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The Gritty Nurse

The Gritty Nurse is back, and NO TOPIC is off-limits! Launching in September 2025 with host Amie Archibald Varley, this podcast is dedicated to amplifying the voices of nurses and others who work in healthcare to explore the most pressing issues they face. Join Amie as she continues to take a deep dive into powerful and often uncomfortable topics. Though shared experriences, storytelling and the discussions surrounding the intersection of power, we will navigate the challenges facing healthcare nationally and internationally--as of course--challenge the status quo. The show's core belief remains unwavering: that compassion is the through understanding diverse narratives and perspectives is KEY. Amie will continue to explore hot-button issues like mental health, social justice, women's health, and the daily challenges within the nursing profession. The Gritty Nurse is more than just a podcast—it's a community where nurses and healthcare workers can feel heard, empowered, and recognized as the community leaders they truly are. Change is HERE.

Dec 27, 2019

Amie and Sara talk about their experiences working over the holidays, what can be done to make it more fun, and the patient perspective. 


Dec 20, 2019

This episode examines medical error and harm in healthcare, disclosure and the internal reporting system. 


Dec 16, 2019

The gritty nurse podcast discusses issues relevant to nurses and healthcare professionals alike, with grit. 

Co-hosts Amie and Sara introduce themselves in this episode and talk about why they chose nursing.