Nurses For Healthy Environments Podcast

Rachel Kerr Rachel Kerr, DNP, RN, is a program coordinator for the Environmental Health Nurse Fellowship with the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Minnesota, and her scholarly and professional interests focus on engaging nurses and other health professionals around environmental health issues. Her […]

Rachel Kerr Rachel Kerr, DNP, RN, is a program coordinator for the Environmental Health Nurse Fellowship with the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Minnesota, and her scholarly and professional interests focus on engaging nurses and other health professionals around environmental health issues. Her […]

Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN is a public health nurse leader, specialized in school nursing. She currently works as a certified school nurse at a public high school outside of Chicago.  Gloria is also an Adjunct Professor of Nursing at several universities, most notably DePaul University, and her alma mater Saint Xavier University. Her […]

Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN is a public health nurse leader, specialized in school nursing. She currently works as a certified school nurse at a public high school outside of Chicago.  Gloria is also an Adjunct Professor of Nursing at several universities, most notably DePaul University, and her alma mater Saint Xavier University. Her […]

Lisa Thompson – researcher, educator, activist! Dr. Lisa M. Thompson, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN is an Associate Professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. She has spent the past 20 years working on research projects related to household air pollution in rural Guatemala. Air pollution from solid fuel cookstoves is […]

Lisa Thompson – researcher, educator, activist! Dr. Lisa M. Thompson, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN is an Associate Professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University. She has spent the past 20 years working on research projects related to household air pollution in rural Guatemala. Air pollution from solid fuel cookstoves is […]

Nurse Scientist, inventor, innovator, leader…so much to share! Rachel Walker is the first and only nurse to serve as an Invention Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are an Associate Professor, Nursing PhD Program Director, and Associate Director of the UMASS Amherst Center for Health & Human Performance: a multidisciplinary […]

Nurse Scientist, inventor, innovator, leader…so much to share! Rachel Walker is the first and only nurse to serve as an Invention Ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science. They are an Associate Professor, Nursing PhD Program Director, and Associate Director of the UMASS Amherst Center for Health & Human Performance: a multidisciplinary […]

Palliative care for planetary health?  Billy Rosa explores.   Billy Rosa, MS APRN-BC, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN is an RWJF Future of Nursing Scholar and PhD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, PhD Program, Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Rosa received his BSN magna cum laude from NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing (2009) and was valedictorian […]

Palliative care for planetary health?  Billy Rosa explores.   Billy Rosa, MS APRN-BC, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN is an RWJF Future of Nursing Scholar and PhD Candidate, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, PhD Program, Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Rosa received his BSN magna cum laude from NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing (2009) and was valedictorian […]

Dr. Helga Bragadottir reflects on nursing as a key and crucial component of healthcare, at the bedside, in the community and on the planet Helga Bragadóttir, RN, PhD, FAAN, Professor and Chair Nursing Administration, at the University of Iceland Faculty of Nursing. Her area of research is work and work environment of nurses, safety and […]

Dr. Helga Bragadottir reflects on nursing as a key and crucial component of healthcare, at the bedside, in the community and on the planet Helga Bragadóttir, RN, PhD, FAAN, Professor and Chair Nursing Administration, at the University of Iceland Faculty of Nursing. Her area of research is work and work environment of nurses, safety and […]

Green 4 Good:  Providence St. Patrick Hospital Nurses and Environmental Stewardship in Missoula, Montana   At Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, clinical nurses and leaders have formed a shared governance council to address environmental stewardship in clinical areas. Part of a larger stewardship program called Green 4 Good, these nurses address opportunities for […]

Green 4 Good:  Providence St. Patrick Hospital Nurses and Environmental Stewardship in Missoula, Montana   At Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, clinical nurses and leaders have formed a shared governance council to address environmental stewardship in clinical areas. Part of a larger stewardship program called Green 4 Good, these nurses address opportunities for […]

Dr. Susan Zahner is committed to Public Health and to Nursing Susan J. Zahner, DrPH, RN, FAAN, is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, with an affiliate appointment with the School of Medicine and Public Health. She holds an undergraduate degree in […]

Dr. Susan Zahner is committed to Public Health and to Nursing Susan J. Zahner, DrPH, RN, FAAN, is the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Nursing, with an affiliate appointment with the School of Medicine and Public Health. She holds an undergraduate degree in […]

Dr. Teddie Potter, at the University of Minnesota, drives change in the nursing profession and across the globe Dr. Potter is deeply committed to climate change education including co-founding Health Professionals for a Healthy Planet, membership in the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, and membership on the American Academy of Nursing Environment and Public […]

Dr. Teddie Potter, at the University of Minnesota, drives change in the nursing profession and across the globe Dr. Potter is deeply committed to climate change education including co-founding Health Professionals for a Healthy Planet, membership in the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, and membership on the American Academy of Nursing Environment and Public […]

Four Nurses Present at the United Nations Civil Society Conference   Every year, the UN Civil Society meets, in order to bring non-governmental organizations, schools, communities, and individuals together. Each year, they focus the meeting on one Sustainable Development Goal.  In August, 2019, the meeting was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first time […]

Four Nurses Present at the United Nations Civil Society Conference   Every year, the UN Civil Society meets, in order to bring non-governmental organizations, schools, communities, and individuals together. Each year, they focus the meeting on one Sustainable Development Goal.  In August, 2019, the meeting was held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first time […]