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Healing Politics is an educational, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

We are on a mission to inspire, motivate, recruit, & train nurses & midwives to run for elected office up & down the ballot while building a culture of civic engagement within the professions.

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National Nurses March May 12, 2022

Testimonials

Healing Politics is a clarion call to honor the spirit of our country. Promoting nurses in elected office promotes wellbeing. Our future must include common sense and health lens on every law. I am supporting this work with every fiber of my being.
Eileen T. O’Grady PhD, RN, NP
Founder of the School of Wellness
Certified Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Coach eileenogrady.net
Eileen T. O’Grady PhD, RN, NP <br> Founder of the School of Wellness <br> Certified Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Coach
Social change is driven by citizen engagement in politics and policy. There is no better group to do this important work than nurses and midwives, the backbone of every healthy community and the most trusted profession in the US. In the epoch of climate change, our nation and the world need the crucial work of Healing Politics.
Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH
Former Dean, Yale School of Nursing
President, New York Academy of Medicine
Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH <br> Former Dean, Yale School of Nursing <br> President, New York Academy of Medicine
Nurses around the world are saying 'My voice matters' and are using their voices to advocate for healthy public policies. It's time for more nurses to be the policymakers and this 'campaign school' is critical for helping nurses pursue this path.
Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN
Senior Policy Service Professor, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, George Washington University School of Nursing
Programme Director, International Council of Nurses, Global Nursing Leadership Institute
Professor Emerita, Hunter College, City University of New York
Producer and Moderator, HealthCetera in the Catskills, WIOX Radio at wioxradio.org
Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN <br> Senior Policy Service Professor, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, George Washington University School of Nursing <br> Programme Director, International Council of Nurses, Global Nursing Leadership Institute <br> Professor Emerita, Hunter College, City University of New York <br> Producer and Moderator, HealthCetera in the Catskills, WIOX Radio at <a href="https://wioxradio.org//">wioxradio.org</a>
Nurses have the requisite skills to be effective legislators: multi-taskers; evidence-based thinkers; people skills. We understand the social picture; and we are good listeners and value social justice and understand that policies and lawmaking affect real people. It is what we do as nurses. Healing politics is filling a gap by encouraging nurses to run for elected office and providing the technical skills and knowledge needed to get elected.
Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN
Professor
Executive Director, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement
Interim Associate Dean for Clinical Practice and Community Engagement
The George Washington University School of Nursing
Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN <br> Professor <br> Executive Director, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement <br> Interim Associate Dean for Clinical Practice and Community Engagement <br> The George Washington University School of Nursing
Building nursing leadership capacity is critical to the health of the public in this country. As noted in the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report, nurses are called out to secure appointed and elected positions in order to use their expertise and voice to advocate for policy change. The campaign school is just the vehicle to get nurses on their way to realize this goal!
Sue Hassmiller
RN, PhD, FAAN
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Senior Nursing Advisor Emeritus and Senior Scholar
National Academy of Medicine Emeritus
Sue Hassmiller <br>RN, PhD, FAAN<br>Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Senior Nursing Advisor Emeritus and Senior Scholar<br>National Academy of Medicine Emeritus

Testimonials

Healing Politics is a clarion call to honor the spirit of our country. Promoting nurses in elected office promotes wellbeing. Our future must include common sense and health lens on every law. I am supporting this work with every fiber of my being.
Eileen T. O’Grady PhD, RN, NP
Founder of the School of Wellness
Certified Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Coach eileenogrady.net
Eileen T. O’Grady PhD, RN, NP <br> Founder of the School of Wellness <br> Certified Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Coach
Social change is driven by citizen engagement in politics and policy. There is no better group to do this important work than nurses and midwives, the backbone of every healthy community and the most trusted profession in the US. In the epoch of climate change, our nation and the world need the crucial work of Healing Politics.
Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH
Former Dean, Yale School of Nursing
President, New York Academy of Medicine
Ann Kurth, PhD, CNM, MPH <br> Former Dean, Yale School of Nursing <br> President, New York Academy of Medicine
Nurses around the world are saying 'My voice matters' and are using their voices to advocate for healthy public policies. It's time for more nurses to be the policymakers and this 'campaign school' is critical for helping nurses pursue this path.
Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN
Senior Policy Service Professor, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, George Washington University School of Nursing
Programme Director, International Council of Nurses, Global Nursing Leadership Institute
Professor Emerita, Hunter College, City University of New York
Producer and Moderator, HealthCetera in the Catskills, WIOX Radio at wioxradio.org
Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN <br> Senior Policy Service Professor, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, George Washington University School of Nursing <br> Programme Director, International Council of Nurses, Global Nursing Leadership Institute <br> Professor Emerita, Hunter College, City University of New York <br> Producer and Moderator, HealthCetera in the Catskills, WIOX Radio at <a href="https://wioxradio.org//">wioxradio.org</a>
Nurses have the requisite skills to be effective legislators: multi-taskers; evidence-based thinkers; people skills. We understand the social picture; and we are good listeners and value social justice and understand that policies and lawmaking affect real people. It is what we do as nurses. Healing politics is filling a gap by encouraging nurses to run for elected office and providing the technical skills and knowledge needed to get elected.
Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN
Professor
Executive Director, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement
Interim Associate Dean for Clinical Practice and Community Engagement
The George Washington University School of Nursing
Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN <br> Professor <br> Executive Director, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement <br> Interim Associate Dean for Clinical Practice and Community Engagement <br> The George Washington University School of Nursing
Building nursing leadership capacity is critical to the health of the public in this country. As noted in the Future of Nursing 2020-2030 report, nurses are called out to secure appointed and elected positions in order to use their expertise and voice to advocate for policy change. The campaign school is just the vehicle to get nurses on their way to realize this goal!
Sue Hassmiller
RN, PhD, FAAN
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Senior Nursing Advisor Emeritus and Senior Scholar
National Academy of Medicine Emeritus
Sue Hassmiller <br>RN, PhD, FAAN<br>Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Senior Nursing Advisor Emeritus and Senior Scholar<br>National Academy of Medicine Emeritus

