In this powerful and politically charged special edition of Nurses With Voices, host Dr. Lendra welcomes a panel of dynamic nurse leaders—Dr. Michelle Nelson, Dr. Lindsay Harris, and Dr. Roberto Roman—to amplify the Nurse Shift Change Movement. This movement is more than a moment—it's a civil rights-level call to action for nurses and healthcare professionals everywhere to reclaim their voice, advocate for justice, and transform healthcare from the inside out.
Together, they discuss:
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The dangerous legislative threats facing healthcare today
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Why nurses must run for office and vote in local and national elections
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The erosion of DEI, healthcare funding, and human services
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How silos in nursing are harming our power—and how to unite across specialties
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The upcoming Nurse Shift Change Rally and how YOU can get involved
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Real talk on burnout, advocacy, and why silence equals complicity
Top Quotes from the Episode:
🗨️ "Only us can save us." – Dr. Michelle Nelson
🗨️ "Nurses will save healthcare. But we have to wake up first." – Dr. Lendra
🗨️ "We're the largest and most trusted workforce in healthcare—why aren't we the loudest?" – Dr. Roberto Roman
🗨️ "Be the change—and know that no action is too small." – Dr. Lindsay Harris
Why This Episode Matters:
This episode is a must-listen for nurses, healthcare leaders, educators, students, and changemakers who are tired of being silenced. From legislative policy to community organizing, these voices are shaping the future of nursing—and calling others to do the same.
Call to Action:
Register for the Nurse Shift Change Rally – May 24th:
nurseshiftchange.com
Attend the Health & Wealth Expo Live Summit – May 15–16: in New Jersey
healthandwealthexpolive.com
Connect with Our Guests:
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Dr. Michelle Nelson: Region XI Director, AANP | Advocate | Educator
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Dr. Lindsay Harris: FNP | Policy Expert | Educator | Advocate
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Dr. Roberto Roman: Nurse Scientist | Innovation Officer | Policy Lea
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