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The Resilient Nurse Episode 31: Nurses as Everyday Advocates

Feb 19, 2026
20:46

Episode Description

In this episode of The Resilient Nurse, Dr. Cynda Rushton speaks with Dr. Theresa Di Seta, Assistant Director of Student Placements at the University of Maryland School of Nursing,


This episode to explores the individual and collective value of the nursing 's voice in healthcare today. They discuss the importance of advocacy and community engagement for driving positive change in nursing, highlighting the essential role that nurses play in shaping health care environments and supporting the well-being of their colleagues and communities. Theresa, a self-proclaimed introvert, shares her journey to becoming involved, the ABCs of advocacy, and the incredible things that happened once she found her voice.


Find more helpful info here: https://nursing.jhu.edu/faculty-research/research/centers/r3/step-into-your-power/

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