Empowering the Nursing Voice with guest Janie Heath PhD,RN

In this episode host Linda Robinson, MSN, RN, CPXP, speaks with guest Janie Heath, PhD, RN, Emeritus Dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing at University of Kentucky College of Nursing. 

Linda and Janie delve into the topic of empowering the nursing voice, advancing the nursing profession and the vital role of nursing organizations. They explore the significant impact nurses have on the community as clinicians, leaders and educators and share insights on how to create positive change in the healthcare landscape. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamic world of nursing.

About Janie Heath: Janie Heath is a distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in nursing. Janie's passion lies in promoting healthy working and learning environments, advancing nursing science and scholarly practice, and integrating evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions.

Furthermore, she is deeply committed to fostering nursing professionalism, leadership, and advocacy for health and wellness. Janie is a staunch advocate for health equity and actively promotes diversity and racial justice in higher education, healthcare, and the broader community.

Janie  has also held prominent positions as an endowed professor of nursing and the chief academic officer at the University of Virginia and the Medical College of Georgia. She also provided academic leadership for Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Critical-Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs at Georgetown University and the University of South Carolina.

Throughout her illustrious career, Janie has secured over $12 million in funding for academic and research initiatives. Her work has resulted in more than 150 publications and abstracts, with a primary focus on workforce development, resilient and ethical practices, and effective interventions with tobacco-dependent populations in acute and primary care settings.

Tune in to this enlightening episode as Linda and Janie dive deep into the world of nursing, education, and making a lasting impact on healthcare.