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Voices For Nurses: A Podcast for Michigan Nurses by ANA-Michigan NursesAuthor: ANA-Michigan
The Voices for Nurses Podcast allows Michigan nurses to connect with our guest speaker(s) and openly explore issues impacting Michigans health care system. We will discuss issues that influence policy decisions, health equity, mentorship, health outcomes, nursing leadership, nursing education, entrepreneurship, academic practices, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion in nursing (with more topics to come). ANA-Michigan is excited to bring featured guests on our podcast who are experts in the field of nursing to provide their knowledge on various topics to our listeners. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The One About Leading Through Advocacy
Episode 13
Tuesday, 9 December, 2025
In today’s episode, our host, Wanda Chukwu, DNP, MSN, MA, CNEcl, RN, sits down with ANA Michigan Advocacy Committee Chair, Mindi Johnson, DNP, RN, AGCNS-BC, CPEN, PEDS-BC, NE-BC and Government Affairs Consultant, Evelyn (Evie) Zois Sweeney.In this episode, we’ll dive into why every nurse’s voice matters. We explore how nurses influence healthcare policy and drive meaningful change in practice. Our discussion breaks down the role of nursing lobbyists and ANA committee members, current legislative issues affecting nursing and patient outcomes, and practical advocacy strategies nurses can use to impact decision-making. We also examinehow policy shapes workforce wellbeing, staffing ratios, and patient safety. Join us as our guests, Mindi and Evie, share their experiences, insights, and the power of nurse-led advocacy.
