Alistair Mason
Features Editor and Podcast Host at RCNi :: Nursing Standard
London, England
Summary
Alistair Mason is a seasoned journalist with a strong background in news and media, having spent over 15 years at PA Media (formerly Press Association) in various editorial roles, including leading viral content creation and sports journalism. His experience spans reporting, sub-editing, and shaping content strategies for national news agencies. nitter+1
Transitioning from sports and viral content, Alistair now specializes in healthcare journalism as Features Editor and podcast host for RCNi :: Nursing Standard. In this role, he commissions and edits content, and hosts podcasts covering critical topics relevant to the nursing community, such as sepsis, shift work, nursing uniforms, and handling dangerous medicines. nitter+5
Academically, Alistair holds an MPhil in Playwriting and Screenwriting from the University of Birmingham, a BA in Drama from The University of Hull, and an NCTJ diploma in Journalism from The Sheffield College. This diverse educational background underpins his editorial and content creation skills, combining a journalistic foundation with a creative approach to storytelling.
Work
Education
Writing
Coping with shifts: tips for nurses on rest and self-care
October 1, 2024Discusses the challenges and benefits of shift work for nurses, emphasizing the importance of rest and self-care.
Sepsis: how to spot atypical symptoms
September 1, 2024Explores atypical sepsis presentations and how sepsis can affect vulnerable patient groups, featuring insights from a sepsis nurse.
Nurses’ uniforms: what do scrubs say about the nursing identity?
September 1, 2024Examines the historical evolution of nursing uniforms and their connection to the changing nature of the nursing profession and identity.
Miniature Gecko Art Gallery Premieres on the Heels of Viral London Gerbil Museum
April 1, 2020An article published during his time at PA Media, highlighting a quirky news story about a pet gecko's art gallery.
The best or most useful advice I ever received as a nurse
A collection of reflections from nurses on influential advice that shaped their practice and careers.