Rural and Remote Perinatal Excellence

In Memorium – Honoring Alex Pretti

This reflection honors a nurse whose death exposed systemic injustice, underscoring the obligation to protect those most vulnerable within healthcare and our communities. Thank you Alex.

Dogs, Our Guides to Complexity Leadership

In an era of hybrid teams, AI disruption, and constant noise, humans crave the same things animals do: safety, connection, and belonging. Rustin Moore, “Pets, Purpose and Power: The Animal…

Targeting Nursing and Undermining Health Equity – Post #1

Recent regulatory changes threatening graduate nursing education risk widening care gaps in under-resourced regions, where workforce stability already shapes access.

National Nursing Organizations Sue Department of Education Over Graduate Loan Restrictions for Advanced Nursing Degrees

Ten national nursing organizations have filed suit against the Department of Education, claiming new loan rules threaten the future healthcare workforce.

Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Advocacy and Policy Analysis – Post #4

Use ChatGPT or another generative AI product to write a 400-700-word blog post describing how existing policy related to your topic incorporates evidence, and advance policy related to your topic.

Bending the Arc – A Call to Moral Justice

The film Bending the Arc is a testament to what is possible to improve healthcare. It is a testament to Paul Farmer and his best friends who changed the world.

Congress Must Recognize Nursing as a Profession

Federal policy changes are forcing Congress to confront a larger question: whether nursing will be treated as essential healthcare infrastructure or merely workforce labor.

Interviews with Policy “Change Agents” – Post #5

Through three interviews with seasoned policy change agents, a consistent pattern emerged—real change begins long before legislation, in relationships, persistence, and practical problem-solving. Their stories show how progress is built…

Welcome

Rural and remote perinatal care operates under realities that urban models routinely overlook, where distance, workforce instability, and informal relationships shape outcomes as much as clinical skill.

Professional Nurses as Policy Leaders – Post #3

Federal rule-making mechanics, including public comment, determine whether graduate nursing education is supported or constrained, with direct workforce implications.