Scrubbed in and Speaking out

Scrubbed in and Speaking out

Registered Nurses’ Union of Newfoundland and Labrador

Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Moderate
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
41%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Scrubbed In and Speaking Out is the podcast of the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland & Labrador. Hosted by Dan Williams with President Yvette Coffey and guests, we explore the issues shaping nursing and health care in our province. From safe staffing and mental health to the role of Nurse Practitioners and workplace safety, each episode highlights the challenges nurses face, the advocacy driving change, and the impact on patients and communities.

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Recent Episodes

S12E1 Episode 12: Scrubbed in and Speaking Out – Occupational Health and Safety

Apr 30, 2026 25m

In this episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, we explore what Occupational Health and Safety really means in today’s health care system—and why it goes far beyond physical safety.For nurses,…

S1E11 Your Voice at the Table

Apr 15, 2026 23m

In this episode we get caught up with President YvetteCoffey on a few issues and including the advocacy work RNU is doing on behalf of membership and the next steps for Collective Bargaining.Plus, we…

S1E11 Your Voice at the Table

Apr 15, 2026 23m

In this episode we get caught up with President YvetteCoffey on a few issues and including the advocacy work RNU is doing on behalfof membership and the next steps for Collective Bargaining.Plus, we…

S1E10 What does “safe staffing saves” actually mean?

Apr 01, 2026 20m

In Episode 10 of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, RNU President Yvette Coffey breaks down how staffing levels impact everything in our health care system—from patient outcomes to nurse retention to…

S1E9 Safer Workplaces, Stronger Care: Addressing Violence in Health Care

Mar 04, 2026 42m

Violence in health care is not “part of the job.”In Episode 9 of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, RNU President Yvette Coffey speaks with Todd Barron, Provincial Violence Prevention Coordinator with NL…

S1E8 Understanding Professional Practice — Protecting Patients and Protecting Your Licence

Feb 11, 2026 41m

Professional practice is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — tools available to nurses.In Episode 8, RNUNL President Yvette Coffey RN and Research and Education Specialist Ashley…

S1E7 RNU Resolutions

Jan 28, 2026 28m

In this episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, RNUNL President Yvette Coffey joins host Dan Williams to unpack the resolutions guiding the union’s advocacy in the year ahead. From safer staffing…

S1E6 Collective Bargaining

Dec 10, 2025 29m

Featuring Yvette Coffey & Executive Director David HammondIn this episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with Executive Director David Hammond for an…

S1E5 Safe Staffing Starts Here: Inside the Core Staffing Review

Nov 26, 2025 22m

Episode 5 – Scrubbed In and Speaking OutIn this episode, we dive into one of the most pressing issues in health care: safe staffing. Host Dan Williams sits down with RNU President Yvette Coffey to…

S1E4 Nurse Practitioner Week!

Nov 12, 2025 14m

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week!Today on our podcast Yvette Coffey, President of RNU is joined by Jessica Peddle, Nurse Practitioner and President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Newfoundland…

S1E3 Retention and Respect: Keeping Nurses in the Profession

Oct 29, 2025 23m

In this episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, RNU President Yvette Coffey joins host Dan Williams to discuss the urgent need to focus on retention — not just recruitment.They talk about why nurses…

S1E2 Advocating for Change

Oct 17, 2025 29m

What does advocacy look like behind the headlines? In this episode, RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with host Dan Williams for a candid conversation about the challenges facing nurses and nurse…

S1 Conversation with Tony Wakeham (Progressive Conservative Party)

Oct 09, 2025 18m

In this election special, RNU President Yvette Coffey speaks with Tony Wakeham, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.Their conversation covers the PC Party’s…

S1 Conversation with Jim Dinn (New Democratic Party)

Oct 09, 2025 27m

RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with Jim Dinn, Leader of Newfoundland and Labrador’s New Democratic Party, for a thoughtful discussion about the future of public healthcare and the nursing…

S1 Conversation with Krista Lynn Howell (Liberal Party)

Oct 09, 2025 22m

With less than a week before voters head to the polls, RNU President Yvette Coffey sits down with Liberal candidate Krista Lynn Howell, who joins Scrubbed In and Speaking Out on behalf of Premier…

S1E1 Getting Scrubbed In

Sep 29, 2025 23m

In our first episode of Scrubbed In and Speaking Out, host Dan Williams sits down with RNU President Yvette Coffey for an introduction to the podcast and a look at Yvette’s journey as a nurse and…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Scrubbed in and Speaking out have?

Scrubbed in and Speaking out has published 16 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.

Is Scrubbed in and Speaking out still active?

Scrubbed in and Speaking out is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 23m.

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