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Ep 175: Why More Nurses Need to Be Elected to Congress

April 7, 2022 Current Events, Podcast, Political Conversations

As we approach another round of midterm elections, we wanted to introduce you to one of the few nurses around the country that hopes to represent her state in Congress. Renee Ellmers is running again in North Carolina after previously serving three terms and she’s doing so with the goal of improving access to healthcare in our country. We’ll also discuss why it matters to have nurses representing our profession as elected leaders and how it might have made a difference in a recent ruling in Tennessee.

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Ep #21: The Oklahoma Legislative Fight That Every CRNA Needs To Hear!

May 9, 2019 Podcast, Political Conversations

This week, we speak with special guest Jenny Schmitt, President of the Oklahoma ANA, about the troubling state of the Oklahoma healthcare system. Amidst this struggle, the Oklahoma State Medical Association has launched a ruthless million-dollar anti-CRNA campaign aimed at frightening patients about receiving care from CRNAs. Jenny discusses how local CRNAs have fought to be heard, and why she believes CRNAs are the key to turning the tides in the future of Oklahoma healthcare.

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Ep #19: Ralph Kohl – On The Hill Advocating For Your Profession

April 19, 2019 Podcast, Political Conversations

We’re joined this week by Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs for the AANA, Ralph Kohl. Ralph has his finger on the pulse of all the current Congressional topics relevant to CRNAs, and he works each day to advocate for our goals as an organization. He’ll share with us why it’s essential for CRNAs to get involved in advocating both locally and nationally, as well as some simple ways you can take part. If you’re not familiar with the AANA Mid-Year Assembly, or if you’re not quite sure of the importance of your state and federal PACs, this is the episode for you.

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Ep #7: Patrick Ballantine – CRNAs & The Legislature

January 3, 2019 Podcast, Political Conversations

Having a voice for CRNAs in the legislature is incredibly important. On this episode of the podcast, we’ll speak with Patrick Ballantine, lobbyist for the NCANA, about what kinds of conversations are happening on the legislative level and how you can get involved in making sure CRNA interests are represented in government.

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