Nursing Policy Makers are vital figures in the healthcare system who influence the development and implementation of health policies at institutional, local, national, and international levels. Drawing from their clinical backgrounds and leadership expertise, they advocate for laws and regulations that support quality care, patient safety, and professional nursing standards. They contribute to shaping healthcare legislation on issues such as nurse staffing ratios, access to care, education reform, public health initiatives, and healthcare funding. Their involvement ensures that frontline nursing experiences are reflected in health policy decisions that affect communities and clinical outcomes.
These professionals collaborate with legislators, regulatory agencies, academic institutions, and healthcare organizations to analyze data, identify emerging challenges, and propose strategic solutions. Through policy briefs, research dissemination, and stakeholder engagement, Nursing Policy Makers guide meaningful change. Their work supports more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable healthcare systems. By translating real-world nursing experience into effective policy frameworks, they help address disparities and improve population health outcomes. As change agents and advocates, Nursing Policy Makers are instrumental in shaping the future of healthcare, ensuring that nurses’ voices drive innovations in care delivery and system reform. Their leadership fosters stronger, more responsive health systems aligned with evolving societal and clinical needs.
Title : The power of presence: Investing in LVNs for lasting impact
Emma Gitomer, Houston Methodist Hospital, United States
Title : Reaching our residents: An interdisciplinary approach to educating our future providers in the art of telephone triage
Cori Brown, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia, United States
Title : Turn the heat around: Quality improvement in malignant hyperthermia response through in-situ simulation
Ayumi S Fielden, Houston Methodist Hospital, United States
Title : PTSD and tools for nursing resilience
Renee Bauer, Indiana State University, United States
Title : Birth partnerships: Enhancing nursing care with doula support
Vera Kevic, Doulas on Bikes, Canada
Title : Shift strong: A proactive stress-physiology framework for early identification of nurse distress
Laura Hall, Colorado Mesa University, United States