Ep. 60 In this episode of Nurses with Voices, Dr. Lendra discusses the significance of Nurses Month, the importance of advocacy in nursing, and the impact of recent drug pricing reforms on patients. She emphasizes the need for nurses to empower themselves through education and participation in events like the Health and Wealth Expo: Live Summit, which aims to address financial literacy and generational wealth in the nursing profession. With the Health & Wealth Expo: Live Summit just days away, this episode unpacks why this summit is more than an event — it’s a movement.

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Takeaways

Nurses Month is a time to celebrate and advocate for the nursing profession.
Advocacy is crucial for addressing systemic issues in healthcare.
Recent drug pricing reforms have significant impacts on patients' financial burdens.
Financial literacy is essential for nurses to achieve long-term stability.
The Health and Wealth Expo aims to empower nurses through education.
Nurses often feel underrepresented in leadership and financial discussions.
Building generational wealth starts with financial education and empowerment.
Community support is vital for nurses to make a difference.
Mental clarity and peace are important for making impactful decisions.
Participation in events like the Health and Wealth Expo can lead to personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Nurses Month
02:53 The Importance of Advocacy in Nursing
06:18 Impact of Drug Pricing Reforms
09:10 Empowering Nurses Through Education
11:51 Health and Wealth Expo Overview
14:57 Building Generational Wealth
17:57 Finding Peace and Purpose in Nursing

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Ep. 59. In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra discusses the upcoming Health and Wealth Expo, air travel issues, the resumption of student loan payments, and the importance of healthcare professionals monetizing their expertise. The conversation also touches on mental health funding cuts, the need for political engagement among nurses, and strategies to overcome imposter syndrome. Dr. Lendra emphasizes the importance of community and collective action in addressing current challenges in healthcare and society.

Dr. Lendra connects the dots between current events and the professional lives of healthcare providers.

She dives into the upcoming Health & Wealth Expo Live, a can't-miss event for healthcare professionals looking to take control of their careers and finances.

Choose your power day:

May 15 – Nurse Business Development
May 16 – Wealth Building

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You’ll also hear about:

• Mental health grant funding cuts and why it matters

• The growing need for nurses in political spaces

• How to monetize your expertise and fight back against burnout

• Tools to overcome imposter syndrome and build real confidence

It's more than healthcare—it's advocacy. It's strategy. It's community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Health and Wealth Expo
01:50 Newark Airport Delays and Air Traffic Control Issues
02:51 Student Loan Resumption Under the Trump Administration
04:05 Impact of Economic Policies on Healthcare Professionals
06:29 Mental Health Grants and Their Discontinuation
08:35 US-China Relations and Economic Implications
10:00 Mental Health Needs of Federal Workers
12:18 The Weaponization of DEI Policies
14:11 The Need for Nurses in Politics
15:20 Actionable Advice for Healthcare Professionals
19:16 Empowering Nurses as Advocates
20:56 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
26:15 Conclusion and Call to Action for the Expo

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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:

• The dangerous legislative threats facing healthcare today

• Why nurses must run for office and vote in local and national elections

• The erosion of DEI, healthcare funding, and human services

• How silos in nursing are harming our power—and how to unite across specialties

• The upcoming Nurse Shift Change Rally and how YOU can get involved

• Real talk on burnout, advocacy, and why silence equals complicity

🗨️ "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

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.

Register for the Nurse Shift Change Rally – May 24th:
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• Dr. Michelle Nelson: Region XI Director, AANP | Advocate | Educator

• Dr. Lindsay Harris: FNP | Policy Expert | Educator | Advocate

• Dr. Roberto Roman: Nurse Scientist | Innovation Officer | Policy Leader

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