Breaking Barriers in Regional Care: A Nurse Endoscopist’s Story

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.