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Nurses With Voices

Nurses With Voices

By: Dr. Lendra James DNP MS RN NE-BC
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 Welcome to Nurses With Voices, the podcast where we amplify the voices of nurses everywhere. I'm your host, Dr. Lendra James DNP, RN, and I'm thrilled to embark on this journey with you. As a nurse with over 20 years of experience, I've witnessed the dedication, resilience, and passion that defines our profession. Through this podcast, we aim to educate, empower, and inspire nurses at every stage of their careers. Whether you're a novice nurse navigating the challenges of bedside care, an experienced clinician looking to advance in your field, or interested in becoming a nurse entrepreneur, Nurses With Voices is for you.2024 Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Leadership Management & Leadership Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Ep.77: Nursing Is Political — And Silence Is Not an Option

    Ep.77: Nursing Is Political — And Silence Is Not an Option
    Apr 30 2026
    Nurses With Voices • Nurses Shift Change Bonus Series If you've ever said "I'm just a nurse, I'm not into politics" — this episode is your wake-up call. Dr. Lendra sits down with Dr. Justin Gill, who at 33-years-old became a history-maker leading the Washington State Nurses Association, to unpack why every nurse is already political whether they realize it or not. From the one big beautiful bill gutting Medicaid, to workplace violence legislation, to the power of nurses showing up in numbers — this conversation is about what it actually means to have a seat at the decision-making table and what happens to patients when we don't. Join Nurses at the "Report For Duty" rally on May 7, 2026 in Washington DC, RSVP at : nurseshiftchange.org Support the Movement : Click here Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & Nurses Shift Change Introduction Dr. Lendra sets the stage for this bonus series and introduces the national advocacy movement. 01:41 Dr. Gill's Journey — From Political Science to Nursing to President Congressional internship, bedside nursing, and why clinical practice and policy are synergistic — not separate careers. 04:46 Why Nurses Must Be at the Decision-Making Table The difference between being partisan and being political — and why your values are the compass, not the party. 08:15 Assault on Healthcare Workers — What WSNA Did About It How nurses flooded legislators with emails and stopped a dangerous bill from passing. Real advocacy. Real results. 11:34 Staffing — The Crisis That Won't Fix Itself Ratios, committees, moral injury, and why California's model matters for every state. The business AND the moral argument. 15:49 Skills Nurses Already Have for Policy Work Communication, persuasion, navigating multiple stakeholders — nurses have been doing this at the bedside all along. 19:11 The Silence After Executive Orders — and the Nurses Shift Change Origin Story What that pause was really about, and why the movement exists to break it. 20:26 The One Big Beautiful Bill — A Big Betrayal Medicaid cuts, student loan caps, hospital closures, and why this legislation crosses a moral and ethical line. 25:43 History at 33 — The Mindset That Made It Possible How Dr. Gill stepped into historic leadership, why values beat party loyalty, and the WSNA lawsuit win you need to hear. 30:16 Final Words & How to Get Involved How to plug in at whatever level works for you — nurses shift change, professional associations, and the march on Washington. Quotable Moments "Clinical practice in nursing and policy advocacy are not mutually exclusive. They are synergistic." — Dr. Justin Gill "Nurses are the oil that makes the engine of healthcare run efficiently. If you don't invest in them, you have a dysfunctional system." — Dr. Justin Gill "When policies are written without us, about us — they don't include us." — Dr. Lendra James "That negativity only becomes a reality if we allow it to take over without any ability to resist or push back." — Dr. Justin Gill Key Takeaways 01 Nursing IS political. Staying silent about policy isn't staying neutral — it's ceding the table to people who don't deliver bedside care. 02 Your clinical skills are already advocacy skills. Every shift, you negotiate, persuade, prioritize, and communicate across difference. That's exactly what policy work requires. 03 The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is a betrayal — cutting Medicaid, student loan access, and hospital funding in communities that have no alternative. This is not a partisan issue. It's a moral one. 04 When nurses mobilize in numbers, bills die. The WSNA assault bill and the CDC database lawsuit win prove what's possible when we stop watching and start acting. Mentioned in This Episode Washington State Nurses Association (WSNA)wsna.org Nurses Shift Change MovementNurses Shift Change The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)Medicaid cuts & more CDC Database Lawsuit — WSNA + 9 plaintiffsFederal settlement win National Nurses March on WashingtonComing 2026 American Nurses Association (ANA)Endorsed staffing ratios Your Voice Is the Movement Join Nurses Shift Change, get on the call list, and make sure you have your seat at the table. The national rally is coming on May 7 2026 in Washington DC — and they need you there. Visit : nurseshiftchange.org
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    34 mins
  • Ep.76: 3 AI Tools That Save Nurse Entrepreneurs 3–5 Hours a Week

    Ep.76: 3 AI Tools That Save Nurse Entrepreneurs 3–5 Hours a Week
    Sep 23 2025
    3 AI Tools Every Nurse Leader Needs

    AI isn't coming for your job. The real threat? Nurses and leaders who refuse to adapt.

