Ep. 62. In this powerful episode, Dr. Lendra unpacks a transformative conversation about nurse-led advocacy, burnout, healthcare policy, and the growing grassroots movement calling for justice and equity in healthcare. From the emotional impact of systemic failures to reclaiming power through entrepreneurship and legislative involvement, this is a must-listen for every nurse ready to go from burnout to breakthrough.
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Dr. Lendra opens with reflections on the Nurse Shift Change Rally held over Memorial Day Weekend. What happens when nurses from Chicago to Seattle unite for justice, ethics, and DEI? A movement begins.
05:47 – The Payment Problem in Healthcare
A personal and powerful look into how hospital billing systems and insurance gaps affect real people—and how the system continues to fail both patients and providers.
07:57 – Burnout at the Bedside and Beyond
Dr. Lendra dives into the leadership crisis in healthcare and how burnout is more than emotional fatigue—it's structural.
10:22 – Give Grace Another Chance
What happens when a nurse makes a mistake publicly? Exploring accountability versus cancel culture in the nursing profession.
14:45 – Burnout Breakthroughs: Empowering Ourselves
The solution to burnout isn’t just wellness tips—it’s systemic change, career ownership, and building autonomy. Dr. Lendra shares how.
17:54 – Healthcare Cuts: Who Really Pays the Price?
A deeper look at policy rollbacks, Medicare and Medicaid cuts, and how nurses are left to clean up the mess in communities.
20:49 – Nurse Entrepreneurship = Power & Purpose
Now is the time to monetize your knowledge. Learn how nurse-led businesses are flipping the narrative and offering new hope and healing models.
23:41 – Why DEI Still Matters
In the face of political backlash, Dr. Lendra addresses the urgent need to defend DEI work and protect both providers and patients from being erased from decision-making tables.
27:41 – Advocacy & Action Starts Now
Want to take action? Dr. Lendra invites you to book a strategy call, join the movement, and prepare for the upcoming 2026 Million Nurse March.
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