Inspire. Motivate. Recruit. Train.

Nurses and midwives are eminently qualified for elected office. Healing Politics builds on that to:

  • Inspire nurses to run for office up and down the ballot
  • Identify nurses and midwives who will run and build a community to help them
  • Provide non-partisan training to help nurses who run, win
  • Promote a culture within the professions where we support our colleagues who enter politics
  • Partner with researchers to add to what we know about nurses and midwives in elected office
Ann Meyer Iowa House of Representatives District 9
Gale Adcock, North Carolina House of Representatives District 41
US Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Illinois' 14th Congressional District
Mayor Sophia Aragon City of Burien, Washington

Upcoming Events

AONL Annual Conference

Healing Politics founders Kimberly Gordon and Lisa Summers will be joined by Katie Bloedau to present a session at the AONL Annual Conference. Join us Monday, March 30th in Chicago!
March 30, 2026
Register Here

Be an Op-Ed Writer!

An op-ed is a powerful tool for use in advocacy and politics, and more need to be authored by nurses! Join these nurse experts to explore: What is an op-ed? Why are op-eds powerful? What tools are available to help your voice be heard on the op-ed pages?
April 8, 2026
Join Us!

So, You’re Thinking of Running for Office?

If you’ve ever considered entering public service but weren’t sure where to start, Healing Politics is here to help! We'll explore 13 thought-provoking questions to reflect on, share a selection of curated resources to deepen your understanding, and wrap up with actionable takeaways.
May 7, 2026
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The 2025 Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives

The 2025 Healing Politics Campaign School for Nurses & Midwives was a huge success!

Click here for a summary and highlights. We are so grateful to our hosts at  Polis: Center for Politics at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy in Durham, NC and to all of our sponsors.

Read the Summary
“The inaugural Campaign School for Nurses is in the books. Three days. Nurses from across the country. Promise for our future.”
Senator Erin Murphy
Senator Erin Murphy
“Many, many, thanks to Gale Adcock, Erin Murphy, Kristin Roers, Dr. Bethany Hall-Long and Diamond Staton-Williams for sharing your words of wisdom, guidance and support this week at Healing Politics”
Milagros Elia
Milagros Elia
“If there were more nurses in politics or elected office - where would our country be?”
Rebecca Love
Rebecca Love
“It’s not even been a week, but I’m still riding high on the passion, insight and call to action shared with so many talented nurses last week by Healing Politics”
Mark Miller
Mark Miller
“The truth is - we aren’t going to be able to meaningfully change healthcare if we don’t have more nurses in elected office - and I was so inspired by those who lead.”
Rebecca Love
Rebecca Love
“Much is riding on the way the government performs.”
Congressman David Price
Congressman David Price
“The inaugural Campaign School for Nurses is in the books. Three days. Nurses from across the country. Promise for our future.”
Senator Erin Murphy
Senator Erin Murphy
“Many, many, thanks to Gale Adcock, Erin Murphy, Kristin Roers, Dr. Bethany Hall-Long and Diamond Staton-Williams for sharing your words of wisdom, guidance and support this week at Healing Politics”
Milagros Elia
Milagros Elia
“If there were more nurses in politics or elected office - where would our country be?”
Rebecca Love
Rebecca Love
“It’s not even been a week, but I’m still riding high on the passion, insight and call to action shared with so many talented nurses last week by Healing Politics”
Mark Miller
Mark Miller
“The truth is - we aren’t going to be able to meaningfully change healthcare if we don’t have more nurses in elected office - and I was so inspired by those who lead.”
Rebecca Love
Rebecca Love
“Much is riding on the way the government performs.”
Congressman David Price
Congressman David Price

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