Senator Giessel, a nurse practitioner, will share her journey from healthcare to public service — and how compassion, bipartisanship, and coalition-building became cornerstones of her political career. 

Nurses, your voice matters now more than ever! Join The New Jersey State Nurses Association and Kimberly Gordon from Healing Politics. Discover three powerful ways to take political action in nursing — and earn continuing education credit while you do it.

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.

As Friday's featured Speaker, Lisa will reveal why nurses make exceptional leaders, legislators, and advocates — and how we can get more of them into elected office. Expect insider insights, inspiring examples, and practical steps to turn nursing know-how into political power. Because healthcare isn’t the only place that needs nursing's expertise.

This two-day program offers opportunities for unique didactic content, skill-building workshops, networking with colleagues, and small group discussions. Kimberly is excited to deliver the keynote address: Advanced Practice Politics: Nurses Needed! and host a 1/2 day workshop: Thinking of Running for Office. We hope to see you in Bellevue!

In her talk, Healing Politics: Every Nurse is Needed, Lisa will reveal why nurses are born to lead, how to swap scrubs for a seat at the table, and the steps to get there. Warning: you may leave this session politically charged.

Ashley Houghton, Senior Director of Programs and Policy at FairVote, will help us unpack how ranked choice voting (RCV) works, why it’s gaining traction, and why proponents believe it leads to more representative elections and opponents say it violates the principle of one person, one vote. Join us and decide for yourself.

Curious about running for office but not sure where to start? Join us for a dynamic, nurse-led day of discovery—from 11 AM to 6 PM—packed with insights, resources, and real talk about civic leadership, capped off with a cocktail reception from 6 to 7 PM to keep the conversation flowing!

Need a speaker who can spark inspiration and action? Whether you're looking to energize your members around policy and advocacy, help your policy-savvy crowd level up, or bring a dynamic guest to your podcast—Healing Politics has you covered!