how supervision is integrated into practice in FNP in Scotland.

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