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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.
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"I was punched in the face several times by my patient": Addressing Online Hate and Violence in Healthcare

Nov 18, 2021

In this episode, Amie & Sara address the rising level of online hate and death threats in social media towards healthcare professionals. We also discuss the increasing violence in nursing and towards healthcare staff. When will this stop? We need protection. The government needs to step up and protect healthcare workers.

Disclaimer: In the following episode we will discuss a violent attack that occurred with a healthcare worker. She has allowed us to tell her story. Please note the details of her account can be triggering to some. We recommend listening at your discretion.

Links:

https://www.ona.org/news-posts/expert-panel-southlake/

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/florida-man-accused-attacking-pregnant-nurse-resulting-death-unborn-baby-n1283261

https://www.assp.org/news-and-articles/house-passes-bill-to-protect-healthcare-and-social-service-workers-from-violence 

https://www.ajmc.com/view/violence-against-healthcare-workers-a-rising-epidemic

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2779310 

https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/nurses-applaud-passage-legislation-protecting-health-care-social-service-workers

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/coral-springs/fl-ne-woman-coral-springs-murder-20200728-qdwwga3wejck7c4ugom3ttu3jy-story.html

https://nursesunions.ca/campaigns/violence/ 

https://ohsonline.com/articles/2019/11/25/congress-bill-works-to-protect-health-care-workers-from-violence.aspx 

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