    In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra pulls back the curtain on how AI can shift you from burnout to breakthrough and from survival mode into CEO energy. She shares the three must-have AI tools that every nurse leader and nurse entrepreneur needs in their toolkit right now to save time, streamline business, and step fully into strategy instead of just tasks.

    This episode is part pep talk, part blueprint, and 100% empowerment for nurses who are ready to stop trading time for money and finally launch businesses that align with their power and purpose.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why AI isn't replacing nurses — but why nurses who ignore it will get left behind.

    • The 3 AI tools Dr. Lendra uses every single day in her business:

      • ChatGPT → Your CEO's right-hand assistant.

      • Gemini → Your planning and research pro.

      • Claude → Your long-form content and clarity whisperer.

    • The #1 mistake nurses make when shifting from bedside or leadership into business.

    • How to train AI tools to sound like you , so your brand voice never gets lost.

    • The mindset shift from nursing role → CEO role (and why this is non-negotiable).

    Why This Matters:

    Too many nurses leave leadership or the bedside, only to rebuild burnout in business.

    That stops here.


    When you embrace AI as a partner and shift into CEO energy, you reclaim time, clarity, and strategy.

    Your license is your launching pad. Your story is your strategy. And yes, you already have what it takes.

    Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

    • Download the Burnout to Business Blueprint → Your 90-day roadmap to launch a profitable business without burning out. Get it here.

    • https://nurseswithvoicespodcast.com/wealth-building-tips-for-nurses-1483-7814

    • Connect with Dr. Lendra on LinkedIn → Dr. Lendra James

    Join the Conversation:

    • Comment on YouTube: What AI tool are you most curious about? Do you want to see live demonstrations?

    • Share this episode with a nurse leader or entrepreneur who needs to hear it.

    And remember when you stay silent, you stay complicit. Step into your voice, your power, and your possibility.

    Subscribe & Follow:

    - Podcast: Nurses With Voices

    🔗 Subscribe to Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-with-voices/id1762933167

    🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jczK5DCP0I44do5lp5vAp?si=fubkwatKTSiFomnVotf4IA&nd=1&dlsi=9e88b8ca549f4e5f

    Join the Conversation:

    Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions with us on social media using #NursesWithVoices! Let's empower each other and build a community of passionate nurses and nurse entrepreneurs.

    Support the Podcast:

    If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a review and share it with your fellow healthcare professionals. Your support helps us bring more inspiring content to our community!
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    22 mins
  • Ep.75. AI Helps Small Audiences Scale Like Big Ones

    Ep.75. AI Helps Small Audiences Scale Like Big Ones
    Sep 16 2025

    Ep.75, Do you believe you need thousands of social media followers to start or maintain your business? In this episode of Nurses With Voices, Dr. Lendra reveals why audience size isn't your ceiling and how AI-powered systems can turn even 50 engaged followers into a thriving, profitable business.

    Whether you're a nurse entrepreneur, healthcare leader, or busy professional ready to stop trading time for money, this conversation will shift your mindset from burnout to breakthrough.

    https://nurseswithvoicespodcast.com/wealth-building-tips-for-nurses-1483-7814

    Episode Highlights:

    • Why "likes don't buy"—and what really creates revenue.

    • The mindset shift every nurse entrepreneur needs.

    • How AI repurposes one message into blogs, posts, and emails.

    • Why your email list is more powerful than Instagram followers.

    • Automation strategies that save time, prevent burnout, and create freedom.


    👉 Download the Burnout to Business Blueprint today and learn how to launch your AI-powered business in just 90 days. Find it in the Featured section on Dr. Lendra's LinkedIn or at dljamesconsulting.com.

    Subscribe & Follow:

    - Podcast: Nurses With Voices

    🔗 Subscribe to Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-with-voices/id1762933167

    🔗 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jczK5DCP0I44do5lp5vAp?si=fubkwatKTSiFomnVotf4IA&nd=1&dlsi=9e88b8ca549f4e5f

    Join the Conversation:

    Share your thoughts, experiences, and questions with us on social media using #NursesWithVoices! Let's empower each other and build a community of passionate nurses and nurse entrepreneurs.

    Support the Podcast:

    If you're enjoying the show, please leave us a review and share it with your fellow healthcare professionals. Your support helps us bring more inspiring content to our community!
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    18 mins
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