Gloves Off, Minds On - A perioperative podcast
Welcome to Gloves Off, Minds On—a perioperative podcast brought to you by VPNG and NSW OTA.
We’re here to take the gloves off and dive into the real conversations shaping perioperative nursing today.
Each episode, we bring you inspiring guests, practical insights, and thought-provoking topics from across the scrub bay and beyond. Whether you're in theatre, recovery, anaesthetics, or leadership—this is your space to learn, laugh, and stay connected.
So scrub in, switch on, and let’s get into it.
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Episodes
Thursday May 14, 2026
Thursday May 14, 2026
In this episode of Gloves Off, Minds On, hosts Nadine and Elyse talk with Christine Ayton, the first fully accredited nurse endoscopist in New South Wales. Christine shares her journey from regional nursing beginnings through ICU, emergency, and perioperative roles to pioneering nurse-led endoscopy, the challenges she faced, and how she supports access to care in regional communities.
Listeners will hear practical insights about training, overcoming resistance, interprofessional collaboration, and the impact of nurse-led services on patient care and waiting lists.
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse interviews Penny Smally, and discusses all things surgical plume.
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Do you have any topics or ideas that you would like discussed on the podcast? Ordo you have any questions you would like answered? Feel free to email us atpodcast@vpng.org.au to get in touch.
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Karolin King about all things safety and risk.
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Do you have any topics or ideas that you would like discussed on the podcast? Or do you have any questions you would like answered? Feel free to email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to get in touch.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk to Dr Emily Balmaks about sustainability in the operating theatre.
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Do you have any topics or ideas that you would like discussed on the podcast? Or do you have any questions you would like answered? Feel free to email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to get in touch.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Jonathan Hardwick about his experiences serving with Mercy Ships. Find more information here: Mercy Ships Australia - A Vessel of Hope and Health Care
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Do you have any topics or ideas that you would like discussed on the podcast? Or do you have any questions you would like answered? Feel free to email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to get in touch.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse and Kate are joined by Adj A/Professor Elissa O’Keefe to discuss laser safety.
If you would like to access the Laser Safety Standards they can be found here:
https://www.standards.org.au/news/new-standard-on-lasers-emphasises-staff-training
To contact Elissa email: hello@bravura.edu.au
We’re curious to hear about your surgical consent stories! Email us at
podcast@vpng.org.au to share yours!
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do you have any questions you would like answered? Feel free to email us at
podcast@vpng.org.au to get in touch.
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Catherine about all things ERAS,
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Dr Carly Fox about her journey to becoming a female Plastic Surgeon
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Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Diane Williams Harapin OAM about what type of leader she is and what drives her desire to give back.
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Welcome to The VPNG Podcast!
Join your hosts, Elyse & Kate, as they discuss all things perioperative.
On this episode of The VPNG Podcast, Elyse & Kate talk with Trish Pearson about the surgical reform initiative and regional healthcare.
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Do you have any topics or ideas that you would like discussed on the podcast? Or do you have any questions you would like answered? Feel free to email us at podcast@vpng.org.au to get in touch.