Season 2 • Episode 69

Emory University: 8 Keys to Cultivating Power in Your Nursing Career (With Dr. Everett Moss II, Dr. Beth Ann Swan, Dr. Shawana Moore and Sofi Igyan)

Jan 6, 2026

50:12

Episode Description

In this inspiring episode of the Emory University series on Nurse Converse, host Dr. Everett Moss II, CRNA, sits down with three powerful voices from the Emory University School of Nursing—Dr. Beth Ann Swan, Dr. Shawana Moore, and recent graduate Sofi Igyan—to unpack one of the most misunderstood words in nursing: power.

Together, they challenge the idea that power is something loud, aggressive, or purely positional. Instead, they explore power as the ability to influence change, whether you’re an academic leader, an advanced practice nurse, or a new graduate stepping into the profession for the first time.

Listeners will hear:

Why power is deeply personal and often situational—shifting with the room you're in, the role you hold, and how others perceive you.
How humility and silence can be profound sources of strength, including the concept of the “silent storm” and the impact of knowing when not to speak.
The student and new-graduate perspective on power—how embracing agency, mentorship, and opportunities can transform the nursing school and early-career experience.
The role of mentorship in cultivating influence and the responsibility to lift others as you rise.
How storytelling and social media can serve as powerful platforms when nurses share lived experiences and credible information.
Practical advice for nurses at every stage—from flowing like water through challenges, to embracing new opportunities, to navigating imposter syndrome.

From redefining influence to owning your voice at any stage of a career, this conversation highlights the many forms of power nurses hold—and how harnessing that power can shape both individual careers and the future of the profession.

>>8 Keys to Cultivating Power in Your Nursing Career

Jump Ahead to Listen:

[00:02:19] Understanding power and influence in nursing
[00:04:43] Navigating personal power and professional presence
[00:10:15] Influence within nursing’s power structures
[00:14:32] Elevating student confidence and empowerment
[00:20:17] How nursing students shape conversations online
[00:21:24] Examining influencers and credibility in nursing
[00:26:01] Storytelling as a catalyst for impact
[00:30:09] Mentorship as a foundation for future leaders
[00:37:01] Staying open to unexpected opportunities
[00:40:05] Adapting and “flowing like water” in your career
[00:42:15] Growth through professional and personal challenges
[00:47:00] Books and ideas that inspire empowered nursing practice

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