Inspiration for Activism Part II –
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Inspiration for Activism Part II –
- Community and peace organizer before and after becoming a nurse
- Early pediatric and women’s nurse practitioner with focus on adolescent
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care and domestic violence
- First comprehensive school-based high school health center in Massachusetts
- Dissertation about Activist Caring
- Activist Caring published in ANS in 1995: “The politics of caring: The role of activism in primary care.
- Documentary Filmmaking: More than 20 films about nursing and social justice
- Co-organizer of the 2018 Nursing Activism Think Tank
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Reflections on the Nursing Activism Think Tank
Participants in the Think Tank on July 30-31 share brief snippets describing the experience! We were over 50 strong over the 2 days; the photo below includes about half the group – those who lingered late at the end of the 2 days to organize a group photo! Over the coming weeks watch for more “inspirations” posts that will share more of our stories, visions and actions!
Nicky Lambert – My experience connecting with colleagues at the Think Tank was exciting, energising and productive. It was an opportunity to be submerged in ideas and inspiration, it was such a pleasure to have time to think about who we are and what we do. I was refreshed and reinvigorated by being with other nurses – I get why it’s called a ‘Think Tank’ now!
Alison – Supportive
Rachel Walker – Nurses promote healing for people and communities harmed by broken & unjust systems. Nurse activists struggle to heal the brokenness & injustice of the systems that harm people.
Donnean – Empowered
Ginny – Inspiring leadership action based on the core of nursing to transform our organizations. Whoo hoo!
Joyce – Fierce compassion
Beth – I felt like I was with a supportive family that validated my concerns and direction.
Maureen – thought-provoking and inspirational
Megan – I am so deeply grateful to have been part of this powerful community experience and I feel replenished. But if I can offer only few words to the reflection blog I will borrow these for now: “Behold, I do not give lectures or a little charity, When I give I give myself.” – Walt Whitman
Vanessa – Transformative.
Robin Cogan – Watch for my post appearing soon on The Relentless School Nurse: Be Brave Enough to Start a Conversation That Matters.
Mary – Nurse activism to improve conditions for working nurses improves patient outcomes also- two sides of the same coin.
Peggy – Deep friendship, community. Unforgettable affirmation of “trusting the process.”
Jennifer –
leading with heart, mind naturally follows
watering seeds of life
the flowers and the nectar
sweetly nourish
Seja – Energizing, motivating, and exciting
Lisa – I felt amazing inspiration and made lifelong connections that will allow me to move in a positive direction with loving people right where they are (my Nursing activism).
Rorry – Inspiring support. I wanted more!!
Sandy – My word is “validated.”
Cory Ellen – My one phrase reflection on my experience is “casting on,” which I think is an apt metaphor for this initial making of linkages among people, experiences, and goals. I look forward to building on it in the future.
Jessica – Nursing IS a radical act.
Brenda –
Activism & Advocacy: Our Shared Humanity
Souls singing, spirits renewed,
Authenticity and vulnerability embraced,
Truth to power, voice to vision,
Bearing witness to our collective story,
Ever cognizant to the call of the community,
So very grateful for new connections,
Kindred spirits on this path of activism and advocacy.
Michelle – awakening
Cathy – connected communities
Gerri – Not so much a ‘think tank. More of a reflecting well, around which we gathered and drank. And now, the challenge.
Margaret – Soul food
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