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Brought to you by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, NANNcast will provide listeners with advice, tips, and expertise to better inform neonatal nurses, industry partners, and families of NICU patients.
Advocacy in Action: Empowering NICU Nurses to Influence Change
NANNcast
43 minutes 48 seconds
4 months ago
Advocacy in Action: Empowering NICU Nurses to Influence Change
In this episode, NANN's Health Policy and Advocacy Committee (HPAC) Chair, Susie Taylor, and Immediate Past Chair, Michele Sweet, explore the vital yet often overlooked role of advocacy in neonatal nursing. Together, they demystify what advocacy means, why it matters, and how NICU nurses and APRNs can influence healthcare policy beyond the bedside. The conversation highlights common barriers, like lack of time, confidence, or fear of speaking out, and offers practical, accessible ways for nurses to get involved, from writing letters to engaging with professional organizations.
Through real-world examples, such as the successful effort to prevent tariffs on enteral syringes, Susie and Michele demonstrate how everyday bedside experiences can fuel powerful legislative change. They also share informational resources, such as NANN’s advocacy platforms, March of Dimes updates, and hospital-based government affairs teams. The episode emphasizes the power of storytelling, the importance of collaboration, and how even one nurse's voice can drive policy decisions that protect and improve patient care, especially for the most vulnerable newborns.
NANNcast
Brought to you by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses, NANNcast will provide listeners with advice, tips, and expertise to better inform neonatal nurses, industry partners, and families of NICU patients.