The Resilient Nurse Episode 35: From the Streets of New Orleans to State Leadership: The Power of Nursing

In this episode of the Resilient Nurse Podcast, Dr. Lou Bartolo explores the power of nursing and how it shaped his journey from working as an EMT in New Orleans to becoming a leader in Maryland’s nursing community. He reflects on nurses as natural problem solvers and explains why that skill set makes nurses well suited for public engagement and systems change. Dr. Bartolo also discusses his role as former president of the Maryland Nurses Association, what inspired him to run for statewide political office, and why he believes every nurse has a role to play. He closes by sharing what gives him hope for the future of nursing.