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Shift’s About to Go Down...Nursing isn’t all scrubs and stethoscopes—it’s grit, guts, and stories that need telling. Shift Happens brings you the unfiltered side of healthcare, hosted by MNU’s Darlene Jackson and Brandi Johnson. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s the podcast where nurses take centre stage.
Manitoba Nurses Union hosts Shift Happens, a health show with 23 episodes published.
As MNU heads into AGM season, Brandi and Darlene wrap up Season 2 of Shift Happens with a focused conversation on what it actually means to be a union activist — and why that role belongs to every member. Activism isn’t
In this episode of Shift Happens, our co-hosts talk about what Darlene’s been hearing on her President’s Tour across Manitoba’s health regions. Darlene talks about the value of being physically present in nurses’ workpla
Every week, there’s a new headline saying healthcare is improving. But for nurses, the story feels very different. In this episode of Shift Happens, Brandi and Darlene are joined by Michelle Lark, MNU’s in-house research
In this episode of Shift Happens, Brandi and Darlene break down MNU’s Same Shift, Different Day campaign: why it was needed, how it came to life, and why it’s now resonating beyond Manitoba. They unpack the real issues b
The holidays don’t hit pause in healthcare, and nurses know that better than anyone. In this special holiday episode of Shift Happens, Brandi and Darlene talk about what it’s like to work through the season. The strain.
Every nurse can name a manager who shaped their career — for better or for worse. In part two of our conversation with Dr. Kim McMillan from the University of Ottawa, Brandi and Darlene dive into the realities of the nur
Nursing culture is one of the most misunderstood parts of the profession—especially by the people making decisions about healthcare. In the first episode of this two-part conversation, Brandi and Darlene sit down with Dr
On June 19, 2025, everything changed for Tara and her family. Her seven-year-old son, Brayden, was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia—a rare and life-threatening condition. Their world turned upside down overnight, an
Nurses know what it feels like to be ignored. To report violence or raise safety concerns and hear nothing back. To be told change is coming, and then wait months or years while conditions only get worse. It’s happening
Sometimes the line between thriving and burning out as a new nurse comes down to two words: nurse mentorship. In this episode, Brandi and Darlene are joined by public health nurses Katryna and Hayley, a mentor–mentee duo
Shift Happens is back for another season, and hosts Brandi and Darlene are ready to dive in! In this episode, they reflect on why the podcast matters, touch on the challenges and wins that shaped the summer, and share wh
Season 1 of Shift Happens brought important conversations and bold truths. In our season finale, Brandi and Darlene sit down to reflect on the stories that stuck with them, the guests who shook things up, and the real ta
Home care nurse Mandee shares the day a routine visit took a dangerous turn, when she and a colleague were unknowingly exposed to meth. In this episode, Brandi, Darlene, and Mandee unpack the very real risks nurses face
Nurses and police officers work side by side every day, facing the same tough challenges in high-pressure environments. In this episode, Darlene and Brandi sit down with Tom Stamatakis, President of the Canadian Police A
The math doesn’t add up. Nurses are caring for critically ill patients with no staffing standards in place, while industries like childcare, aviation, and even pet care have strict safety limits. It’s not just unfair. It
Nurses and paramedics in Manitoba are facing the same crushing pressures—heavy workloads, violence, burnout, and little support. In this episode, Brandi and Darlene talk to Ryan Woiden, president of MGEU Local 911, about
In this episode, Darlene and Brandi reflect on the whirlwind week of MNU’s 50th Anniversary AGM. From the high-energy rally at the legislature to an honest look at the ongoing tension with government, they dive into what
Nurses know firsthand that their real-life experiences are powerful tools for advocacy and stories that need to be heard. In this episode, Darlene and Brandi are joined by Doug Darling, CEO & Executive Creative Director
What happens when the system fails the very people who keep it running? In this powerful episode, Brandi and Darlene sit down with Kelly, a frontline nurse, who shares her story of workplace trauma and PTSD. Kelly reveal
Misinformation is rampant. Division is growing. And across Canada, public sector workers—from nurses to teachers to police officers—are burning out. In this episode of Shift Happens, Brandi and Darlene tackle what’s fuel
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Shift Happens is hosted by Manitoba Nurses Union. The show is categorised under health (fitness) and has published 23 episodes.
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