Saving Our Nurses
Even before the Coronavirus crisis the NHS was facing its biggest challenge since wartime, with over a third of nurses looking for new roles. This series follows a unique scheme to guide new nurses so they don't leave the profession.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Documentary
Even before the Coronavirus crisis the NHS was facing its biggest challenge since wartime, with over a third of nurses looking for new roles. This series follows a unique scheme to guide new nurses so they don't leave the profession.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
45 mins
Newly qualified nurse Lauren has reached breaking point in one of the busiest A&E departments in the UK. Mentor Taz tackles her concerns. Staff nurse Jasmin seeks the support of senior mentor Beverley.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
44 mins
Newly qualified midwife Katie is struggling to perform a key medical procedure. Her mentor Taz comes up with a solution. Angel is a Philippine nurse in her first days on the job, mentor Beverley checks she is getting the support she needs.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
44 mins
Having been transferred out of an A&E ward where she felt out of her depth, Lacey feels ready to return, but she needs mentor Beverley's agreement. Fabie is a newly qualified nurse with ongoing confidence issues.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
44 mins
Mentor Beverley helps Philippine nurse Francis get used to life 7,000 miles from home. In the emergency department, student Katie needs support to get signed off on two of her key nursing competencies.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
44 mins
A change of departments leads newly qualified physiotherapist Esther to consider quitting the NHS, and paperwork is causing dyslexic occupational therapist Melissa to lose motivation too.